Piano Play

Instructed by Elissa Campbell

Zoom Class - March 25, 26, 27 5-7PM (est)

$115 per person

The spine of the intriguing Piano Hinge binding is one that is woven instead of glued or sewn – it is held together using dowels or sticks. This structure, invented by Hedi Kyle, was named because of its resemblance to the hinge of a piano lid. 

In this class, you’ll learn how to construct both the basic Piano Hinge book and the Piano Hinge Album (it’s got storage pockets!).

In this class, each participant will leave class with two books to keep as a reference for each structure. You will receive a detailed handout and resource list for all materials we use. No previous experience is required. You'll feel more comfortable in the class if you have experience using an X-Acto knife.

Participants are encouraged to collect small photos, paper ephemera, and/or other flat items to put in the pockets.

For ages 14 and up.

****This class includes a kit mailed to your class.****

Mailed Kit includes the materials below.

If you would  prefer to provide your own materials a discount can be applied to your class fee. Please reach out to us at contact@frederickbookarts.org for more details.

Piano Hinge Book

• Canson Mi-Teintes drawing paper 98 lb (160 gsm) or equivalent
  • 6 pieces, 6" x 12" grain short (can be different colors)
• Lollipop/treat sticks
  • 5 sticks, 6" long: https://www.michaels.com/product/6-lollipop-sticks-by-celebrate-it-10265156

Piano Hinge Accordion

• Mylar polyester sheets
  • 4 pieces, 4.5" x 14": https://www.talasonline.com/Mylar-Polyester-Sheets
• Canson Mi-Teintes drawing paper 98 lb (160 gsm) or equivalent
  • 2 pieces, 8.75" x 17" grain short
• Cover weight paper 80 lb
  • 4 pieces, 8.75" x 17"  grain short
• Elephant Hide text weight 110 gsm
  • 1 piece, 8.75" x 12"  grain short. This paper holds up to folding and repeated opening/closing well. https://www.talasonline.com/Elephant-Hide-Paper
• Wood dowel
  • 1 piece, 8.75" x 0.1875". You can find this at a hardware store.
• Roller adhesive
  • My favorite: https://www.tombowusa.com/mono-adhesive-permanent.html

This class will be recorded and available to particpants for 2 weeks after the last class in the session.