In this class we will explore a handful of bindings that can easily be reproduced at home with a few simple tools and easy to find materials. We will also learn techniques that work well with recycled and found materials.

The class is appropriate for beginners and those with some binding experience. Students will complete one or two handmade books during the workshop. All materials will be provided.

Jean Potter is a graduate of the School of the Art Institute of Chicago with a BFA in Printmedia and Bookbinding. Before moving to Western Massachusetts, she spent six years in the mountains of North Carolina, where she continued her study of the art and craft of bookbinding and founded Rockpile Bindery. Learn more at rockpilebindery.com