Making Books - an Introduction to Bookbinding

The images here, show the type of book structure we will make
and were made by participants in this workshop.
Above - Left: A. Hoddinott, Centre: P. Vickers, Right: S. Georgeson.
Below - Left: S. Georgeson, Centre: H. Pomery, Right: L. Stratford

Learn to make a multiple signature, hard-cover, sewn-bound book from scratch.

Learn about -

• decorative covers,
• making book cloth,
• soft and hard spines,
• end papers and
• all sorts of creative inclusions to help make your books highly personal and unique.

​This is a step-by-step process involving precise measuring, cutting with a knife and metal ruler, simple sewing and gluing.

Suitable for all levels, including beginners
An intensive one day workshop.
Also available as a two day and can be expanded further if required. 

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"Five Gifts" - hard-covered, soft spine, multiple signature, sewn-bound books with monoprint covers and end papers.
Containing 130 gsm cartridge drawing paper and vintage 1960's woven grass wallpaper for spine cover. Handmade by Sonja Georgeson.