Intro to Bookbinding: Paperback to Leatherbound

Shop Area: Craft Fabrication Shop

Minimum Age: 16 years old

Learn the basics of book binding and turn a simple paperback into a unique leatherbound hardback book! During this class, you'll be taken through the process of how to carefully strip & prepare your paperback book to be rebound. You'll be take through the process of how to cut your hardcover base, adhere your leather, and add end papers. Finally, you'll end off by adding ribbons and other decorative elements to make the book customized to you!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please bring your own paperback book to bind. You may also bring your own ribbon, lightweight fabric, and end paper if you would like something specific.

Led by: Willy Minnix

Willy Minnix is the owner of Minnix Music in Winston Salem. He has been teaching music for 30 years, and has worked as a professional sound technician in NY, where he worked with several famous musicians and actors like the Marshall Tucker Band, the Indigo Girls, Keanu Reeves and Kevin Bacon to name a few. At Minnix Music in addition to teaching music, Willy repairs instruments as well. Willy has written several books including the Dead Man's Tuning Mandolin books, and the book Lyrics and Music: Music Theory for Aspiring Songwriters.

This class is for makers 13 years old and older. All makers ages 16 years old and under must be accompanied by an adult.  Please email workshops@wsmixxer.org for any questions.