Book That!
Book That! There are 2 sessions. Scroll down to see information for both.
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Book That! There are 2 sessions. Scroll down to see information for both. 〰️
Book That! Concertina-SLot Book
Instructor: Derek Bacchus
Friday September 11, 2026
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Fee: $60 All materials (and use of tools) included
Maximum capacity is 8
We continue this series of mini-workshops (by popular demand!) from last summer where we made three different book structures (one each month). Beginners are very welcome, or if you just want to continue learning in this super-accessible format. All tools, and materials are provided, plus beautifully designed instructions to take home with you so you can do it all over again.
This simple, but elegant book structure combines three 16-page sections with a concertina-accordion-fold connector. After that we will add unique covers that will use a favorite decorative paper of your own choosing, brought from home (a 12"x12" sheet to make the two separate covers).
All tools and materials are provided for this workshop.
Book That! The Japanese Stab-Sewn Tortoise Shell Book
Instructor: Derek Bacchus
Friday November 13, 2026
Time: 6:00pm – 8:30pm
Fee: $60 All materials (and use of tools) included
Maximum capacity is 8
Welcome to the last mini-bookbinding workshop of the year for anyone who wants an easy and fun introduction to the world of making books. This is another foray into Japanese stab-sewn bookmaking, but with more complexity along the spine…the beautiful tortoise-shell pattern (Kikko-toji). We will practice the sewing pattern first on a cover board template, with pre-made holes, then move on to making a sample book with all the measurements included on the back cover. A basic bookbinding tools, techniques and paper selection overview will be included when we begin. Become a bookbinder in two hours!
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Derek Bacchus has been a publishing consultant, creative director, designer, photographer, educator, letterpress printer, and bookbinder. He was a magazine art director for a number of titles, a book publishing design director, and a publisher and chief product officer at a children’s edtech startup.
He has taught for over twenty years, including design history at Parsons School of Design and The Cooper Union (New York); 2-D Design, and Information Design at Cooper Union; and bookbinding at the Pont Aven School of Contemporary Art in Brittany, France. He has design degrees from Parsons School of Design, and Yale University, where he also studied Greek, Roman, Medieval and Renaissance history.