Week of Events
Open Set 2025 Competition & Exhibition
The OPEN • SET 2025 Competition & Exhibition is an event in the United States featuring finely crafted bookbindings. Sponsored by the American Academy of Bookbinding, it is designed to encourage both new binders and professionals and is open to binders around the world. We invite you to participate!
Gold Tooling
at the American Academy of Bookbinding taught by Don Glaister Learn the fundamental techniques and practices of gold tooling. Transform drawn designs on paper to sparkling designs in gold on leather. Students will learn to prepare drawings, cut and handle gold leaf, and do blind and finished gold tooling.
Intermediate/Advanced Fine Leather Binding
at the American Academy of Bookbinding taught by Don Glaister A course for students who have more experience in fine binding and the development of design bindings. Students will refine and review their techniques, develop more advanced and sophisticated ones, and explore new techniques. The emphasis in this course will be placed on binding design […]