COMPARTMENT BOXES  - BXS0526
Milan, May 1-4, 2026
Cristina Balbiano d'Aramengo
549,0000 EUR materials included
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This type of box, derived from one of the many models by Cor Aerssens, one of Europe's leading boxmakers and a longtime collaborator with Professione Libro, is the natural progression of the lidded models analyzed in Boxes 1, and is part of the basic box series.

 
Often, when creating a container, there's a need to divide it into compartments to hold and separate smaller contents, be they buttons or tools, perhaps even bookbinding tools.

 
This is an extremely useful model, and during its construction, we will explore various compartmentalization methods, including a curved bottom, which allows for easier removal of small objects.

 
During the four-day seminar, we will analyze the basic techniques of multilayered construction, which ensures solidity and clean assembly, followed by lining with strong paper, with virtually invisible and very elegant joins.

 
Once you've learned the techniques and tricks for measuring, cutting, and assembling, you'll be able to independently create many other models, with different sizes and different numbers of compartments.

 
This workshop is open to (not entirely) beginners and advanced users.
Knowledge of the materials and tools is recommended.
 

LOCATION
The course will take place at Professione Libro,
Via Angelo 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
From Thursday to Sunday: 9.30 am - 6.30 pm (1h lunch break, coffee break).
It will be possible to eat all together in a bar close to the workshop.
Tuition will be in Italian, but the teacher can assist students in English and French if required.

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT
Registration must be made before the closing date.
The participation fee is 549 EUR, including coffee breaks, costs of materials and the use of tools, provided by the organizers.

The course is limited in number: last-minute registrations cannot guarantee availability. Upon reaching the maximum number admitted, it is possible to ask to be placed on the waiting list.

The final registration order is determined by the order of payment.
To register, please send an email to info@professionelibro.it to receive instructions for paying the participation fee, which is essential to guarantee your place.
Closing date for enrolment and payment of the fee: April 21, 2026.
 
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.
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.

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