Exploring Japanese Stab Book Techniques with Adele Ross- 4 Sessions
Dive into the art of Japanese stab binding with Adele Ross across four fun, creative sessions to make your own unique books!
Thursdays, May 21, 28 & June 4 ,11, 2026
From 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Day 1 – Project 1: Traditional Japanese Stab Book Binding Techniques
Design and prepare book covers for the first book using traditional Japanese techniques for book binding. Pros and Cons of different papers that can be used for bookmaking. Paperfolding, cutting techniques, and demonstrate tools used. Demonstrate pasting papers to the book covers.
Day 2 – Assembling Book 1
Demonstrate cutting, folding, and punching of signature pages. Demonstrate stitch techniques and materials. Assemble and stitch the book.
Day 3 – Project 2: Artistic Japanese Stab Book Project
Design a Stab Book using fabrics, papers, and found objects provided by the instructor.
Day 4- Assembling Book 2
Demonstrate the cutting, folding, and punching of book signature pages. Assemble and stitch the book.
Young Adults and Adults who have had experience in making a book.
6 participants
$240
Supplies / Fees: $20 paid to the instructor.
About Adele
Adele Ross is a graduate of Moore College of Art in Philadelphia. She is an accomplished Printmaker who began her printing journey at Montgomery College in Maryland. Ross’s book-making interest has evolved from her printing, which she feels is a natural progression from her press.
Dive into the art of Japanese stab binding with Adele Ross across four fun, creative sessions to make your own unique books!
Thursdays, May 21, 28 & June 4 ,11, 2026
From 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Day 1 – Project 1: Traditional Japanese Stab Book Binding Techniques
Design and prepare book covers for the first book using traditional Japanese techniques for book binding. Pros and Cons of different papers that can be used for bookmaking. Paperfolding, cutting techniques, and demonstrate tools used. Demonstrate pasting papers to the book covers.
Day 2 – Assembling Book 1
Demonstrate cutting, folding, and punching of signature pages. Demonstrate stitch techniques and materials. Assemble and stitch the book.
Day 3 – Project 2: Artistic Japanese Stab Book Project
Design a Stab Book using fabrics, papers, and found objects provided by the instructor.
Day 4- Assembling Book 2
Demonstrate the cutting, folding, and punching of book signature pages. Assemble and stitch the book.
Young Adults and Adults who have had experience in making a book.
6 participants
$240
Supplies / Fees: $20 paid to the instructor.
About Adele
Adele Ross is a graduate of Moore College of Art in Philadelphia. She is an accomplished Printmaker who began her printing journey at Montgomery College in Maryland. Ross’s book-making interest has evolved from her printing, which she feels is a natural progression from her press.
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Highlights
- 3 hours
- In person
Refund Policy
Location
Washington Printmakers Gallery
1675 Wisconsin Avenue Northwest
Washington, DC 20007
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