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November 2023 by Scott Bluerock
I wandered around the workshop and paper art exhibit. I enjoyed seeing all the bookbinding equipment and letterpress supplies. Seems like a cool place to attend a class.
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October 2023 by Kevin F.
Not sure this is as much a review as it is an enlightenment. SF CotB recently had a cool event which opened its doors to the public and provided a way to support the Center. It featured using an antique, functioning steam-roller to press lino images which were then sold. The cost to go there was zero, and the prints were not exorbitant in price but the service s at the Center were very cool! I really loved the layout and it looks like they have tons of classes and in a very open, supporting environment.
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September 2023 by Linda Munoz
Great place for classes on book making/ binding.
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August 2023 by Lauren Gust
SFCB is definitely worth a visit if you're in the area - they have a small store onsite with independent books and paper goods from local artists, as well as a gallery space with rotating exhibitions.They also have an excellent slate of 1-day and multi-day workshops, including book binding, printing press / typesetting, and paper marbling. Class sizes are generally small (and popular classes usually sell out) so it's best to sign up ahead of time.
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May 2023 by Maddy Quine
Learning about the history of print is a surprisingly interesting hobby! The old machines they have are incredible and I highly recommend the annual print festival.
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October 2022 by Shu Lai
Visited for the Roadworks show and the steam press!
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July 2021 by Leah Lawson
If I lived in San Fran I would be spending a lot of time here.
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March 2020 by Aubrie Johnson
An excellent spot for writers and crafty folks. Bookbinding classes are reasonably priced (for San Francisco, at least), and you can learn so much about bookmaking just by wandering around the place for free.
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March 2020 by Daniel Coming
What an unexpectedly fun gem!
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December 2019 by Kat Smith
This place is a blast for book nerds or people who just love learning new things.
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December 2019 by James Hancock
This is a unique place for anyone who is interested in the printed word. Did you know that people were writing books on palm leaves in Southeast Asia a thousand years ago? They have a whole collection of them here.
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December 2019 by Mendy Graux
OMG had a blast. Roots of Motor Power from Willits Ca Brought a 1923 Kelly Spring field steam roller.
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October 2019 by Stephen Schur
Remember books? Bookbinding? Prints? Printmaking? No, then come here and learn. Yes, then come here and enjoy.
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October 2019 by Seth Newsome
They are preserving traditional printing arts into the new millennium, what's not to love? I have attended a few open houses here and when I can find the time I plan to take their bookbinding and press printing workshops
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August 2019 by sarah mayo
Free to see exhibits and good place for book workshops .
