The Bindery

The Silliman Bindery is one of the most active extracurricular arts facilities on campus. Here Silliman students learn the art of bookbinding and create their own books and journals from scratch. Over the past few years students have bound hundreds of books, ranging from leather journals to hand-bound editions of famous books, such as Les Miserables.

The bindery is located underneath Entryway A and is equipped with all the necessary tools and materials. Students are encouraged to use the bindery during regularly scheduled workshops and study breaks, when student instructors will be available to provide assistance.

Students who wish to find out about upcoming workshops can join the Yale Guild of Bookmakers’ Instagram @yalebookmakersguild.

Reservation Policy for the Art Room and Book Bindery

Reservation Eligibility: Only Silliman students may reserve the Art Room and Book Bindery.
Reservation Duration: Reservations are made in one-hour intervals, with a maximum of four hours per day.
Access: Entry to the space is by key and lockbox.
Supply Usage: Only use supplies you are familiar with. Do not use supplies that have individual identifiers on them (e.g., John’s paint set).
Storage: Storing your work in the space is only allowed during dry or cure times. Long-term storage is not permitted.
Clean-Up: You must clean up the space after use to avoid being denied future reservations.
Reporting Issues: Report any equipment or supplies in disrepair by emailing smaide.yale@gmail.com.

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