Complete Live Webinar Series with Kits Included

Master over 2,000 years of bookbinding history from the comfort of your own home.

The Historic Bookbinding Certification Bundle is our most comprehensive educational experience, bringing together every class in our Historic Bookbinding Certification into one complete package. Rather than purchasing each workshop individually, you’ll receive every live webinar, every project kit, and the opportunity to earn your Historic Bookbinding Certification—all while saving hundreds of dollars.

Designed for aspiring bookbinders, conservators, librarians, artists, historians, educators, and lifelong learners, this program guides you through the evolution of the codex from the ancient world to the modern era. Along the way, you’ll recreate the sewing structures, materials, and techniques that have shaped books for nearly two millennia.

Each webinar includes a professionally prepared kit shipped directly to your home, live step-by-step instruction, downloadable reference materials, access to webinar recordings, and ongoing support as you progress through the program.

Whether your goal is to develop professional bookbinding skills, deepen your understanding of historical structures, or simply experience the joy of creating beautiful books by hand, this bundle provides the complete journey.

Learn from a Conservator

Every class in the Historic Bookbinding Certification is taught from the perspective of professional conservation. Rather than simply learning how to make a book, you’ll discover why books were constructed the way they were, how structures evolved over time, and how this knowledge informs modern conservation and restoration. This historical context is what transforms the program from a collection of projects into a true study of the history of the codex.

What’s Included

Your enrollment includes:

• Admission to all 14 Historic Bookbinding live webinars (or recorded version). These live webinars start late summer 2026 and continue occurring monthly through the fall of 2027.
• Complete supply kits shipped for every class
• Downloadable written instructions and reference materials
• Access to webinar recordings after each class
• Optional email support throughout the program
• Portfolio review for certification
• Historic Bookbinding Certification upon successful completion

The Historic Bookbinding Journey

Throughout the program, you’ll recreate 14 historic structures that represent major milestones in the book’s evolution.

Ancient Bookbinding

• Nag Hammadi Binding
• Historic Coptic I (Single Needle)
• Historic Coptic II (Multiple Needle)

Asian Traditions

• Japanese Yotsume Toji

Medieval Europe

• Medieval Sewing Structures
• Leather Long-Stitch (Soft Spine)
• Historic Stiff-Spine Long-Stitch

The Rise of the Printed Book

• Historic Pamphlet Structures
• Colonial Single-Cord Binding

European Fine Binding

• French Link I (Supported Sewing)
• French Link II (Unsupported Sewing)

Industrial & Publishing Era

• Flat-Back / Library Style Binding
• Perfect Binding

Historic Housing

• Custom Historic Slipcase

By the end of the certification, you’ll have created an extraordinary collection representing the evolution of Western bookbinding across nearly 2,000 years.

How Certification Works

1. Attend the Webinars (or virtual recording)

Participate in each live webinar at your own pace.

Classes may be completed over time as they’re offered throughout the year. If you miss a live session, you’ll receive access to the recording so you can continue progressing toward certification. Multiple offerings of each class are scheduled throughout the year to accommodate different schedules.

2. Build Your Portfolio

After each class, you’ll independently recreate the historical binding you’ve learned.

These replication projects demonstrate your understanding of the structure while building confidence and craftsmanship.

By completion, you’ll possess an impressive portfolio consisting of:

• 13 historically inspired bindings
• One custom slipcase
• 14 independent replication projects

3. Submit for Review

Once your portfolio is complete, submit your replication projects for evaluation. For distance learners, you will be able to share your creations through a video/ video call.

Our instructors will review:

• Historical accuracy
• Sewing technique
• Structural integrity
• Overall craftsmanship
• Attention to detail

Successful participants will receive the Historic Bookbinding Certification, recognizing mastery of the program’s historical binding structures.

Why Earn the Certification?

You’ll gain:

• Expertise in 13 distinct historic binding structures
• A deeper understanding of over 2,000 years of book history
• Practical experience with traditional materials and techniques
• A professional-quality portfolio of handcrafted books
• Skills valuable for conservation, restoration, fine binding, and historical interpretation
• Membership in a growing community of historic bookbinding enthusiasts

Who This Program Is For

Perfect for:

• Beginning bookbinders
• Experienced binders expanding their historical knowledge
• Conservators
• Librarians
• Archivists
• Museum professionals
• Historians
• Artists
• Educators
• Collectors
• Anyone fascinated by the history of the handmade book

No prior bookbinding experience is required.

Bundle Pricing

Historic Bookbinding Certification Bundle

Regular Value: $2,340+ and approximate shipping ($280) = $2,620

Bundle Price: $2,197

You Save Over $400

Your enrollment includes:

✓ All 14 live webinar classes

✓ All class kits

✓ Webinar recordings

✓ Downloadable instructional materials

✓ Certification review

✓ Historic Bookbinding Certification

Please Note

The certification bundle includes all webinar materials and class kits. Materials for your independent replication projects are not included, as many participants choose to personalize these books using their own papers, leathers, cloths, and decorative materials. We are happy to provide recommendations for sourcing supplies.

Shipping & Processing

Please allow approximately 8–12 business days for your first class kit to arrive before your initial webinar. Additional kits will be shipped in advance of each scheduled workshop. Every kit is carefully prepared and packed by hand to ensure the highest quality.

The price includes all shipping costs, also discounted.