Piergiorgio Traverso

A full day to learn the secrets of Japan's ancient bookbinding techniques. . A philosophy based on structural simplicity, yet able to create sturdy and elegant books, albums, ledgers. We will e...Read all

Discover a simple yet very attractive printing technique, in which the die is not engraved, but drawn with inks on a plate. It is a XVII century technique, then used also by such artists as Degas a...Read all

A full day to learn how to create books and journals using the coptic sewing binding, a very antique technique that does not require glue, only paper, needle and thread. The sewing is visible on the...Read all

Experiment calligraphy techniques and create your own "manifest". Starting from spontaneous gestures, we will study materic and chromatic graphisms, in search of a personal visual balance, also using...Read all

We will create unique original drawings by using the ancient Japanese of printing on paper by contact with water, experimenting various types of paper, colors and also canvas. I'ts a simple technique...Read all

For those who already attended Creative Bookbinding 1, or who wants to accept the challenge, two more intensive days to widen the knowledge of handmade bookbindind. This workshop is ideal to those...Read all

Two short sessions to learn the Cancellersca calligraphy, the Italian ultimate writing stile, created in the renaissance and still used today due to its simplicity, elegance, versatility and readabili...Read all

Create a handmade book for your doodles, drawings and notes. We will use the signature tecnique, without any supporting frame, only needle, thread, glue, paper and cardboard. Pages are handsewn and...Read all

A full day to larn how to create books and journals using the coptic sewing binding, a very antique technique that does not require glue, only paper, needle and thread. The sewing is visible on the b...Read all

Two days to discover the art of handmade bookbinding and learn to create unique books and journals by using needle and thread. This workshop is ideal to those who love to write, take notes, doodle,...Read all