top of page

The Rocky Mountain Chapter has coordinated a series of workshops happening in conjunction with the Open|Set exhibition coming to Denver! 

​

​​

​​​​

Endband
Endband Exploration with Holly D'Oench
 
Sunday July 20th, 9:30 am - 4:30 pm
Anderson Academic Commons at DU​​
Limited to 8 participants

​

​

​

​

The workshop

Spend a day exploring the exciting world of endbands!  We’ll begin with a brief history of endbands before diving into the creation of "made endbands" using paper and leather then exploring various embellishment techniques. In the second half of the workshop, we’ll focus on two sewn endband styles: bead on the spine and renaissance chevron. We’ll discuss how endbands can enhance the overall design of your book and what to think about when choosing a style.

 

This workshop is for intermediate binders who have experience with creating sewn endbands or hand sewing. Attendees are strongly encouraged to bring optical magnification gear like reading glasses or an optivisor. All materials will be provided.

​

Cost

Members: $110 ($100 + $10 materials fee)

Non-members: $150 ($140 + $10 materials fee)

​

​​The instructor

Holly is a bookbinder who has an extensive background in fine arts with a specialization in illustration. She transitioned to bookbinding after discovering her passion for the craft and established Black Oak Bindery, where she merges bookbinding with illustration through her hand-drawn cover designs. She is studying at the American Academy of Bookbinding where she is pursuing a Fine Binding diploma. 

https://www.blackoakbindery.com/

 

​

The studio

Anderson Academic Commons, Room 340 (The Loft), 2150 E. Evans, Denver, CO 80210

​

Bead on the spine.jpg
Chevron.jpg
Leather.jpg

© 2022 by the Rocky Mountain Chapter Guild of Book Workers

bottom of page