Workshops are offered several times a year, at various bay area locations, either at teachers' studios or at the San Francisco Center for the Book. Courses are held by nationally recognized instructors with hands-on instruction in fine binding, book structures, paper decorating, equipment maintenance and many other techniques. Open to all those who are interested, some course may have prerequisites. 

SCHOLARSHIPS: As a member organization which includes binders of all levels, we strive to create space for everyone to learn new skills and applications. To apply for a scholarship please click here to complete the form. Details of the scholarship are included at the top of the form.  

Please note: The workshop Early Gothic Binding (Late 13th Century) with Shaun Thompson has been cancelled due to travel reasons. For those that registered for the workshop will receive a full refund. Thank you for your interest and we hope to reschedule Shaun in the new year.