C L A S S  •   O U T L I N E

1. Introduction/Overview of class • 15 min 

1. Icebreaker

1. Names

2. Pronouns

3. What do you like to write about or what would you use this journal for?

2. Go over the names/uses of the materials, class structure, any preliminary questions

2. Preparing the textblock • 30 min

1. Create signatures

2. Create guidelines for hole punching

3. Punch holes in signatures

3. Creating the covers • 60 min

1. Measure and cut cover boards

2. Cut cover material with margins

3. Adhere book cloth to the covers

4. Measure/cut end pages

5. Adhere end papers

6. Punch holes in cover boards

4. Assembling the book • 60 min

1. Sewing the books together with kettle stitch

5. Closing • 10 min

1. Sourcing materials

2. Feedback