Bookbinding workshop

Start date: 30 November 2024
Day: Saturday
Course length: 1 Day Course
Time: 10:00 to 16:00

Course code: SC04

Full fee: £67.00 | Over 65s: £60.30 | Benefit: £53.60

Tutor: Sophia Link


Courses description

Bookbinding Workshop (Open Spine Bindings)

During this workshop, participants will learn how to create two variations of exposed spine binding: the Coptic Binding and French Link Stitch. As the name suggests, these bindings have exposed spines that showcase the stitching work, which is typically hidden behind the cover. Both bindings allow the book to open flat, making them perfect for sketching, note-taking, personalised gifts, or serving as the basis for artists' books. Students will leave the workshop with two hand-bound books and the skills to create more at home, using minimal equipment.

Limited to 8 participants per session. Beginners welcome; suitable for all levels.

The workshop will cover:

- Getting to know the basics of open spine bookbinding

- Folding, stacking and prepunching signatures in preparation for stitching

- Learning how to do a Coptic and a French link binding style

- Attaching the cover to the book

Student testimonials:

Thank you so much for such an enjoyable course, a lovely way to spend a Sunday morning and a beautiful artifact to  take home and  cherish. From having no knowledge in book binding to producing a beautiful sketchbook with very little hands on support. Sophia made it simple to follow her instructions and the results are superb.

The pace was spot on, the crib sheet was really helpful during the course but also great to take away, the resources were great- lush paper cover choice!

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