BOOKFORGE
@bookforge.bsky.social
BOOKFORGE is a small family owned and operated traditional bindery studio in historic Erie, Pennsylvania!
Whipstitches out, one by one. Clean blade. Steady hand. The goal: release the text block without scarring the paper grain. You’ll hear that tiny snap when a thread lets go—that’s progress.
https://www.patreon.com/cw/BOOKFORGE
https://www.patreon.com/cw/BOOKFORGE
December 5, 2025 at 11:02 PM
Whipstitches out, one by one. Clean blade. Steady hand. The goal: release the text block without scarring the paper grain. You’ll hear that tiny snap when a thread lets go—that’s progress.
https://www.patreon.com/cw/BOOKFORGE
https://www.patreon.com/cw/BOOKFORGE
12/12. 12/13. Bring pockets. Leave with stories.
#ShopSmall #ShopErie #GalleryNight #Handmade
#ShopSmall #ShopErie #GalleryNight #Handmade
December 4, 2025 at 1:31 AM
12/12. 12/13. Bring pockets. Leave with stories.
#ShopSmall #ShopErie #GalleryNight #Handmade
#ShopSmall #ShopErie #GalleryNight #Handmade
Two days. One address. Bring friends. Leave with stories.
December 3, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Two days. One address. Bring friends. Leave with stories.
Feel that? ▢ yep ▢ tell me more.
#MakersMarket #LocalArt #Journaling #GiftsThatLast
#MakersMarket #LocalArt #Journaling #GiftsThatLast
December 3, 2025 at 12:42 AM
Feel that? ▢ yep ▢ tell me more.
#MakersMarket #LocalArt #Journaling #GiftsThatLast
#MakersMarket #LocalArt #Journaling #GiftsThatLast
“Art has an address. We’re unlocking it soon.”
10 | 20 Collective. Community-minded tone.
#EriePA #ShopSmall #ShopErie #GalleryNight #1020Collective #HolidayBazaar #BOOKFORGE #Handbound #CoffeeCulture #Ezju #Brodur #BookishGifts
10 | 20 Collective. Community-minded tone.
#EriePA #ShopSmall #ShopErie #GalleryNight #1020Collective #HolidayBazaar #BOOKFORGE #Handbound #CoffeeCulture #Ezju #Brodur #BookishGifts
December 2, 2025 at 5:15 PM
“Art has an address. We’re unlocking it soon.”
10 | 20 Collective. Community-minded tone.
#EriePA #ShopSmall #ShopErie #GalleryNight #1020Collective #HolidayBazaar #BOOKFORGE #Handbound #CoffeeCulture #Ezju #Brodur #BookishGifts
10 | 20 Collective. Community-minded tone.
#EriePA #ShopSmall #ShopErie #GalleryNight #1020Collective #HolidayBazaar #BOOKFORGE #Handbound #CoffeeCulture #Ezju #Brodur #BookishGifts
“The stitch. The grain. The good stuff is almost here.”
#EriePA #ShopLocal
#EriePA #ShopLocal
December 2, 2025 at 2:30 PM
“The stitch. The grain. The good stuff is almost here.”
#EriePA #ShopLocal
#EriePA #ShopLocal
“Something bound. Something brewing. Erie, listen for the page turn.”
December 2, 2025 at 12:18 PM
“Something bound. Something brewing. Erie, listen for the page turn.”
Last call for Visitor Experience Associates. Last call—2–3 roles. Details + application: https://www.feed.art/volunteer
November 23, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Last call for Visitor Experience Associates. Last call—2–3 roles. Details + application: https://www.feed.art/volunteer
Training, checklists, support. Then the magic.Training, checklists, support. Then the magic. Calm, reliable, curious? You’ll fit right in. Apply: https://www.feed.art/volunteer
November 22, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Training, checklists, support. Then the magic.Training, checklists, support. Then the magic. Calm, reliable, curious? You’ll fit right in. Apply: https://www.feed.art/volunteer
Three ways to see media art. Approachable guidance is the goal. Interested? Apply: https://www.feed.art/volunteer
November 22, 2025 at 2:31 AM
Three ways to see media art. Approachable guidance is the goal. Interested? Apply: https://www.feed.art/volunteer
FEED Media Art Center will be open from Noon Till Nine TODAY! Come on in and visit me, I'll give you a personal tour of the exhibits!
