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Coptic Binding & Slipcase

Learn how to make a beautiful hardcover book and a protective slipcase
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What happens in this class?

In this workshop you will learn how to make a Coptic bound book and a protective slipcase. The Coptic binding is a historical, non- adhesive structure, still popular today for its flexible and beautiful format. It has hard covers and exposed sewing on the spine and opens perfectly flat which makes it ideal to use as a notebook, sketchbook, photo album or to incorporate your own artwork or writing.

You will learn how to prepare the covers and sections and sew the book together. In the second half of the workshop, we will be making a bookcloth covered slipcase designed…

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18

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Any class can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase. See cancellation policy.
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We Make Books! is an artist-led educational organisation that aims to promote the craft of bookbinding and the book as an art object in its own right, through courses, exhibitions and events.

We Make Books! delivers workshops for adults, children and families at different locations across London and the UK, from galleries and creative spaces to schools, colleges, fairs and arts events.

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