Bookmaking Workshop: Japanese Side Stitch Binding (In Person) | Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Bookmaking Workshop: Japanese Side Stitch Binding (In Person)

Explore Japanese side stitch binding (also known as stab binding), a simple, non-adhesive bookbinding technique. Open to students 16 and above.

Course description

In this method, single sheets of paper are sewn together using a variety of decorative stitches, creating a book with an exposed spine that showcases the thread work. Japanese side stitch binding is budget-friendly, adaptable, and easily personalized through different and elegant stitch patterns. This hands-on workshop will explore a brief history, engage in discussion and follow step-by-step demonstrations to create a handmade book. / Materials fee of $35 included in course tuition.

Open to students ages 16 and above. Review complete policies, including class cancellation policies, before completing your registration.

Interested in other bookbinding techniques? Check out Long Stitch Binding and Copic Stitch Binding.

Course meeting details

This course meets in person on MCAD's campus.

Prerequisites

None

Required materials

Supplies

  • Pen or pencil
  • Notebook or sketchbook
  • X-acto knife

The material fee for this class will cover the materials needed.

Questions

Contact MCAD Continuing Education at continuing_education@mcad.edu or call 612.874.3765.

Register

Title
Non-credit Tuition
$84.50
Student Birthdate
  • Date:
    -
  • Time:
    10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. CT
  • Day(s) of the week:
    Saturday
  • Ages:
    Open to students ages 16 and above.
  • Term:
    Spring 2026
  • Instructor: Bridget O'Malley
  • Location:
    In Person
  • SKU:
    CSFA 1707 01 SP26

Prerequisites:

None

Address

2501 Stevens Avenue
Minneapolis, MN 55404

Contact Us

612.874.3700
800.874.MCAD (6223)
Fax: 612.874.3701

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