Book Making: Coptic Binding

Service Description

Tuesdays, September 15 & 22 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM Cost: $35 Material Fee: $5 (paid to instructor at first class) Supply List: https://bit.ly/3RGFdFG Claudia Fuller will teach Coptic Binding again this month. This bookbinding method was developed in Egypt in the 2nd century AD. The binding is a good one as the pages lay flat, allowing you to write, sketch, paint or scrapbook on a flat surface. Books can be made with any type of paper, sketch, journaling, or watercolor. These make wonderful personal journals and memorable gifts. You do not need to have any experience with book making to learn this artful technique but be advised the stitch can take a bit to master and can be frustrating. Claudia teaches with a clarity and enthusiasm that makes learning new skills very easy. Due to the process required, this class will take place in two 3-hour sessions. In the first class we will make book pages and cover our covers with the decorative paper. In the second class we will sew our books. Claudia Fuller is a mixed media artist who has always enjoyed creating artful items. Ten years ago, she made her first book and hasn’t stopped since. She makes books for gifts and she makes books to fill with her art making. She uses watercolor papers, book board and book cloth for some journals. You can pay $35 by credit card as part of your registration process, or you can put cash or a check made out to WIAC (Whidbey Island Arts Council) in the payment jar in our classroom. If the full fee is a stretch for you, please pay as you are able - this ensures the future of Create Space.