Introduction to Bookbinding: Saddle stitch, accordions and single page books
This workshop explores 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. You can use what you learn in this workshop to practice many other forms of bookbinding, including more advanced structures.
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October 7, 2025, 11:00am -
1:00pm
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Common Press Space
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Open to Penn Students, Faculty, and Staff
Open to Penn cardholders, all materials provided. No experience necessary.
Registration is required and opens 3 weeks before the workshop.
Instructor Jessica Peterson is director of Common Press.