BOOK BINDING - Soft Cover to Hard Back Conversion.

ENROLLING NOW for Term 2- 25th of May, 2024!

📖 **Elevate Your Bookbinding Skills: Soft Cover to Hard Back Conversion Masterclass**

Have you attended one of Ruthie's courses or do you already possess bookbinding experience? Take your skills to the next level with our specialized workshop on converting softcover books to elegant hardcovers. Join us for a unique opportunity to transform your literary creations and enhance your bookshelf aesthetics.

**What You'll Learn:**

1. **Dismantling Soft Cover Books:** Master the art of safely taking apart softcover books.

2. **Creating Hard Covers:** Learn the step-by-step process of crafting durable hardcovers.

3. **Faux Rounded and Traditional Spines:** Explore techniques for achieving both modern and classic spine styles.

4. **Colored Fore Edges:** Add a personal touch by creating vibrant colored fore edges.

5. **End Papers Selection:** Understand how to choose and make end papers that complement your book.

6. **Cricut/Silhouette and Heat Press Techniques:** Utilise modern tools to create stunning foil cover art.

7. **Ensuring Future Readability:** Learn how to prevent spine damage over time due to changes in pressure.

**What to Bring:**

- Cutting mat

- Knife

- Scissors

- Bone folder and creaser

- Softcover book for conversion

- Clamps and wood for pressing edges (15cm x 2cm x 25cm pine pieces)

- Optional: Personalized items for foil cover art

**Exclusive Equipment:**

- Access to a guillotine capable of cutting up to 3cm thick books

- Opportunity to use a heat press for foil cover art

**About Your Tutor: Ruthie**

Ruthie, an artist and engineer, is the creative force behind Lalchimista Art. With a passion for bookbinding, Ruthie's expertise extends to traditional arts such as leatherwork, embossing, gilding, and fore-edge art. Her commitment to crafting custom journals and portfolios reflects in her work, showcased on Instagram and Facebook @lalchimista.art.

**Why Attend?**

- Elevate your bookbinding skills with hands-on experience

- Personalize your creations with colored fore edges and foil cover art

- Explore both traditional and contemporary binding techniques

- Network with fellow bookbinding enthusiasts

**Secure Your Spot:**

Limited spots available! Register now for an immersive and transformative experience in the art of bookbinding.

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Tutors: Ruthie Coultrane