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t h e   s c h o o l   f o r   f o r m a l   b o o k b i n d i n g  -  2 0 1 0
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The purpose of the School for Formal Bookbinding is to provide  high quality instruction in hand bookbinding. Emphasis is placed on the understanding that a successful hand-bound book is the result of interrelated decisions about structure, technique and material at every stage of the binding process.

The school is located in Northeast Pennsylvania between Wilkes-Barre and Scranton and is equidistant from New York City and Philadelphia.

This year the school will offer the progressive series of one week classes (Bookbinding 1 through 6) twice; two weekend workshops; and a one week class  of enclosures, including portfolios, slipcases, and clamshell boxes.

In the case of classes scheduled in sequential weeks students who sign up for both classes can do so at a reduced tuition and housing rate.

Anyone with specific interests or ideas for classes not listed is encouraged to contact us.

c u r r e n t   s c h e d u l e

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School for Formal Bookbinding Schedule for 2010


March:
22-26


April:
26-30


May:
3-7

15-16


June:
7-11

14-18

21-25

28-July 2


July:
10-11

19-23

26-30


August:
7-8


September:
13-17

20-24


October
11-15

19-23


Enclosures



Foundations of Hand Bookbinding (Bookbinding 1)



 Introduction to Case Binding (Bookbinding 2)


Edge Gilding



Introduction to Leather Binding (Bookbinding 4)

Full Leather Binding (Bookbinding 5)

Cloth Binding Conservation (Bookbinding 3)

L
eather Binding Conservation (Bookbinding 6)



Introduction to Titling and Tooling

Foundations of Hand Bookbinding (Bookbinding 1)

 Introduction to Case Binding (Bookbinding 2)




Introduction to Inlay and Onlay



Introduction to Leather Binding (Bookbinding 4)

Full Leather Binding (Bookbinding 5)



Cloth Binding Conservation (Bookbinding 3)


Leather Binding Conservation (Bookbinding 6)





p o l i c i e s
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c l a s s   s i z e
All classes have a maximum of five participants.

t u i t i o n
Tuition is $210 for two-day classes; $550 for five-day classes; $880 for ten-day classes. Any material fees are listed with each class. A deposit is requested to hold a place in a workshop: $50 for a weekend, $100 for longer classes. Deposits should be received, at the latest, two weeks before the class runs. We will also need to know whether housing is needed. Fees are  payable by check, Mastercard, Visa, or Discover.

h o u s i n g
The housing situation has changed for 2010. We can offer housing for three students on a first come first served basis at 35 Powell St. a three bedroom house just around the corner from the school . The house is furnished, with a fully equipped shared kitchen and a shared bath. The cost is $60 for two-day classes, $150 for five-day classes; $300 for ten-day classes.

The following local motels have reasonable rates and are located no more than 15  minutes from the school:

Fox Ridge Inn
1145 St. Highway 315
Wilkes-Barre, PA
1-570-825-3477
Distance: 3.1 miles
Single $40/night (includes tax)

Knights Inn
310 St. Highway 315
Pittston, PA
1-570-654-6020
www.knightsinn.com
Distance: 6.1 miles
Single $37.95/night plus tax

Red Roof Inn
1035 St. Highway 315
Wilkes-Barre, PA
1-570-829-6422
www.redroof.com
Distance: 2.5 miles
Single $49.95/night plus tax (AAA discount)

Ramada Inn Wilkes Barre
20 Public Square
Wilkes-Barre, PA
1-570-824-7100
www.ramada.com
Distance: 3.5 miles
Single $55/night plus tax (educational discount)


c r i t t e r   c a v e a t s
Please be aware that the school is home to four very friendly rescued cats. The house at 35 Powell St. is animal free. If you have any concerns please contact us.


contents copyright Don Rash  2010
page revised 1/26/2010