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Week of Events
Remember Me: American Carved Stone Books from the Ian Berke Collection
Remember Me: American Carved Stone Books from the Ian Berke Collection, curated by Mindell Dubansky, is a fascinating exploration of the realm where book-like objects and folk art intersect. San Francisco collector Ian Berke began collecting these intriguing artifacts during a chance encounter at an antique show in New England in 2007. Fascinated by a […]
Anatomy of a Book | What Books Are Made of
Ever wonder what materials are used to make the book you are reading? Come see American Bookbinders Museum latest exhibit and explore the different categories of materials and their various uses.
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From the Bench of Insiya Dhatt
From the Bench of Insiya Dhatt
Welcome to From the Bench, SFCB's series of short studio tours with friends near and far. From favorite tools to works in progress, you never know what you'll learn about from these amazing artists. This month we'll chat with Insiya Dhatt, a book artist based in San Francisco. Insiya, drawing inspiration from Rajasthan’s deserts and […]
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Monthly Bookbinding Workshop
Monthly Bookbinding Workshop
Japanese Stab Binding: This beginner-friendly stab binding technique is a perfect project to start your bookbinding journey. It is generally called a Japanese stab binding but was used throughout Asia. It’s a great option for binding pre-cut sheets of paper, no folding or gluing required. The simplicity of preparation and materials makes it the perfect […]