#mediaart #art #eriearts #eriepa #erie #feedmediaartcenter #feedart
#mediaart #art #eriearts #eriepa #erie #feedmediaartcenter #feedart
November 21, 2025 at 4:02 PM
FEED Media Art Center will be open from Noon Till Nine TODAY! Come on in and visit me, I'll give you a personal tour of the exhibits!
#mediaart #art #eriearts #eriepa #erie #feedmediaartcenter #feedart
#mediaart #art #eriearts #eriepa #erie #feedmediaartcenter #feedart
Small room, big art. That’s where the voltage lives.
ATOTAL at FEED — Sat, Dec 13 • one night only
Limited seats → https://tickets.eriereader.com/events/atotal-sound-light-and-the-collapse-of-order-12-13-2025
#ATOTAL #FEEDMediaArtCenter #Erie #MediaArt #SoundAndLight
ATOTAL at FEED — Sat, Dec 13 • one night only
Limited seats → https://tickets.eriereader.com/events/atotal-sound-light-and-the-collapse-of-order-12-13-2025
#ATOTAL #FEEDMediaArtCenter #Erie #MediaArt #SoundAndLight
November 21, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Small room, big art. That’s where the voltage lives.
ATOTAL at FEED — Sat, Dec 13 • one night only
Limited seats → https://tickets.eriereader.com/events/atotal-sound-light-and-the-collapse-of-order-12-13-2025
#ATOTAL #FEEDMediaArtCenter #Erie #MediaArt #SoundAndLight
ATOTAL at FEED — Sat, Dec 13 • one night only
Limited seats → https://tickets.eriereader.com/events/atotal-sound-light-and-the-collapse-of-order-12-13-2025
#ATOTAL #FEEDMediaArtCenter #Erie #MediaArt #SoundAndLight
“I came for the art. I stayed for the people.”
Building a small, responsible volunteer crew (2–3 people).
Apply: https://www.feed.art/volunteer
Building a small, responsible volunteer crew (2–3 people).
Apply: https://www.feed.art/volunteer
November 20, 2025 at 2:31 PM
“I came for the art. I stayed for the people.”
Building a small, responsible volunteer crew (2–3 people).
Apply: https://www.feed.art/volunteer
Building a small, responsible volunteer crew (2–3 people).
Apply: https://www.feed.art/volunteer
Your calm presence is the program. Curious how a shift works? We broke it down.
Apply: https://www.feed.art/volunteer
Apply: https://www.feed.art/volunteer
November 20, 2025 at 2:32 AM
Your calm presence is the program. Curious how a shift works? We broke it down.
Apply: https://www.feed.art/volunteer
Apply: https://www.feed.art/volunteer
“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors.” – Charles W. Eliot
Our bindings carry those loyal companions into the next century.
#booksarefriends #booklove #handmadebooks #BOOKFORGE
Our bindings carry those loyal companions into the next century.
#booksarefriends #booklove #handmadebooks #BOOKFORGE
November 18, 2025 at 5:03 PM
“Books are the quietest and most constant of friends; they are the most accessible and wisest of counselors.” – Charles W. Eliot
Our bindings carry those loyal companions into the next century.
#booksarefriends #booklove #handmadebooks #BOOKFORGE
Our bindings carry those loyal companions into the next century.
#booksarefriends #booklove #handmadebooks #BOOKFORGE
Turn “welcome” into an art experience.
Recruiting 2–3 Visitor Experience Associates. Short shifts. Training included. Apply: https://www.feed.art/volunteer
Recruiting 2–3 Visitor Experience Associates. Short shifts. Training included. Apply: https://www.feed.art/volunteer
November 18, 2025 at 1:31 AM
Turn “welcome” into an art experience.
Recruiting 2–3 Visitor Experience Associates. Short shifts. Training included. Apply: https://www.feed.art/volunteer
Recruiting 2–3 Visitor Experience Associates. Short shifts. Training included. Apply: https://www.feed.art/volunteer
“Bookbinding … the bookbinder’s version of fine art.” – source commentary Learn About Bookbinding & Handmade Books
We don’t just bind pages; we shape objects of art and memory.
#fineartbooks #bookart #handcrafted #bookbindingart
We don’t just bind pages; we shape objects of art and memory.
#fineartbooks #bookart #handcrafted #bookbindingart
November 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
“Bookbinding … the bookbinder’s version of fine art.” – source commentary Learn About Bookbinding & Handmade Books
We don’t just bind pages; we shape objects of art and memory.
