Bookbinding Classes with Myburgh Truter
of Graystorm Studio
Tsuga is excited to offer
Bookbinding Classes with Myburgh Truter of Graystorm Studio!
Local teaching artist Myburgh Truter creates beautiful artisan-made journals, sketchbooks and notebooks for writing and drawing enthusiasts. A talented instructor, he looks forward to guiding you in learning his craft and creating your own one-of-a kind, handmade book!
Class Days & Times:
Each set of dates (Weeks 1, 2 and 3) offers a complete series of beginning, intermediate and advanced projects (see class descriptions below). You are welcome to take single classes or the full series. Bookbinding materials are provided; additional tools and materials are listed in the supply list for each class.
Week One: September 11, 12 and 14
Wednesday, 9/11, 6–9pm: Beginning Bookbinding
Thursday, 9/12, 6–9pm: Intermediate Bookbinding
Saturday, 9/14, 10am–1pm: Advanced Bookbinding
Week Two: September 25, 26 and 28
Wednesday, 9/25, 6–9pm: Beginning Bookbinding
Thursday, 9/26, 6–9pm: Intermediate Bookbinding
Saturday, 9/28, 10am–1pm: Advanced Bookbinding
Week Three: October 9, 10 and 12
Wednesday, 10/9, 6–9pm: Beginning Bookbinding
Thursday, 10/10, 6–9pm: Intermediate Bookbinding
Saturday, 10/12, 10am–1pm: Advanced Bookbinding
Class Descriptions:
Lesson One: Introduction, Wednesdays, 6–9pm
($45 per class, including bookbinding material)
In this course, you'll delve into the fascinating world of paper crafting. Learn all the essential techniques, including paper selection, folding folios, punching holes, sewing and trimming. By the end of the class, you will have created your very own A5 (14.8 x 21cm, 5 7/8 x 8 1/4in) pamphlet-stitched notebook, ready to use or gift.
All bookbinding material and thread will be provided by the instructor.
Please come with the following basic bookbinding tools:
• Bone Folder
• Metal Ruler (preferable with a cork backing)
• Pencil
• Self-Healing cutting mat
• A thin awl
• Scissors
• Curved Needle
• Box cutter
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Lesson Two: Intermediate, Thursdays, 6–9pm
($65 per class, including bookbinding material)
In this intermediate course, you will advance your bookbinding skills with techniques such as folding multiple signatures, pressing and gluing the spine and mastering the French link and kettle stitches. You'll also learn how to trim the text block and create a lay-flat book. By the end of the class, you will have crafted an A5 (14.8 x 21cm, 5 7/8 x 8 1/4in) French link-stitch softcover notebook, showcasing your newfound skills.
All bookbinding material and thread will be provided by the instructor.
Please come with the following basic bookbinding tools:
• Bone Folder
• Metal Ruler (preferable with a cork backing)
• Pencil
• Self-Healing cutting mat
• A thin awl
• Scissors
• Curved Needle
• Box cutter
• Clamps (example in the link)
• Glue brush (example in the link)
• Comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting glue stains on, or an apron if you prefer.
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Lesson Three: Advanced, Saturdays, 10am–1pm
($85 per class, including bookbinding material)
You learn to sew, glue and case a 6-signature (96-page) A5 (14.8 x 21cm, 5 7/8 x 8 1/4in) hardcover book. Your unique creation will spend the weekend in a book press, and be couriered to you the following Monday.
$85 includes all materials and courier cost
In this advanced bookbinding class, you'll master sophisticated techniques including lining the spine, constructing a hardcover case, adding a bookmark and endbands, casing in, pressing the complete book, and forming hinges/joints. By the end of the course, you will have created a professional-grade A5 hardcover notebook, demonstrating your expertise in the craft.
All bookbinding material and thread will be provided by the instructor.
Please come with the following basic bookbinding tools:
• Bone Folder
• Metal Ruler (preferable with a cork backing)
• Pencil
• Self-Healing cutting mat
• A thin awl
• Scissors
• Curved Needle
• Box cutter
• Clamps (example in the link)
• Glue brush (example in the link)
• Artist tape or washi tape (example in the link)
• Comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting glue stains on, or an apron if you prefer.
Instructor Myburgh Truter
