Limp Vellum Binding in the style of Kelmscott Press: online workshop with Karen Hanmer Sponsored by the Lone Star Chapter of the Guild of Book Workers Dates: June 12th and 13th, 2021 Time: 1:30 pm - 4:30 pm CST Two three-hour Zoom sessions Deadline for Registration: May 21st, 2021 Registration here: https://gbw.formstack.com/forms/lone_star_limp_vellum_binding_in_the_style_of_kelmscott_press Images and more details: http://www.karenhanmer.com/teaching/limp_vellum_flyer.pdf British Arts and Crafts era printers William Morris (Kelmscott Press) and T.J. Cobden-Sanderson (Doves Press) both chose to bind their iconic works in limp vellum cases. Because these bindings are so devoid of ornament, differing aspects of their construction such as the tone and figuring of the vellum, color of the sewing supports and thread, uniformity of the visible turn-ins, overlapping comers, and the organic slit edges (as opposed to trimmed) become design elements. Students in this workshop will examine models of both and discuss these characteristics before constructing an 80% sized facsimile of a Kelmscott Press binding.This is a fast-paced workshop for students experienced with traditional binding. Workshop fee includes shipping and all supplies Karen Hanmer’s work is included in collections ranging from The British Library and the Library of Congress to Stanford University and Graceland. She offers workshops and private instruction in traditional and contemporary binding methods. -- Karen Hanmer www.karenhanmer.com Karen Hanmer Book Arts. Since 1997 answering the question "What will I do with my liberal arts degree?" 2021 online workshops at the TEACHING link on my website. To view or subscribe to my newsletter: https://tinyurl.com/4v4w2ywe