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Bookbinding Workshop - Make a Multi-Section Case-Bound Book

4.8(5 reviews)
Traditional bookbinding techniques are used in this class to make a flat-back, multi-section case binding from scratch.
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What happens in this class?

Bookbinding is a centuries old craft and thoroughly addictive. This class teaches the traditional methods used to make multi-section hardback books.

During this workshop you will make a book fully from scratch. You will learn to:

  • Choose the right paper for your binding
  • Start with big sheets of paper and fold sections
  • Measure and pierce holes for sewing
  • Sew onto bookbinding tapes
  • Trim the book and line the spine
  • Make a hardback, flat back case (the cover boards)
  • Attach the book to the case using hints and tips to get that professional finish!

We will use bookcloth to make…

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Things to remember

All materials are provided and there will be extra materials available for purchase at the end of the day for making more books easily at home.

Snacks and drinks and biscuits will be near at hand!

Please be aware that our studio is also home to Ludo the bindery dog…

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Latest Reviews
4.8(5 reviews)
Nicola - 10 April 2019
I very much enjoyed this one day course. It was a pity I didn’t get to finish in the time available!
Hayley - 6 March 2019
Freya is a fantastic teacher, she's very patient and clear with instructions. She is also clearly really passionate and has an in depth knowledge of what she teaches. I am delighted with my finished booked and shocked at how well it turned out.
Dizar - 14 July 2018
What an amazing day! Freya is wonderfully enthusiastic about her craft, she is a wonderful teacher with a lot of experience and gets you super excited about bookbinding. The studio is lovely and basically I wish I could do it all day! Thanks again and would recommend to all :)
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Age Requirement

18

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Reviews

Nicola - 10 April 2019
I very much enjoyed this one day course. It was a pity I didn’t get to finish in the time available!
Hayley - 6 March 2019
Freya is a fantastic teacher, she's very patient and clear with instructions. She is also clearly really passionate and has an in depth knowledge of what she teaches. I am delighted with my finished booked and shocked at how well it turned out.
Dizar - 14 July 2018
What an amazing day! Freya is wonderfully enthusiastic about her craft, she is a wonderful teacher with a lot of experience and gets you super excited about bookbinding. The studio is lovely and basically I wish I could do it all day! Thanks again and would recommend to all :)
Anonymous - 22 November 2017
What a great day! I had always wondered how books were put together and I now know. The course was well-paced. The instructor showed us everything in a very step-by-step way and as the class size was small, was on hand to help with the inevitable mistakes! The atmosphere was fun and there was a lot of laughter. The instructor showed great patience with us and created a very friendly and comfortable atmosphere. I love my notebook and I think I am hooked on bookbinding!
Mihaela - 22 November 2017
I found it really interesting and I will definitely start doing it myself after this workshop! The teacher was really kind and patient, even with the slowest students! Great job!