FOBA 2026 - Roberta Lavadour - Link Stitch/Ethiopian Board Attachment

Focus on Book Arts 2026

Roberta Lavadour
Link Stitch/Ethiopian Board Attachment - Thursday & Friday, June 25-26, 2026

Read more about FOBA 2026 on their website!
https://focusonbookarts.org/2026-foba-conference/

Workshop Description:

If you’re a fan of what’s commonly referred to as a Coptic binding, but don’t like the way covers tend to drift, this type of board attachment is a game changer. Historically used for wooden boards, the technique will be adapted to readily available binder board, then we’ll experiment with different design options. The finished book is both beautiful and
structurally sound.

No experience necessary but comfort using hand tools and attention to detail are a plus.

Prerequisites (participants should know how to):
• Overcome a small learning curve
• Comfort using hand tools

Materials/equipment to be provided by students:

• Cutting mat
• Bone folder
• Teflon folder
• Metal ruler
• Scissors
• Brick wrapped in paper and tape or other book weight (may be supplied by FOBA)
• Pen/paper for note-taking
• Alternative cover paper if desired