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Workshop handouts free download

KH
Karen Hanmer
Mon, Feb 2, 2026 5:01 PM

Dear friends and colleagues:

As I approach thirty years in the book arts I am making my workshop
handouts available for free download.

https://karenhanmer.com/handouts

This collection includes instructions on thirty-one topics across six
categories:

  • Historical Structures and Traditional Binding
  • Paper Cases and Modest Structures
  • Book Arts Structures
  • Notes on Materials
  • Decorative and Luxury Features
  • Professional Practices

Most of the material here was written as a supplement to, not a
replacement for, an in person or online class. Still, many are detailed
enough to guide those with basic forwarding skills in making the
structure described. Most include a detailed tool and supply list.

I am gauging interest in making this material available in printed,
unsewn sheets. Please contact me off list if you are interested.
https://karenhanmer.com/contact

Stay well.

Karen

Dear friends and colleagues: As I approach thirty years in the book arts I am making my workshop handouts available for free download. https://karenhanmer.com/handouts This collection includes instructions on thirty-one topics across six categories: * Historical Structures and Traditional Binding * Paper Cases and Modest Structures * Book Arts Structures * Notes on Materials * Decorative and Luxury Features * Professional Practices Most of the material here was written as a supplement to, not a replacement for, an in person or online class. Still, many are detailed enough to guide those with basic forwarding skills in making the structure described. Most include a detailed tool and supply list. I am gauging interest in making this material available in printed, unsewn sheets. Please contact me off list if you are interested. https://karenhanmer.com/contact Stay well. Karen