#fineartbooks #bookart #handcrafted #bookbindingart
We don’t just bind pages; we shape objects of art and memory.
#fineartbooks #bookart #handcrafted #bookbindingart
Four weeks out. The room is small, the signal is sharp.
ATOTAL @ FEED — Sat, Dec 13.
Tickets → https://tickets.eriereader.com/events/atotal-sound-light-and-the-collapse-of-order-12-13-2025
#ATOTAL #FEEDMediaArtCenter #EriePA #MediaArt #SoundAndLight #ErieArts #OneNightOnly
ATOTAL @ FEED — Sat, Dec 13.
Tickets → https://tickets.eriereader.com/events/atotal-sound-light-and-the-collapse-of-order-12-13-2025
#ATOTAL #FEEDMediaArtCenter #EriePA #MediaArt #SoundAndLight #ErieArts #OneNightOnly
November 16, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Four weeks out. The room is small, the signal is sharp.
ATOTAL @ FEED — Sat, Dec 13.
Tickets → https://tickets.eriereader.com/events/atotal-sound-light-and-the-collapse-of-order-12-13-2025
#ATOTAL #FEEDMediaArtCenter #EriePA #MediaArt #SoundAndLight #ErieArts #OneNightOnly
ATOTAL @ FEED — Sat, Dec 13.
Tickets → https://tickets.eriereader.com/events/atotal-sound-light-and-the-collapse-of-order-12-13-2025
#ATOTAL #FEEDMediaArtCenter #EriePA #MediaArt #SoundAndLight #ErieArts #OneNightOnly
Four weeks out. The room is small, the signal is sharp. ATOTAL @ FEED — Sat, Dec 13.
Tickets → https://tickets.eriereader.com/events/atotal-sound-light-and-the-collapse-of-order-12-13-2025
#ATOTAL #FEEDMediaArtCenter #EriePA #MediaArt #SoundAndLight #ErieArts #OneNightOnly
Tickets → https://tickets.eriereader.com/events/atotal-sound-light-and-the-collapse-of-order-12-13-2025
#ATOTAL #FEEDMediaArtCenter #EriePA #MediaArt #SoundAndLight #ErieArts #OneNightOnly
November 16, 2025 at 1:02 AM
Four weeks out. The room is small, the signal is sharp. ATOTAL @ FEED — Sat, Dec 13.
Tickets → https://tickets.eriereader.com/events/atotal-sound-light-and-the-collapse-of-order-12-13-2025
#ATOTAL #FEEDMediaArtCenter #EriePA #MediaArt #SoundAndLight #ErieArts #OneNightOnly
Tickets → https://tickets.eriereader.com/events/atotal-sound-light-and-the-collapse-of-order-12-13-2025
#ATOTAL #FEEDMediaArtCenter #EriePA #MediaArt #SoundAndLight #ErieArts #OneNightOnly
“A well-bound book should last 100 to 200 years.” – George A. Baer
Heritage in every spine. At BOOKFORGE, we design for lifetimes.
#preservation #lastingcraft #leatherbinding #bookrestoration
Heritage in every spine. At BOOKFORGE, we design for lifetimes.
#preservation #lastingcraft #leatherbinding #bookrestoration
November 15, 2025 at 1:01 AM
“A well-bound book should last 100 to 200 years.” – George A. Baer
Heritage in every spine. At BOOKFORGE, we design for lifetimes.
#preservation #lastingcraft #leatherbinding #bookrestoration
Heritage in every spine. At BOOKFORGE, we design for lifetimes.
#preservation #lastingcraft #leatherbinding #bookrestoration
Small room, big art. That’s where the voltage lives.
ATOTAL at FEED — Sat, Dec 13 • one night only, limited seats →https://tickets.eriereader.com/events/atotal-sound-light-and-the-collapse-of-order-12-13-2025
#ATOTAL #FEEDMediaArtCenter #Erie #MediaArt #SoundAndLight
ATOTAL at FEED — Sat, Dec 13 • one night only, limited seats →https://tickets.eriereader.com/events/atotal-sound-light-and-the-collapse-of-order-12-13-2025
#ATOTAL #FEEDMediaArtCenter #Erie #MediaArt #SoundAndLight
November 14, 2025 at 12:31 AM
Small room, big art. That’s where the voltage lives.
