(above: samples from the “Introduction to Bookbinding” class taught by Red Letter Day)
It always seems weird to me, every single time: in the middle of summer (or fall or winter) I’m sitting down with my datebook to plan up a storm of teaching. Any workshop instructor knows that most classes are scheduled well in advance; that means I’m already well into the planning stages for holiday 2015 classes while most folks are packing the RV and heading off to Lake Tahoe.
(above: Non Adhesive Accordion Books, 09.23, SFCB)
(above: The Book of Flim Flam, 08.24, SFCB)
This year is no exception! If you’re here in the San Francisco bay area, I’d love to see you in one of my classes at the San Francisco Center for the Book.
(above: Creative Carousel Books, 10.11, SFCB)
I’ll be teaching plenty of favorites: “Faux Postage”, “Creative Carousel Books”, and “Non-Adhesive Accordion Books”…
(above: Fabulous Faux Postage, 11.18, SFCB)
…as well as a new class or two! (“The Book of Flim Flam” and “Single Signature Hardcover Binding”)
(above: student work from the Creative Carousel Books class)
Needless to say, there’s something for everyone, regardless of skill set! Just think: if you start planning now, you can give a handmade gift from the heart during the holiday season. Perhaps you’d like to design artistamps for your outgoing kringle mail; maybe Auntie Grace or a nephew would like a created-just-for-them journal. Whatever the case, I’ll be teaching a class that shows you how-to!
(above: “Introduction to Bookbinding” samples)
Dream it and DO it! (and I’ll see you in class!)
–JH
For more info, visit SF Center for the Book –> Workshops, and search by either “month” or “type”; my workshops fall under both “binding” and “arts”.
Everyday should be a Red Letter Day... 
Sounds great! Where can I find a schedule of classes?
Hi there Denise! —
For a full line up of classes at the SF Center for the Book, you can hop over here: https://sfcb.org/workshops. If you’re interested in “Jennie-specific classes”, I keep an up-to-date schedule of those on the sidebar of the RLD blog. Curious about future class dates? Email me directly! : redletterdayzine@gmail.com.
Hope our paths cross soon!
–JH
On the off chance you’ll be visiting Cascadia this summer, you are invited to attend our annual summer gathering (flyer attached). I will be attending Anna Banana’s retrospective exhibition at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria on 18-19 Sept. Â ~ Jack @ Cascadia Artpost
Cascadia! —
Thanks so very much for the invite — you’re a gem! I’m trying to figure out a way to make it up to Anna’s show — I have no doubt it’ll be the event of the year. And now that I know –>YOU’LL<– be there… 🙂
–JH
Are you ever doing any classes in NYC?
Hi there Ora —
I just finished teaching a handful of classes in NYC this past May; I’m currently lining up a few things for the fall in NYC (at The Ink Pad.) I’ll be sure to make an announcement here at the RLD blog, as well as on twitter and IG once everything is confirmed!
–JH