Book Arts: Secret Belgian Binding
Category: Event Calendar
Date and Time
- Saturday, Aug 22, 2026 11am - 2pm
Location
Our studio is located right off the Downtown Mall, in the old C/O Train Station. VBA entrance faces the Belmont Bridge, on Water Street.
Details
Secret Belgian binding (or crisscross binding) features a linear pattern of colored thread crisscrossing over and between the spine and the two covers. This structure holds the cover boards together without glue; signatures are then cleverly stitched into the spine. The result is a sturdy binding which opens completely flat making it perfect for journals, diaries, notebooks, scrapbooks and sketchbooks.
Participants will fold signatures and use a jig to create sewing holes. Then, using fine art paper and book cloth, participants will cover 3 separate boards (front, back, spine), sew the boards together, and sew the signatures into the cover. Participants will learn principles for making the binding in different sizes.
If Class is full, contact info@vabookarts.org to add your name to our wait list. You never know when a spot may open up!
