Catherine Burkhard, Instructor, Bookbinding and Calligraphy
Catherine, a Dallas, Texas resident for most of her life, has been involved in various arts and crafts groups, bookbinding and calligraphy study groups, and exhibitions. She has studied with many binders, including Dorothy Westapher, Dallas, Texas; Raoul Bollin, Austin, Texas; Monique Lallier, Greensboro, North Carolina; and completed a four-week internship at Don Etherington's book and paper conservation center in North Carolina.

Catherine teaches ongoing bookbinding classes, along with occasional calligraphy and book/paper workshops. She is a charter member of Kaligrafos, The Dallas Calligraphy Society and of the Lone Star Chapter of the Guild of Book Workers - serving as Newsletter Editor since 1993. She currently serves the national Guild of Book Workers as Secretary.

Books 'n Letters Studio is a fully-equipped bookbinding facility. All students are required to begin their study with a set curriculum. Following this curriculum allows students to make basic books while learning many techniques that provide a foundation on which to build their skills. It also helps students recognize what direction they'd like to take in the book and paper world (case bindings, book art, boxes, fine bindings, leather, etc.) New students often work among students who have been studying at Books 'n Letters for years. This exposure in itself offers further learning opportunities.

Class Schedules
Class size is limited. A deposit of 50% of total class fee is required to reserve space in a class. Please call Books 'n Letters Studio to determine class availability.

Summer Semester classes begin the week of June 12 through August 8.
Fall Semester classes will begin the week of September 11.
Call to check on class openings call 214.363.7946.

Special Workshops
Special workshops are offered from time to time.