Millimeter Binding

Instructor: Erin Fletcher ( artist bio )

Venue: Online (Zoom)

Date: July 18, 22, 25, 29 + 2 pre-recorded sessions

Time: 9:00 AM – approximately 11:00 AM Pacific Time—(Some sessions may be shorter or longer
than 2 hours)

Skill Level: Intermediate

Class Description:
The Millimeter Binding came about during World War I when leather became a scarce resource for binders. Still wanting to provide an elegant leather binding for their clients, binders would use a minimal amount of leather to cover the spine and corners. Only about 1-2mm would creep onto the board from the joint. In this workshop students will be creating a classic Millimeter binding, however, we will discuss alternative ways to cover. This workshop will offer 2 optional sessions demonstrating edge decoration with graphite and making paste papers, which are unique features of the Millimeter binding.

This workshop will include both live and pre-recorded instruction. This workshop is open to students at an intermediate level.

Note: for this workshop you MUST have access to a job backer or backing irons, or a comparable substitute. If you want to add edge decoration, you MUST have access to a plough or guillotine.

Tools and Supplies:
Registrant provides their own tools & some materials. More details will be
provided in SDBA’s timely class Welcome Letter.

Class Recordings:
Recordings will be available for one month following the last class in this series, for registered students only

Class Fees:
Early Enrollment Program (EEP): $288
Member: $360
Non-member: $435  

Early Enrollment Program (EEP) is a member only, non-refundable discount. Join SDBA at checkout for reduced class fees.

*International Shipping Note: We adore our worldwide community of book artists! Please, we ask for your awareness that increased costs for International Shipping must be covered by the registrant and paid directly to SDBA. Each individual will be notified of the extra amounts due

EEP deadline: May 18, 2025
Registration Deadline: June 18, 2025