The Simply Sewn Book: Japanese Stab Binding with Western Materials, led by David Nees
Materials from the stab binding workshop with David Nees, April 2024
The tradition of book binding goes back thousands of years, spanning not only time but place as well. This workshop is to introduce the participants to Japanese Stab Binding and creating a book in that tradition with Western materials. The structure is beautiful, simple, and functional.
Class Duration: 2.25 hours
Required Skills: Folding paper, cutting with scissors and X-acto knife.
Some basic materials will be provided; however, participants are encouraged (and Members are asked emphatically, to bring papers and tools (awls and waxed thread are particularly needed). Copy paper and some cardstock will be available, but you are welcome to bring other papers / cardstock / decorative paper to construct your books and possibly to share.
Materials List:
20-30 sheets of text weight paper (8.5x11)
4-6 pieces of cardstock (8.5x11)
Sewing needle
Thread (waxed in any variety of color)
Awl and a punching/cutting surface (magazine/spare piece of cardboard – 8.5x11)
Scissors/ Craft knife/ Ruler/ Cutting Surface (Optional)
There is a registration form with registration open to 15 Members with UCF doing their own registration for 15 more participants. (https://forms.gle/QsVrL7rg9BiU2Uz3A).
Location: John C. Hitt Library at UCF Main Campus,Room 170, First Floor
12701 Pegasus Drive, Orlando, FL 32816-8030
Time: 6 pm – 8 pm
Parking: Visitors may park at any “D” (Green, Student/Visitor) parking spaces and garages.
Recommended Parking: Parking Garage A, Parking Lot B4
Daily Parking information and purchase can be found here: https://parking.ucf.edu/permits/visitor-permits/
Virtual permits can be purchased up to (5) days in advance. Your license plate will be your permit.
Daily Permit Options:
$5.00 valid from time of purchase until 11:59pm
$8.00 valid 24 hours from time of purchase
$3.00 valid from 5:30pm to 11:59pm
