Easy Book Binding for Beginners with Rob Kelsey

Class Description:

Unlock the art of bookbinding with this engaging beginner's class designed for anyone interested in this ancient craft. Guest Instructor Rob Kelsey will guide you through foundational techniques to create beautiful, functional booklets that excite and inspire. The course covers several different book types, as well as easy binding techniques that you can do with a needle and thread. By the end of the session, you'll have a few finished examples of small booklets and a stronger understanding of the foundations of this historical skill.

What You Will Learn:

  • The saddle stitch binding technique
  • Proper paper creasing techniques
  • How to effectively arrange a folio
  • The distinction between folio and non-folio bindings
  • Step-by-step guidance to create a one-page folio and accordion booklet

Supplies You'll Need:

  • Paper
  • A cutting tool
  • A stabbing tool
  • Straight edge
  • Bone folder
  • Glue stick
  • Needle and strong thread
  • Awl (optional)

About Instructor

Rob Kelsey

Rob is a Chicago-based art maker, whose practice spans many media, not just illustration. But whether he’s working on a sculpture, mask, painting, or game, it all begins with pen on paper. After graduating from DePaul in 2015 with a degree in Animation for Games, he began expanding his horizons into book arts, printmaking, and more. Whatever media he’s working in, his work is unified by a sense of the macabre, an emphasis on interaction, and the belief that the physical presence of a piece is vital to its essence.

15 Classes

+12 enrolled

Class Details:

  • 📊Level: Beginner
  • Time: 1 Hour, 54 Minutes

Class Pass includes:

  • Lifetime Access To Class

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mnemes-cat
Posted 11 months ago
Live Class Review

Really good overview of 4(+) bookbinding methods and the tools used. I really liked that he explained his reasons for choosing the equipment and materials he uses, as well as tips on what to look for when we are choosing our own tools and materials.

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Darian Carson
Posted 11 months ago
Live Class Review

I was late and didn't have the materials at hand but still enjoyed watching and learning the process of the different styles of book binding we were demo'd. I am excited to try stab binding. Thank you so much for a great, informative class. I look forward to more book binding classes in the future!

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amridolfo
Posted 11 months ago
Live Class Review

Excellent very informative and the speed of laying out the the examples and instructions are good. Rob is very pleasant.

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Janette Jones
Posted 11 months ago
Live Class Review

I really loved the class, even though I did stab my finger with the awl. So interesting. I watched the replay as the 1am live class was too difficult. Thank you, I look forward to attending more of Rob's classes.

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Virginie Grin
Posted 11 months ago
Live Class Review

Really clear explanations and so wonderful results in just 2 hours (and that was my first book binding ever!)

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KarenJane Mcilwain
Posted 11 months ago
Live Class Review

So much Information!

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KarenJane Mcilwain
Posted 11 months ago
Live Class Review

Great class! Lots of Info & easy to follow!

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Lois
Posted 11 months ago
Live Class Review

More, more, more book binding! Rob's directions are clear and easy enough be able to create along with him. He unlocks the magic of bound books.

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LindaH
Posted 11 months ago
Live Class Review

It was a Very Good Class for Beginners I've been a Book Binder for 5yrs now

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