Book Making: Leather Long-stitch Binding
Book Making: Leather Long-stitch Binding with Sara Dismukes
This traditional book structure is easily adaptable once you know the basics. Students will learn how to create a traditional leather-wrapped journal with decorative stitching. Any skill level; requires good hand-eye coordination.
Materials fee ($55) covers the following supplies. (leather, leather hardware, paper, linen thread, needle, and shipping)
Students will need an awl and a bone folder or spoon. A pair of needle nose pliers might be useful.
This small group class is presented in collaboration with John C. Campbell Folk School and Lessonface. Participants should enroll at least two weeks before start to ensure materials kits arrive in time. If registering after this point, your kit may arrive after the first session. Students are invited to attend an optional Orientation and Closing Ceremony to connect with various online Folk School classes.
Class Materials
Your class registration fee includes a materials kit with a value of $55 shipped to your door. Residents outside the USA will pay the difference in shipping.
The kit includes:
-Leather
-Leather hardware
-interior paper
-Linen thread
-Needle
-T-pin awl
-graph paper
Students will also want to provide:
- Awl
- Bone folder or spoon
- Pencil and eraser
Age Range
Teens and Adults
Skill Level
All levels
Contact the Teacher
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About the John C. Campbell Folk School & Lessonface
Since 1925, the John C. Campbell Folk School in Brasstown, North Carolina has transformed lives, and brought people together in a nurturing environment for experiences in learning and community life that spark self-discovery. Since 2012, Lessonface has connected more than 30,000 students with over 2,500 great teachers for live music, language, and arts lessons online, delivering on our mission to help students achieve their goals while treating teachers equitably.
When
The class will meet for two weekly 90-min live online sessions.
Enrolled students receive 60-day access to the video recordings of the classes.
How It Works
Enroll above to save your spot in the class. Lessonface will send you a confirmation right away, and a Zoom link 24 hours before the class start time. You can log into your Lessonface dashboard to access class materials, communicate with your instructor, join the live Zoom session, and access the class recordings and chat transcript afterward.
Refund Policy: To cancel an enrollment or request a refund, contact [email protected]. For 30+ days before, we refund 95%. Between 30 and 5 days, receive a 75% refund. No refunds within 5 days of class start date. Materials kit fees are non-refundable.
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Sara Dismukes
Sara Dismukes is a multidisciplinary artist and educator based in Montgomery, Alabama.