ATOTAL at FEED — Sat, Dec 13 • one night only, limited seats →https://tickets.eriereader.com/events/atotal-sound-light-and-the-collapse-of-order-12-13-2025
#ATOTAL #FEEDMediaArtCenter #Erie #MediaArt #SoundAndLight
ATOTAL at FEED — Sat, Dec 13 • one night only, limited seats →https://tickets.eriereader.com/events/atotal-sound-light-and-the-collapse-of-order-12-13-2025
#ATOTAL #FEEDMediaArtCenter #Erie #MediaArt #SoundAndLight
“The bookbindings are to be beautiful and elegant … while still being highly useful.” – August Sandgren
Beauty and function in harmony — the signature of every limited‑run we produce.
#functionaldesign #bookbinder #designcraft #BOOKFORGE
Beauty and function in harmony — the signature of every limited‑run we produce.
#functionaldesign #bookbinder #designcraft #BOOKFORGE
November 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
“The bookbindings are to be beautiful and elegant … while still being highly useful.” – August Sandgren
Beauty and function in harmony — the signature of every limited‑run we produce.
#functionaldesign #bookbinder #designcraft #BOOKFORGE
Beauty and function in harmony — the signature of every limited‑run we produce.
#functionaldesign #bookbinder #designcraft #BOOKFORGE
There's about two weeks left on this BOOKFORGE poll! I need help deciding on a design binding concept, and I want your opinion. Yes, I'm asking you to judge a book by its (future) cover!
https://www.patreon.com/posts/complete-works-140616020
#DesignBinding #BookArtist #Erie #EriePA #art #artist
https://www.patreon.com/posts/complete-works-140616020
#DesignBinding #BookArtist #Erie #EriePA #art #artist
November 11, 2025 at 9:46 PM
There's about two weeks left on this BOOKFORGE poll! I need help deciding on a design binding concept, and I want your opinion. Yes, I'm asking you to judge a book by its (future) cover!
https://www.patreon.com/posts/complete-works-140616020
#DesignBinding #BookArtist #Erie #EriePA #art #artist
https://www.patreon.com/posts/complete-works-140616020
#DesignBinding #BookArtist #Erie #EriePA #art #artist
When code conducts, light learns to sing. One night only. ATOTAL @ FEED — Sat, Dec 13
Tickets → https://tickets.eriereader.com/events/atotal-sound-light-and-the-collapse-of-order-12-13-2025
#ATOTAL #FEEDMediaArtCenter #EriePA #MediaArt #SoundAndLight #ErieArts #OneNightOnly
Tickets → https://tickets.eriereader.com/events/atotal-sound-light-and-the-collapse-of-order-12-13-2025
#ATOTAL #FEEDMediaArtCenter #EriePA #MediaArt #SoundAndLight #ErieArts #OneNightOnly
November 11, 2025 at 2:31 PM
When code conducts, light learns to sing. One night only. ATOTAL @ FEED — Sat, Dec 13
Tickets → https://tickets.eriereader.com/events/atotal-sound-light-and-the-collapse-of-order-12-13-2025
#ATOTAL #FEEDMediaArtCenter #EriePA #MediaArt #SoundAndLight #ErieArts #OneNightOnly
Tickets → https://tickets.eriereader.com/events/atotal-sound-light-and-the-collapse-of-order-12-13-2025
#ATOTAL #FEEDMediaArtCenter #EriePA #MediaArt #SoundAndLight #ErieArts #OneNightOnly
Small room. Exact sound. Disciplined light. Erie gets the first row.
🎟️ : https://tickets.eriereader.com/events/atotal-sound-light-and-the-collapse-of-order-12-13-2025
#ATOTAL #EriePA #FEEDMediaArtCenter #MediaArt #Experimental
🎟️ : https://tickets.eriereader.com/events/atotal-sound-light-and-the-collapse-of-order-12-13-2025
#ATOTAL #EriePA #FEEDMediaArtCenter #MediaArt #Experimental
November 11, 2025 at 12:03 AM
Small room. Exact sound. Disciplined light. Erie gets the first row.
🎟️ : https://tickets.eriereader.com/events/atotal-sound-light-and-the-collapse-of-order-12-13-2025
#ATOTAL #EriePA #FEEDMediaArtCenter #MediaArt #Experimental
🎟️ : https://tickets.eriereader.com/events/atotal-sound-light-and-the-collapse-of-order-12-13-2025
#ATOTAL #EriePA #FEEDMediaArtCenter #MediaArt #Experimental