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01 Little effort – great results

This course will take the humdrum out of the usual every day work. With little effort twin-booklet, special leporellos and extraordinary book covers will be realised.
Those bindings can be easily integrated into every day work but they will be very different from the norm.

Teacher Suzanne Schmollgruber
Date 24th – 27th January
Length 4 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 550.00
Material costs included in the course fee
Participants bookbinders, interested people with previous knowledge

02 Leporellos from A – Z

The leporello, also known as accordion fold or concertina fold, goes back to the 9th century, but has only been called leporello since Mozart’s opera “Don Giovanni”.
In the course, participants will not only see and produce the conventional version of this timeless book form, but will also implement various sophisticated further developments of the accordion fold, which, in their fi nal form, will merely hint to the leporello. The sky is the limit of imagination!

Teacher Suzanne Schmollgruber
Date 1st – 4th February
Length 4 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 550.00
Material costs special material depending on use
Participants open to any interested person

03 The Springback Binding

This traditional binding technique often used for account and ledger books, got its name from the spine that acts like a spring and creates special properties that cause the book to lie open extremely fl at, making it easy for the user to write in it. Nowadays, where computers have replaced most of our traditional account keeping techniques, the springback binding is hardly used anymore. But, with refi ned improvements the springback binding is an excellent technique for guestbooks and diaries. During the five days participants will finish a half leather springback binding and start a second one.

Teacher Ireen Kranz
Date 14th – 18th February
Length 5 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 1’050.00
Material costs special material depending on use
Participants bookbinders

04 Bookbindings with unusual material

Colour, form and technique are important elements in bookbinding and design. It is well known that material like leather, parchment, paper and cloth affect the appearance of a book extremely. In this course we will use other materials: felt, cork, wood, aluminium, plexiglass, polystyrol etc.

Teacher Suzanne Schmollgruber
Date 21st – 25th February
Length 5 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 690.00
Material costs special material depending on use
Participants bookbinders, interested people with previous knowledge

05 Non-adhesive bookbinding techniques

Non-adhesive binding techniques become more signifi cant year after year. The most noticeable advantage: The excellent opening of these books. Participants will produce several variations of these bindings in paper.
Preferably for small books up to approx. 15 x 21 cm

Teacher Suzanne Schmollgruber
Date 28th February – 4th March
Length 5 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 690.00
Material costs special material depending on use
Participants bookbinders, interested people with previous knowledge

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06 Cloth bindings: Experimenting with Textiles

This class offers particpants a possibility to immerse themselves into the world of textiles. Different types of cloth can be easily changed into something totally new by changing its surface with a very simple treatment. No matter if this treatment is applied to the whole surface or only partially, with this material one can create a completely new look. Learning this surface treatment technique will enable participants to initiate original and creative designs for bookbindings. Participants will also learn how to create colored, graphite and ivory edges, printing of a title as well as a soft slipcase.

Teacher Suzanne Schmollgruber
Date 14th – 18th March
Length 5 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 690.00
Material costs special material depending on use
Participants bookbinders, interested people with previous knowledge

07 Quill – Brush – Scroll

The fi rst part of the course will introduce the participants, using their own handwriting, to the fi eld of experimental calligraphy. The use of the quill, the brush and custom made writing material will become an extraordinary experience. The different techniques and the use of the materials will be demonstrated and can then be realised by the participants. Under the direction of Suzanne Schmollgruber will be fi nally realised a scroll, inspired to the Torah.

Teacher Susann Graf / Suzanne Schmollgruber
Date 21st – 25th March
Length 5 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 925.00
Material costs CHF 60.00
Participants open to any interested person

08 Fascinating menus

The fi rst impression is important – whether it is a business card or a menu.
This course not only shows classical design examples for menus, but also offers exceptional solutions that will be demonstrated and participants will have the chance to make up some of the examples shown. In addition participants will have time to create their own design.

Teacher Suzanne Schmollgruber
Date 28th – 30th March
Length 3 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 420.00
Material costs special material depending on use
Participants bookbinders, interested people with previous knowledge

09 The printed product and its design

How a product is received by the end customer often depends on the fi rst impression and its appearance.
For the printed information to have a lasting effect, the two-dimensional print will be transformed in a user-friendly three-dimensional object.
On the basis of examples we will analyse which measures need to be taken to develop a symbiosis between the print and the three-dimensional form. Participants will complete several examples with step-by-step demonstrations by the instructor.

Teacher Suzanne Schmollgruber
Date 1st – 2nd April
Length 2 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 280.00
Material costs included in the course fee
Participants typographical creators, finisher of printouts

10 Photo albums in 10 variations

This course will focus on techniques which are different from the traditional photo album. These techniques are innovative and original. Materials like paper, cardboard and leather but also materials like plastics and aluminium etc. will be used.

