WPG Artist Book Club with Adele Ross - Art of Book Binding - 4 Sessions - (Jan 15) - on Thursday
WPG Artist Book Club with Adele Ross - Art of Book Binding - 4 Sessions - (Jan 15) - on Thursday
WPG Artist Book Club with Adele Ross - Art of Book Binding - 4 Sessions - (Jan 15) - on Thursday
Thursdays, January 15, 2026, to February 5, 2026
Location: Washington Printmakers Gallery,
1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20007
Class Description:
This class will give Artist a foundation to explore their creativity through the Art of Bookmaking. A total of two books will be created in this class using a variety of materials and stitching techniques influenced by the Japanese Stab Book.
Class syllabus:
Day 1 – Project 1: Traditional Japanese Stab Book Binding Techniques
Design and prepare book covers for the first book using traditional Japanese
techniques for book binding.
Pros and Cons of different papers that can be used for bookmaking.
Paperfolding, cutting techniques, and demonstrate tools used.
Demonstrate pasting papers to the book covers.
Day 2 – Assembling Book 1
Demonstrate cutting, folding, and punching of signature pages.
Demonstrate stitch techniques and materials.
Assemble and stitch the book.
Day 3 – Project 2: Artistic Japanese Stab Book Project
Design a Stab Book using fabrics, papers, and found objects provided by the instructor.
Introducing fabric for book cover materials.
Demonstrate the pasting of fabric and found objects to book boards!
Day 4- Assembling Book 2
Demonstrate the cutting, folding, and punching of book signature pages.
Assemble and stitch the book.
Age group: Young Adults/ Adults-Beginners
Number of participants: 6
Cost: $240
$35.00 material fee paid to the instructor.
Bio
About Adele
Adele Ross is a graduate of Moore College of Art in Philadelphia. She is an accomplished
Printmaker who started her printing journey at Montgomery College, Maryland. Her
book-making interest has evolved from her printing, which she feels is a natural
progression from her press.
Instagram/ AdeleRossDesignsLLC
- Refunds will be issued if a minimum of seven (7) days' notice is provided prior to the scheduled event or program.
- However, refund requests made with less than seven days' notice will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis, and approval is not guaranteed.
- Decisions will be based on individual circumstances and the feasibility of filling the reserved spot.
Emails: classes@washingtonprintmakersgallery.org
info@washingtonprintmakers.com
Venue Details:
Location: Washington Printmakers Gallery,
1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest Washington, DC 20007
