This course is all about the “Edelpappband” or the German paper case binding with a continuous end sheet fold (also known in North America as the “millimeter” binding) (max. dimension A6 - A7). Case bindings with decorated paper covers are treasured among bibliophiles and are eagerly sought and collected. The instructor will give insight into the rich tradition of this binding style and will show how it can be interpreted in a contemporary context. Demonstrations will include how to use leather to reinforce the head, tail, corners and/or fore edges of the book.

Be creative, mix different techniques and think outside of the box! We will use established techniques (such as monotype, paste, spatula and batik) in new and surprising ways to create beautiful and experimental papers. This course will allow participants to create unusual and original work and explore the world of decorated papers.

This workshop will be all about designing, planning and constructing box forms. We will start with basic rectangular forms and move on to pyramidal, hexagonal and other shapes. We will learn how to plan, measure and cut basic geometric shapes using a compass and ruler and make templates for making precise cuts on the board cutter.

The Crisscross Binding technique was developed by Anne Goy. The technique is exceptional with regards to its functionality and its design. The book covers and the text block can easily be opened and the sewing construction works directly or indirectly as an interesting design element. This is a great course for a bookbinder who would like to expand his or her repertoire of binding techniques.

Here is your chance to learn more of Hedi Kyle’s well-known and well-loved book structures! Hedi Kyle’s exceptional work moves fluidly between historical and contemporary forms. In this course we will learn about, construct and reinterpret many new structures using a variety of suitable materials. Using ingenious folding, cutting and sewing techniques, we will make structures from leporello to codex in a multitude of variations.

Bernhard Sanders demonstrates binding styles that come from his forays into innovative techniques using plastic, board, paper and saddlery leather. During the workshop we will explore the function and the opening characteristics of binding techniques, their limits, and the synergy of material, format and proportion. We will produce 5 non-adhesive contemporary bindings whose roots are anchored in the classical book, yet are freed from the strictness of the tradition. The “easy book” on the difficult road to open thinking.

A designer slipcase fits the book perfectly, like a glove fits a hand and protects it completely from dust and light. The tailored rounded spine shape gives the slipcase a nice and snug feel. Participants can choose if they want to apply the opening horizontally, vertically, diagonally or free form.

This fun and creative course offers the opportunity for participants to delve into the world of textiles. Fabrics can be transformed into something completely new through the application of a variety of surface treatments. The cloth samples created in the workshop will then be applied in various binding techniques.

The course sees the return to the Centro of Paul Jackson, a popular visitor in 2015 and 2016. Paul will take us through the basics of paper folding as a technique for designers, showing how a 2-D sheet can become a 3-D form or textured surface, by folding. He will cover many basic folding techniques, including pleats, cross-pleats, box making, simple tessellations, corrugations, crumpling and much more. He will also introduce ways in which a folded surface may be cut open.

Veronika Schäpers is undoubtedly one of the protagonists in the contemporary Book Arts scene. Her work blurs boundaries: her refined works using text can neither be classified as illustrated nor as typographical books. They are best characterized as works of visual design.