Instructor Myburgh Truter
Willard Art & Frame is excited to offer Bookbinding Workshops with Myburgh Truter of Graystorm Studio!
Local teaching artist Myburgh Truter creates beautiful artisan-made journals, sketchbooks and notebooks for writing and drawing enthusiasts. A talented instructor, he looks forward to guiding you in learning his craft and creating your own one-of-a kind, handmade book!
Workshop Days & Times:
Each workshop offers the opportunity to learn the steps involved in completing a beautiful A5 hardcover notebook, sketchbook or journal. Bookbinding materials are provided, but you are welcome to bring your preferred papers and materials; additional necessary tools and materials are detailed in the workshop supply list below.
Coptic Stitch:
Thursday, March 6, 10am–2pm, $65
at Willard Art & Frame, 10101 Main St., Bothell
Workshop Descriptions:
Embark on your bookbinding journey with this introductory lesson. You will learn essential terminology and bookbinding lingo, explore all things paper, and get acquainted with the key tools of the trade. We will cover the saddle stitch sewing technique, and learn a new sewing technique: Coptic stitch.
As you advance through the steps toward your finished journal, you further refine your skills by folding and sewing signatures to form an A5 textblock. Add a placeholder ribbon, and create headbands to enhance your book’s design. We will also explore spine security techniques.
Continue your journey by finalizing the sewn textblock. You design and complete your book cover and learn how to case in your textblock for a polished finish.
Workshop Supplies:
All bookbinding material and thread will be provided by the instructor, but you are welcome to bring your preferred papers and materials.
Supply List:
Please come with the following basic bookbinding tools:
• Bone folder
• Metal ruler (preferable with a cork backing)
• Pencil
• Self-healing cutting mat
• A thin awl
• Scissors
• Curved needle
• Box cutter
• Clamps (example in the link)
• Glue brush (example in the link)
• Comfortable clothes that you don't mind getting glue stains on,
or an apron if you prefer.
Please Note:
• A discounted rate of $65 includes one 4 hour workshop, as well as materials.
• You are more than welcome to bring along any paper, non-stretch fabric with paper backing, book cloth, text paper, etc. for your final project in each class.
For registration please fill out the form below. For more information about Myburgh’s classes, or to be added to our email list, please email or call Willard Art & Frame (425.483.7385).
Images on this page appear courtesy of
Myburgh Truter & Graystorm Studio.