Bookbinding Classes with Myburgh Truter
of Graystorm Studio
Willard Art & Frame is excited to offer
Bookbinding Workshops 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!
Workshop Days & Times:
Each workshop offers the opportunity to learn the steps involved in completing a beautiful A5 hardcover notebook, sketchbook or journal. Bookbinding materials are provided, but you are welcome to bring your preferred papers and materials; additional necessary tools and materials are detailed in the workshop supply list below.
Saturday, Dec. 7 and Sunday, Dec. 8, 10am–4pm
In-person, two-day bookbinding workshop
at Willard Art & Frame, 10101 Main St., Bothell
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Workshop Descriptions:
Embark on your bookbinding journey with this introductory lesson. You’ll learn essential terminology and bookbinding lingo, explore all things paper, and get acquainted with the key tools of the trade. We’ll cover the saddle stitch sewing technique, and learn two new sewing techniques: French Link Stitch and Kettle Stitch.
As you advance through the steps toward your finished journal, you further refine your skills by folding and sewing signatures to form an A5 textblock. Add a placeholder ribbon, and create headbands to enhance your book’s design. We’ll also explore spine security techniques.
Continue your journey by finalizing the sewn textblock. You design and complete your book cover and learn how to case in your textblock for a polished finish.
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Workshop Supplies
All bookbinding material and thread will be provided by the instructor, but you are welcome to bring your preferred papers and materials.
Supply List
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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Instructor Myburgh Truter
