The Ideal Sketchbook

For three years I have wanted to participate in bookbinding classes taught by Dominique Riley.  My day was very satisfying and his class did not disappoint.  The structure we constructed today is modeled after William Wordsworth diaries and journals.  Dominique explained that whilst he working with the William Wordsworth Trust he was able to ascertain how Wordsworth's diaries & journals were bound.

I have included a few shots from today's class below.

Scored & cloth joints adhered

Text block sewn

Book boards covered

Waiting on the 'nipping press'

Nipping Press