You’ll learn the fundamentals of hardcover book construction, exploring traditional techniques to create a beautifully bound journal, scrapbook, or album.
By the end of class, you’ll walk away with a handcrafted book that’s both functional and timeless—perfect for capturing your thoughts, photos, or creative projects.
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Amanda Hu is a mixed media artist specializing in printmaking, textile arts and book arts. She received her BA from Mount Holyoke College and her MFA in Printmaking from Rhode Island School Of Design. Her works explore themes of examination, remembrance and family, but above all strive to create a space for contemplation of time. Amanda's work has been exhibited at David Krut Projects, Gowanus SHOWROOM, RISD Museum, Kyoto Seika University in Iwakura, Kyoto, Japan and Find & Form Space in Boston. Amanda Hu is a New York based artist and recently finished a residency at the Textile Ar ...
Amanda Hu is a mixed media artist specializing in printmaking, textile arts and book arts. She received her BA from Mount Holyoke College and her MFA in Printmaking from Rhode Island School Of Design. Her works explore themes of examination, remembrance and family, but above all strive to create a space for contemplation of time. Amanda's work has been exhibited at David Krut Projects, Gowanus SHOWROOM, RISD Museum, Kyoto Seika University in Iwakura, Kyoto, Japan and Find & Form Space in Boston. Amanda Hu is a New York based artist and recently finished a residency at the Textile Arts Center in Brooklyn, NY. More information can be found at www.amandahu.com.
Book Making Technique: Japanese Stab Binding
Sashiko Mending Embroidery
Book Making Technique: Hardcover Books
Indigo Dyeing and Shibori Techniques
Kumihimo Braiding
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