Book Arts: Book Repairs and Restoration

In this class, you’ll gain a foundational understanding of how books from 100–150 years ago were manufactured, and how time affects their structure. From that knowledge, we’ll explore the most common issues that arise with aging books and the best practices for addressing them. You’ll learn how to carefully remove damaged pages, repair and reassemble them, and reattach covers to the book block. Like a trip to the “emergency room” for books, this workshop will show you how to breathe new life into treasured volumes while preserving as much of their original character and appearance as possible.

Tuesdays, November 4 – 25
11 am – 2 pm

Instructor: Pietro Accardi
Age: Adult (16+) | All Levels