Teacher Edwin Heim
Date 4th – 8th April
Length 5 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 1’050.00
Material costs special material depending on use
Participants bookbinders, interested people with previous knowledge

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11 Half Leather Binding with Wooden Intarsia

This workshop will offer insight in the art and variety of wooden inlays. Experimenting with veneer will lead to participants to create an original ornament that will be applied to the boards of the book. The binding will be carried out with a 90° shoulder, an elegant leather headband and a fl oating leather spine.

Teacher Ingela Dierick and Ulrike Scriba
Date 11th – 15th April
Length 5 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 1’050.00
Material costs special material depending on use
Participants bookbinders, interested people with previous knowledge

12 Techniques according to Hedi Kyle

Hedi Kyles extraordinary book constructions, found between historical and modern designs, will be reconsidered and further interpreted in this workshop. Artful folding, cutting and sewing techniques will present numerous variations of leporellos to codex bindings. The aim of the workshop is to create a collection of samples which can be extremely helpful in a daily routine.

Teacher Suzanne Schmollgruber
Date 18th – 21st April
Length 4 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 550.00
Material costs special material depending on use
Participants bookbinders, interested people with previous knowledge

13 Wiro All Around

In this workshop we will experiment and play with a simple wire binding technique. We will break new ground to revive simple pamphlets and brochures. Every day work should be creative as well as making our work more appealing to our customers. Goal of the workshop: Explore all common and unusual techniques with the wire binder.

Teacher Suzanne Schmollgruber
Date 27th – 29th April
Length 3 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 420.00
Material costs special material depending on use
Participants bookbinders, interested people with previous knowledge

14 Crossed Structure Binding

This course invites one to travel into the world of “Crossed Structure Binding”, a technique created by Carmencho Arregui. This technique brought a revolutionary renewal not only in the tradition of bookbinding but also and especially in the conservation area, giving a totally new view concerning the structure of a book and its infinite possibilities of development. The aim of the course is to create some of the 7 variations of this technique and then leave free space for working on one’s own choice of models.

Teacher Suzanne Schmollgruber
Date 2nd – 6th May
Length 5 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 690.00
Material costs special material depending on use
Participants bookbinders, interested people with previous knowledge

15 Flexible full leather binding

Certain printed books need special binding techniques. Flexible full leather bindings offer a particularly interesting effect. In addition to the pliable boards, the books will be completed with colour or graphite edges, leather headbands, printed title and a slipcase.
Ideal size: 10 x 15 cm to 15 x 21 cm, with 3 to 10 signatures.

Teacher Suzanne Schmollgruber
Date 9th – 13th May
Length 5 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 690.00
Material costs leather depending on use
Participants bookbinders

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16 A Re-Interpretation of the Binding “de Lyon”

This binding which is inspired by the “Reliure de Lyon” is ideal for the conservation of books: it doesn’t use glue and so doesn’t alter the paper, and the spine of the book is free to open out completely. It permits the use of the original stitching of old books if this is still present. This soft binding gives the artist great liberty as to the materials used (parchment, textile, mill papers etc.). It allows everyone to freely express themselves while using a rigorous technique. The embroidery which ties the book to the cover is simple and easy for everyone.

Teacher Myriam Basset
Date 16th – 19th May
Length 5 days
Language French and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 1’050.00
Material costs special material depending on use
Participants bookbinders, interested people with previous knowledge

17 Designer Slipcase

A designer slipcase fi ts the book perfectly, like a glove fi ts a hand and protects it completely from dust and light. The tailored rounded spine shape gives the slipcase a nice and snug feel. Participants can choose if they want to apply the opening horizontally, vertically, diagonally or free form.

Teacher Suzanne Schmollgruber
Date 23rd – 27th May
Length 5 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 690.00
Material costs special material depending on use
Participants bookbinders

18 An ingenuous bookbinding technique

The technique shown in the course convinces threefold, namely with regards to technique, function and design. The book covers and the text block can easily be opened and the sewing construction directly or indirectly works as an interesting element of design. This technique has been developed and entitled “CRISS CROSS” by Anne Goy. A course which in an interesting way completes and expands the bookbinding techniques known to a bookbinder.

