19th Century Field Book

Dates: Saturday, March 7th & Sunday, March 8th (2 meetings)

Hours: 9:00 am - 4:00 pm

Instructor: Martha Kearsley BB '95

Teaching Assistant: TBD

Price: $560 is the full cost of the class. A $85.00 deposit is due at the time of registration. Students will have the option to pay in full or pay over time with a weekly payment plan when registering for the class. The payment plan details will be shared during the registration process. 

Based on historic examples of early 19th-century field notebooks, students will make quarter—or half-leather bindings, tight-back over sawn-in cords, with a handy pencil-locking mechanism along the foredge. This two-day workshop will produce useful books to bring out into the field. Issues of utility, ease of use, and accessibility are addressed, as well as practical techniques to include specimens, notes, and ephemera. This class will be a great introduction for students interested in working with leather, as edge paring, shaping spine pieces, and covering with leather are addressed.

Tools & Supplies: All tools and supplies will be provided for this class. 

Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions.

• Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
• No loose clothing
• Long pants suggested
• No loose jewelry
• Long hair must be tied back

Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Bookbinding I, Fundamentals of Bookbinding II, or equivalent experience. If you have questions about your experience, please contact ce@nbss.edu.

Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.