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Papermaking and Sculptural Bookbinding

Learn how to make a book from scratch (paper, bookbinding, etc.) in this Papermaking and Sculptural Bookbinding workshop by Object Book
Merton
In-person
£145 pp
6hrs
Beginner
What happens in this class?

We often talk about making a meal from scratch, but making a book from scratch is next level. Learn how to do exactly that - paper and binding and all - in this Papermaking and Sculptural Bookbinding workshop at Merton Abbey Mills.

In this class

The three-day workshop will begin with paper. You'll use locally sourced cotton textiles to create paper with your own hands. You'll then learn simple binding techniques for turning those sheafs of paper into a bona-fide 'sculptural book'. The books will take over the window of Object Book studio for a week, after which…

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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.
Your Teacher

Run by artist Chloe Spicer, Object Book is an experimental book arts studio in Merton that puts on artist workshops and events.

Object Book is an alternative book makery and book arts studio, in residency at Merton Abbey Mills: a converted, 18th-century textile factory in Merton. The studio is run by Chloe Spicer, an artist, library curator and book lover trained in the art of handling rare books and archival materials. Check out Chloe's workshops to learn all manner of things from sculpting books into unique art pieces and making your own paper to using books as instruments…

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Class Location
Object Book
Merton
Unit 12 The Long Shop, Merton Abbey Mills
SW19 2RD
London

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