Teacher Suzanne Schmollgruber
Date 3rd – 4th June
Length 2 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 280.00
Material costs included in the course fee
Participants bookbinders, interested people with previous knowledge

19 Masterclass with Sün Evrard

Other people’s views, advices, suggestions can be a remarkable tool for progression. As every one of us differs from the others in taste, educational background and experience, a group working together in constant interaction, giving and receiving information, might jump start a different approach, suggest a solution to a diffi cult book, open new ways, boost someone’s creativity.
Bring books you have problems with, books you would like to bind but you do not know exactly how, books you love and have some ideas about but no clear solutions for them, books you have to bind but the inspiration is just not there. In relation to the problems of all participants’ books I will improvise explanations, show photographs,
suggest solutions, and make the group work as a thinktank. All for one, one for all!
Please e-mail me scans, photos, descriptions and wishes well before the course so I can collect out thoughts before we meet. And please note: the technical level does not count in this type of experience: one can make a simple paper binding and still make it expressive and beautiful.

Teacher Sün Evrard
Date 8th – 10th June
Length 3 days
Language English and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 630.00
Participants bookbinders

20 Flexible full vellum bindings

Because vellum is a very hygroscopic material, non-adhesive binding techniques are extremely suitable for this material. In this course we will work with new and modern techniques which are very different from traditional binding techniques for parchment. In addition, a soft folder with fl aps will be realised for each book.

Teacher Suzanne Schmollgruber
Date 20th – 24th June
Length 5 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 690.00
Material costs parchment depending on use
Participants bookbinders, interested people with previous knowledge

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21 The magical dos-a-dos binding

Besides the traditional dos-a-dos binding we will also learn unusual and exceptional variations of this technique.
Particularly well suited for this kind of technique are two-volume books, dialogs, letters, etc. Also plain paper signatures can be used.
Ideal format: approx. DIN A6 – DIN A5. To make sure as many variations as possible can be realised, we will only use paper and cloth as cover materials.

Teacher Edwin Heim
Date 28th – 30th June
Length 3 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 630.00
Material costs special material depending on use
Participants bookbinders, interested people with previous knowledge

22 Decorative paper – a little different

Mix different techniques and think outside of the box. Established techniques like monotype, paste, spatula and batik will be applied to create new and experimental paper. This course will allow the participants to create unusual and original work in the world of decorative paper.

Teacher Suzanne Schmollgruber
Date 4th – 6th July
Length 3 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 420.00
Material costs included in the course fee
Participants open to any interested person

23 Paper bindings in three variations

Paper bindings covered with decorated paper are still regarded as extraordinary and therefore are valued and collected.
Three variations with leather corners, edge reinforcement and leather headband will be carried out. In addition to these three paper bindings variations, the program includes title printing and soft slipcases.

Teacher Suzanne Schmollgruber
Date 11th – 15th July
Length 5 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 690.00
Material costs leather depending on use
Participants bookbinders, interested people with previous knowledge

24 Pop-up-Workshop

The goal of this class is to teach participants the necessary theoretical and practical knowledge to produce pop-up bindings.
After a brief overview of the history, forty different techniques and mechanisms will be discussed and analysed.
The main question during this process will be: How to animate a picture. We will look at different ways to use movement, relief, surprising effects and interactive methods to reach this goal.
The practical part of the workshop will demonstrate step by step how to create a pop-up binding. Every single step will be discussed and documented in great detail (preparation of the pages, adhering, covering etc), in order to guarantee that every participant has their own reference book to take home.

Teacher Nadia Corazzini and Anne Goy
Date 16th – 19th August
Length 4 days
Language French and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 850.00
Material costs special material depending on use
Participants bookbinders, interested people with previous knowledge

25 Danish Millimetre Binding

This subtle half leather binding technique, developed in Denmark, has been constantly refi ned over the last century and is seen by bibliophiles as an extraordinary fi ne bookbinding. The book is worked on a 90° shoulder and head caps, similar to the German full leather binding.
Ideal format: approx. DIN A5, 3–10 sections

Teacher Suzanne Schmollgruber
Date 22nd – 26th August
Length 5 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 690.00
Material costs leather depending on use
Participants bookbinders
 

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26 Prägnant: Tips and tricks for the general use

This very practical course has been updated to the latest knowledge and will demonstrate previously unknown techniques made possible with this hand stamping press.
Program: brief history of printing, type setting, designing and stamping with gold and colour foils. Recognising and avoiding potential mistakes. Designing and making a simple brass stamp. Designing and making two book bindings. Introduction to the circular base technique.
Endless printing. Use of clichés. Elaboration of the stencil technique. Theory on the use of colour foils for the book cover.

Teacher Suzanne Schmollgruber
Date 5th – 9th September
Length 5 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 690.00
Material costs included in the course fee
Participants bookbinders, interested people with previous knowledge

27 Working with cardboard on the Prägnant

Everybody knows that one stamps titles on the Prägnant, but only a few know that one can score, crease and fold on the Prägnant.
This course will show how the Prägnant can be used as a multipurpose instrument in the bindery. We will learn how single items, editions, folder and portfolios or boxes can be carried out quickly and cost efficiently.

