Join this Shepherds class and learn all the basic principles of bookbinding. This course offers a wonderful opportunity for you to add a unique and creative skill to your repertoire of hobbies!

In this class

This informative and intensive 6-week course is a hugely popular way for amateur bookbinders and book enthusiasts to learn the fundamental techniques of bookbinding.

The course covers both single-section and multi-section binding and provides a full and detailed explanation of how to use key materials and hand tools.

Or students who wish to further their studies in bookbinding, this course counts towards…

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Age Requirement

This class is suitable for all ages

All students under the age of 16 must be accompanied by a parent/guardian.

Flexible cancellation policy

Any class can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase. See cancellation policy.

Book Crafts Bookbinding

Shepherds Bookbinders

Shepherds is one of the oldest bookbinding companies in England, specialising in fine binding, restoration and the conservation of books and manuscripts.

Just a few minutes’ walk from Victoria station, shepherds at Rochester Road has been home to hand bookbinding for over twenty five years.

The bindery employs craftsman with a broad range of traditional and modern skills: paper conservation, hand-sewn pages, gilt edges, fine leather covers and gold finishings.

Workshops are open to the public and feature a variety of topics from box making to paper cutting.

Shepherd's Bookbinders

Victoria

30 Gillingham Street

Sw1V 1HU

London