North Bennet Street School

Dates: Friday, March 6 - Sunday, March 8 (3 meetings)

Hours: 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Instructor: James Reid-Cunningham BB'90

This course introduces students to techniques for the repair of 19th and 20th-century cloth case bindings. Bench work focuses on producing aesthetically pleasing repairs that preserve as much of the original book as possible. Each student will be provided with a damaged book to conserve, but students should also bring in their own books to work on. The course covers disbinding, mending the folds of sections, re-sewing a text block, making new inner hinges, tools, and techniques for lifting, rebacking, and color touch-ups.

Tools & Supplies: Each student is supplied with one book to work on; please also bring a few of your own. All other tools and supplies will be provided for this class. 

Attire: This is a general list of how to dress for the shop environment, please contact ce@nbss.edu if you have any questions.

• Closed-toe, comfortable, and protective footwear (sneakers or boots)
• No loose clothing
• Long pants suggested
• No loose jewelry
• Long hair must be tied back

Prerequisite: Fundamentals of Bookbinding I, Bookbinding 101, or equivalent experience. If you have questions about your experience, please contact ce@nbss.edu.

Age Requirement: Students must be 18+ to attend adult CE classes. No one under 18 years old is permitted to register for an adult class, even if accompanied by a parent or guardian.