Bookbinder

Erin Fletcher

Erin Fletcher was introduced to the craft of bookbinding under the instruction of Susannah Kite Strang during her studies at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Strang shared a variety of simple book structures, pushing the concept of the book as an art form. This initial exposure to bookbinding created a desire for Erin to culture a deeper understanding of the craft.

In 2010, she moved to Boston to attend the full-time bookbinding program at the North Bennet Street School. Under the instruction of Jeff Altepeter, Erin received training in both historical and contemporary bookbinding techniques from early codex structures to case bindings and also fine leatherwork. Additional training was delivered by Martha Kearsley in basic book and paper conservation.

Erin believes in working with traditional techniques and materials, yet engaging new ideas and skills to craft quality products. In 2012, Erin opened Herringbone Bindery, providing hand bookbinding, box-making, and basic conservation for various clients and institutions.