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Introduction to Bookbinding: Saddle stitch, Accordions and Single-Page Books

Explore the fundamentals of hand bookbinding, including basic sewing and paper-folding skills, vocabulary, and the use of bookbinding tools. We will create three unique book structures: the pamphlet, an accordion and a single page book. 

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January 23, 2025, 12:00pm - 2:00pm
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Common Press, Fisher Fine Arts Library, Lower Level
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Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
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You can use what you learn in this workshop to practice many other forms of bookbinding, including more advanced structures.

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