I’ll be teaching three in-person workshops over five days at the Focus on Book Arts conference in Forest Grove, Oregon July 15-19, 2022 https://focusonbookarts.org/ THE SPRINGBACK BINDING Friday-Sunday July 15-17 This nineteenth century Springback Binding was originally used for account books. With its enthusiastic opening, it is ideal for journals, guest books, sketch books, or any application where it is desirable that the book open flat, with complete access to the gutter. The book both opens and closes with a satisfying jolt. The Springback Binding is also a perfect way to delve more deeply into traditional binding. The book features two-part “split boards”, reinforced “made” endsheets, and a “spring” made of layers of card and paper. With its robust aesthetic, the Springback Binding is a great way to begin working with leather. The paring requires minimal finesse, and the modest leather headcaps are easy to form. Photos, details and registration here: https://focusonbookarts.org/hanmerfriday/ TWO BASIC ENDBANDS Monday July 18 Students will practice two basic endbands first flat on corrugated plastic, then on rounded, backed text blocks: one color bead on the spine, and two-color bead at the front. The bead at the front is appropriate for contemporary work, the bead on the spine is appropriate for medieval structures. Photos, details and registration here: https://focusonbookarts.org/hanmermonday/ TWO PLAYFUL STRUCTURES: THE JACOB’S LADDER AND THE HINGED TRIANGLE BOOK Tuesday July 19 These artists’ book structures function on numerous levels: as a codex held in the hand and read page by page in sequence, as a sculpture, and as a delightful object to play with. Both can be made in a home studio with minimal specialized equipment. Instruction will focus on both craft and content. Students will have the opportunity to examine a variety of finished pieces and models. Importance of creating and refining prototypes will be stressed. Your two finished books, plus detailed instructions, will be a valuable reference for future work. Photos, details and registration here: https://focusonbookarts.org/hanmertuesday/ -- 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