Don Rash fine bookbinder

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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 0 8
m i s s i o n

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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.

This year the school will offer the progressive series of one week classes (Bookbinding 1 through 6); a number of weekend workshops; a one week class in Bible restoration and rebinding; and a one week workshop on edition binding.  

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 2008


March:
29-30


April:
12-13

21-25

28-May 3


May:
17-18


June:
9-13

16-20

28-29


July:
14-18

21-25


August:
18-22

25-29


September:
6-7

20-21


Book Structures for Non-Binders




A Weekend of Decorated Papers


Foundations of Hand Bookbinding (Bookbinding 1)


Introduction to Case Binding (Bookbinding 2)




Introduction to Titling and Tooling



Introduction to Leather Binding (Bookbinding 4)


Full Leather Binding (Bookbinding 5)

Edge Gilding



Cloth Binding Conservation (Bookbinding 3)

Leather Binding Conservation (Bookbinding 6)




Bible Restoration and Repair

Edition Binding in Cloth and Paper



Introduction to Paper Repair


A Contemporary Leather Spined Box



p o l i c i e s   &   c a v e a t 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 $200 for two-day classes; $500 for five-day classes; $800 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.

h o u s i n g
Housing is available for all students, if desired, in either the two bedroom apartment in the shop building (52 Burke St.) or in the three bedroom house just around the corner (35 Powell St.). Both dwellings are furnished, with fully equipped kitchens. The cost is $40 for two-day classes, $100 for five-day classes; $200 for ten-day classes.

c r i t t e r   c a v e a t s
Please be aware that the 52 Burke St. apartment is home to three rescued cats, and that Max, the Boss Dog, spends her days in the shop. The house at 35 Powell St. is animal free. If you have any concerns please contact us.

contents copyright Don Rash  2007
revised 12/29/2007