Teacher Suzanne Schmollgruber
Date 12th – 14th September
Length 3 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 420.00
Material costs special material depending on use
Participants bookbinders, interested people with previous knowledge

28 13 Decoration techniques

We will learn and practice the best known and most used bookbinding decoration techniques. Embossed gilding, feather mosaic in leather, sculptural leather application, raised and recessed relief, decorating with acrylic colours, decorating with shrunken leather, decorating with leather strips, leather breakthrough technique, colour printing etc.
The techniques will be practised on small boards prepared during the course.

Teacher Suzanne Schmollgruber
Date 19th – 23rd September
Length 5 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 690.00
Material costs CHF 48.00
Participants bookbinders, interested people with previous knowledge

29 Architectural potential of the book form

If a book houses a text, what are the possibilities of this enclosure? As much as architecture challenges our assumptions about human spaces, when we approach the book as architecture a rich array of possibilities emerges. In this class, we will explore the visual, structural and three-dimensional elements of the book form. Students will design and elaborate books, book-inspired objects and artists’ books with architecture as the guiding concept. Previous bookbinding experience is important for this workshop.

Teacher Pamela Moore
Date 26th – 30th September
Length 5 days
Language English and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 1’050.00
Material costs special material depending on use
Participants bookbinders, interested people with previous knowledge

30 Half leather bindings with paper and silk covered boards

Bright colours and delicate shining silk, brought together in a relation full of tension; brief, to know the “Aura” of valuable fabric.
The distinctiveness of this technique lies within the three separate parts. It allows us to show the cover material to its best advantage.
Beside the appropriate treatment of the leather, we will emphasise on the work with silk.

Teacher Suzanne Schmollgruber
Date 3rd – 7th October
Length 5 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 690.00
Material costs leather and silk depending on use
Participants bookbinders, interested people with previous knowledge
 

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31 Gilding by hand (French technique)

Gilding by hand with roll and decoration stamp – blind tooling with lines and decoration stamp – carbon black tooling with decoration stamp – gilding with decoration roll – leather application – spine gilding with pallet and letters.
The techniques will be practised on small boards prepared during the course.

Teacher Edwin Heim
Date 18th – 29th October
Length 10 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 1’400.00
Material costs leather CHF 25.00, gold depending on use
Participants bookbinders, interested people with previous knowledge

32 Full leather binding (French technique)

In this course the elaborate technique of the “French binding”, a book becomes a fi ne work of art. Different endpaper constructions will be demonstrated and the books will be rounded and backed to 90° joint. Edges will be decorated by gilding or graphite, embroidered headbands both German and French technique will be taught. Leather preparation will be made with paring machine and knife for covers and inner joint. Special attention will be on the treatment of the leather.

Teacher Suzanne Schmollgruber
Date 7th – 18th November
Length 10 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 1’250.00
Material costs leather and gold depending on use
Participants bookbinders
 

33 Decorative techniques: classical – contemporary – innovative

Participants can carry out their own designs and ideas on bound books or on small boards which will be prepared during the course. Titles can be stamped by hand or with the hot stamping press “Prägnant”.

Teacher Suzanne Schmollgruber
Date 21st – 25th November
Length 5 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 690.00
Material costs special material depending on use
Participants bookbinders, interested people with previous knowledge
 

34 Clamshell box and slipcase

To protect books, graphic art and photos etc. from dust, light and rub, we will produce clamshell boxes or slipcases, depending on the object and purpose.
In this course, we will make to measure padded hard slipcases and will cover and border them with leather. In the second part of the course, we will produce clamshell boxes with
a leather back covered with tissue or paper and padded with either paper, molleton, felt or suede. We will also stamp titles for the clamshell boxes.

Teacher Suzanne Schmollgruber
Date 28th November – 2nd December
Length 5 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 690.00
Material costs leather depending on use
Participants bookbinders, interested people with previous knowledge
 

35 CD covers

Compact discs are very common objects in our every day lives. Everybody, whether privately or for business, uses them daily. Depending on the purpose, CDs are protected either with a very simple or with an elaborate cover. In this course different types of CD covers will be demonstrated and they will be made by the participants. The participants will also do group projects and create their own designs.

Teacher Suzanne Schmollgruber
Date 7th – 9th December
Length 3 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 420.00
Material costs special material depending on use
Participants open to any interested person
 

36 Individual training

This class will help to carry out an idea, a design or a project with the support of the experienced teacher, who will share his tips and tricks with the participants. In these three days the participants can choose their own topics to gain or to improve knowledge or fi nish a project.

Teacher Suzanne Schmollgruber
Date 12th – 16th December
Length 5 days
Language German and explanations in a second language
Fee CHF 690.00
Material costs special material depending on use
Participants bookbinders, interested people with previous knowledge
 

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