Beginner bookbinding workshop led by our master craftsman, David Weinstein
Everyone created a personalized, handmade pamphlet-style book to take home.
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Author: Richard Lim
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Sip and Paint! Limited Space.
Discover Gyotaku with us
Join The Book Institute on Sunday, November 1 at 1pm in Burbank for GYOTAKU ART — a Japanese fish printing workshop where history, craft, and creativity come together.
Guided by artist and educator Paula Whiteman, you will learn traditional Gyotaku techniques and create your own prints using provided fish replicas and materials.
Sip, paint, and explore this beautiful printmaking tradition with a small group of fellow makers in a relaxed, hands on setting. We would love to create with you.
📍 Book Institute, Burbank, CA 91506
📅 November 1, 2026
🕒 1:00 PM
Book Institute
PO Box 11251
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It’s Time to Clean Your Books
Tips You Can Use
It’s Time to Clean Your Books
We are pleased to share that our own Master Craftsman Bookbinder, Mr. David Weinstein, was quoted in a recent New York Times Wirecutter article, “It’s Time to Clean Your Books” by Katie Okamoto.
….Often, a barely damp paper towel or microfiber cloth is all you need, said Weinstein.
Treat your books to preventive care
Avoid pulling books out by tugging the top of the spine, which can stress the binding and dust cover over time, said McCarthy and David Weinstein, a bookbinder based in Los Angeles. Instead, it’s gentler if you slightly push in the books on either side of the book you want to grab, such as with your ring finger and index finger. Doing so allows you to grasp your desired book on either side of its spine.