Forthcoming Bookbinding Classes
Our classes run on Saturdays and can be booked online. Click here to go to the booking page. If you would like more information or would like to book over the phone, please call us on 01932 845976.
Unless stated otherwise, all materials and tools required for each class will be provided.
General Bookbinding Classes
In these friendly, regular classes we cover all aspects of bookbinding, from traditional leather bindings to the most innovative contemporary techniques. The small group size means you are free to follow and develop your own interests. All materials and tools are provided but if you have any special papers you would like to use, or have your own tools, please feel free to bring them. Suitable for those with or without prior bookbinding experience. £50 per class.
The next dates for this class are:
7 August 2010 Book Online Now!
23 October 2010 Book Online Now!
6 November 2010 Book Online Now!
20 November 2010 Book Online Now!
4 December 2010 Book Online Now!
Specialist Classes
From time to time we run specialized classes on particular aspects of bookbinding. Forthcoming classes are as follows:
Gold Finishing
Learn the ancient art of applying gold leaf to leather and cloth book bindings. These classes will be led by Steve Orriss, gold finisher to the British Library.
The classes are suitable both for beginners and for those with experience. It is not advisable for beginners to work on an actual book, but dummy book blocks can be provided to practice on. If you have books that you would like to letter please bring them - we can make labels. If you have more experience and confidence you can work straight on the book itself.
There will be a charge of £0.80 pence per leaf of gold used on the day, or you can bring your own gold leaf. We use 23½ carat deep gold loose leaf obtainable from James Laird Gold Leaf Suppliers, Scotland Tel 0141 637 8288. All other materials and tools required will be provided. £50
The next dates for this class are:
21 August 2010 Book Online Now!
30 October 2010 Book Online Now!
Make a Folding Box
In this workshop you’ll learn to make attractive folding boxes for the books you create. An example of this type of box can be seen here. Please feel free to bring a book along that you would like to make a box for of a size up to A4. All other materials and tools will be provided. Suitable for those with or without prior bookbinding experience. £50
The next dates for this class are:
31 July 2010 Book Online Now!
Decorate Books With Leather Onlays
Leather onlays are a versatile form of decoration which can be used on both cloth and leather bound books. Please bring a variety of patterns and shapes that you would like to transfer to leather (if you would like advice on what is suitable, contact us here). We will be practicing on book boards. You will also learn what equipment you will need to make onlays. If you have a paring machine, please bring it with you. £50
The next dates for this class are:
9 October, 2010 Book Online Now!
Paper Conservation for the Home Bookbinder
This class is taught by Ann-Marie Miller, paper and book conservator at the British Library. The course will cover the do-s, don'ts, and how to of paper repair, as well demonstrations on different sorts of papers. Participants will have an opportunity to try out several different types of repair. All materials needed will be provided including papers to be repaired. Please book early to avoid disappointment as there is limited availability. Please bring a packed lunch. £70
The next dates for this class are:
18th September 2010 Book Online Now!
Make a Case Binding
The next dates for this class are:
17 July, 2010 Book Online Now!