MAGNETIC CASES - Szily Style - BOI0224
Milan, 24/25 February 2024
Cristina Balbiano d'Aramengo
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The magnetic box’s original idea belongs to Hélène Jolis, a French book artist and well known teacher of gold tooling techniques. Her idea, developed first by Sün Evrard, was further improved by Eva Szily. 
 
The box is made of 250-400 gsm card, and it feels light and strong at the same time.
Wooden battens, in case covered in paper, reinforce head, tail and sometimes also the fore-edge; the box is closed with magnetic strips which guarantee perfect closure and protection of the content.
 
It is a fairly simple case to make and certainly quicker than a box built and lined in several stages; very suitable both for the conservation of valuable books and for the protection of contemporary and design projects, be they volumes or loose papers.
 
Particular attention is paid to measuring the parts before cutting, creasing and gluing (exploring the details to keep in mind when you want to make a balanced and correct design).
 
During the workshop a model will be covered, but some variations will also be shown. Each participant will create their own tailor-made case for a book they bring from home, whether it is their own binding or a pre-existing book.
 
During the workshop will be taught a model, tailored to a book previously bound by the participants; some variations will also be shown.
 
Before the workshop, participants will be given informations about materials and the size of the book to bring.
 

LOCATION
The course will take place at Professione Libro, Via A. Del Bon, 1 - 20158 MILAN - I
Unfortunately our premises are not accessible to people with motor disabilities or walking difficulties, as they are located in the basement without a lift.

TIME TABLE
Saturday and Sunday 9,30am/6,30pm with about one hour lunch break

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
Registration must be made before the closing date.
Participation fee: 255 euro, including coffee breaks, costs of materials and the use of tools provided by the organizers. Early bird offer (enrollment by 22 January) 235 euro.

Membership to the Association for 2024 is required (30 euro).

There is limited availability so you are invited to book early.
Closing date for enrolment and payment of the fee: 14 February 2024.
However, the final registration order being determined by the payment order, it is necessary to pay at the time of registration, so that the place is guaranteed.

CANCELLATION - PLEASE READ CAREFULLY
Enrolment must be cancelled in writing.
If the cancellation letter is posted two weeks or more before the workshop begins, the participation fee will be refunded minus a 15% cancellation charge.
If the cancellation letter is posted less than two weeks but before the closing date of enrollments, then the participation fee will be refunded minus a 50% cancellation charge.
No refund will be given in case of cancellation after the closing date. Yet, if a person on the waiting list could take over, the fee will be refunded in full (to the exclusion of any membership fee paid contextually, covering the administration costs).
No refund will be given if, once registered and without further communication, the student doesn't partecipate.
In case the minimum number of participants should not be reached, the course will be cancelled and the whole fee refunded.
The confirmation of the feasibility of the workshop will be announced to the participants after the closing of entries, or when the minimum number of enrolments will be reached.


MAGNETIC CASES - Szily Style - BOI0224
Milan, 24/25 February 2024
Cristina Balbiano d'Aramengo

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