Hardcover/Sewn Bookbinding
Hardcover/Sewn Bookbinding
Milwaukee, WI
Try your hand at bookbinding with this beginner's-level workshop that results in two hard-bound memo books! In this class led by The Bindery's lead bookbinder, Daniel Ehn, each participant will produce their own sewn blank books with a cased-in hardcover including a decorative paper covering, roun…
Thursday, January 26 2023
6:00 PM
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8:00 PM
PAPERJAM Holiday Market
PAPERJAM Holiday Market
Milwaukee, WI
Back due to popular demand! One more night only! PAPERJAM is Milwaukee's new collaborative pop-up market for book lovers and print nerds hosted here at The Bindery! Featuring books, prints, and paper goods from over a dozen local organizations and artisans. Come grab the perfect gift for your favo…
Friday, December 9 2022
5:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Build-a-Book: Riso Notebook Bar
Build-a-Book: Riso Notebook Bar
Milwaukee, WI
Create cover-to-cover custom spiral notebooks with team bearbear and team Bindery! With spiral binding, every page can be a different paper, thickness, or color, with diverse elements woven together for a handy notebook that fits your needs and style. Perfect for grocery lists, jotting down dreams,…
Saturday, November 5 2022
2:00 PM
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5:00 PM
Japanese Stab Binding
Japanese Stab Binding
Milwaukee, WI
Join us for an evening of book making using a traditional, Japanese-style of decorative binding. This popular stab-binding technique results in exterior stitching patterns that are visable (and beautiful) on the front and rear covers. Each student will learn two different stitches and produce two s…
Tuesday, November 15 2022
6:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Experimental Paper Marbling
Experimental Paper Marbling
Milwaukee, WI
Join us for a paper marbling adventure! This class is suitable for beginners who want to experiment and explore with color, style and technique: results will vary from person to person and sheet to sheet in this fun, casual evening. Each student will learn the basics of marbling set-up including a…
Tuesday, January 17 2023
6:00 PM
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8:00 PM
Letterpress 101: Printing Posters with Wood Type
Letterpress 101: Printing Posters with Wood Type
Milwaukee, WI
This class is for those looking to learn the core foundations of letterpress printing here at the shop, using our collection of historic wood type as inspiration! Ideal for anyone who would like to make their own work here in the future, or for curious beginners who want an overview of the basics w…
Saturday, November 12 2022
1:00 PM
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4:00 PM
Riso Technics: Training for Members
Riso Technics: Training for Members
Milwaukee, WI
Riso Technics is a technical workshop that is required for those who want to use the Risograph printer as a member or resident at The Bindery.This class dives into the nitty-gritty specifics of operating the Risograph on your own. You must take this class + book a free orientation to qualify for me…
Mon, Aug 22 2022
5:30 PM
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Fri, Nov 4 2022
7:30 PM
Personalized Holiday Card Sets
Personalized Holiday Card Sets
Milwaukee, WI
No matter how you celebrate the winter season, everyone loves getting a specialty-printed card! Join us to make your own set of 12 Risographed and letterpressed holiday cards. For this class our team will have two non-denominational Risographed backgrounds (designed in advance) that students can c…
Saturday, December 10 2022
10:00 AM
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12:00 PM
Experimental Paper Marbling
Experimental Paper Marbling
Milwaukee, WI
Join us for a paper marbling adventure! This class is suitable for beginners who want to experiment and explore with color, style and technique: results will vary from person to person and sheet to sheet in this fun, casual evening. Each student will learn the basics of marbling set-up including a…
Mon, Sep 19 2022
6:00 PM
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Mon, Oct 17 2022
8:00 PM
Behind the Scenes @ The Bindery: A Public Tour
Behind the Scenes @ The Bindery: A Public Tour
Milwaukee, WI
Join us for a tour of our facility with owner and Managing Direction, Zachary Lifton. This casual walkthrough will feature the areas where we print, sew, and create books using 100 year-old equipment in the heart of Bay View. We'll touch on our history as the former Wisconsin Book Bindery, and take…
Saturday, December 3 2022
2:00 PM
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3:00 PM