Book Making
Intensive Introduction (suitable for beginner to intermediate students)
Taught by Monika Lin.  Click here for Monika's profile.

This course is an introduction to book making.  Students will start to master the methods and techniques of conceptualization, structure, book binding, layout, pagination, and basic printing, as they become skilled in the preparation and use of all tools and supplies, including board, papers, straight edges and cutting implements, adhesives, awls, book bones, clasps, book cloth, and waxed thread.  Exercises will be introduced to students in structured lessons supplemented by practical demonstrations.  We will make books of various sizes, structures, materials, and uses toward the goal of developing a new understanding of what a book is and can be.

No previous experience is necessary.

Course Title: Book Making
Tuition Fee: RMB 3200
Materials Fee: RMB 350
Note: Some materials must be ordered from abroad, early registration is appreciated.

Spring Session 2012: March 6th to May 8th

Section A: Tuesday afternoons (1:00 PM - 3:30 PM)
10 weeks from March 6th to May 8th (Course Code: BM103)
Location: ELC Learning Center

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR THIS COURSE

Registration Procedure:
Please register online first to reserve your place.  You will then receive a confirmation email with further details.  Next, payment must be made on site at the ELC Learning Center during the payment dates shown below (you can come in person or send someone).

Tuition payment for the Spring Session 2012 will take place from 11:00 AM to 4:00 PM, from Monday, February 20th through Monday, February 27th, 2012.  Payments will be received in the Registration Office at the ELC Learning Center.  Click here for map.

Please note: classes are kept small for the students' benefit (generally between 8 and 12 people).  Register early to reserve your place.  Payment must be received on time to complete your enrollment and maintain your reservation in the class(es) for which you have registered.  (Any course that does not meet sufficient enrollment may be cancelled and a full refund provided upon presentation of your original receipt.)