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Intro to Bookbinding
29th September @ 11:00 am - 4:00 pm
£32.50 – £65.00
On this one day workshop you will learn how to use the tools, materials and techniques to get started in bookbinding. You’ll make books from scratch to take away with you using methods such as pamphlet stitch, concertina books and Japanese stab binding, and you will gain some knowledge to keep making books at home.
Bookbinding is great for creating notebooks, sketchbooks, albums or books which are art objects in themselves.
What experience do I need?
No prior experience of bookbinding is required for this workshop. You’ll learn the basics and will gain an understanding of different techniques in bookbinding. The workshop would be great for anyone with a creative practice that can be enhanced by bookbinding skills, but this is guaranteed to be a fun day for anyone!
What will I make?
You will make at least three different kinds of books from scratch; these will include pamphlet stitch, stab binding, and concertina books.
Who is my tutor?
Kirstie Williams is a founding member of Leeds Print Workshop. She is a practising textile artist and printmaker exploring natural colour, dyeing and screen printing, as well as bookbinding techniques which she uses to create her own archive. She has extensive experience delivering workshops to a wide range of audiences and communities across Leeds and West Yorkshire. She is passionate about bringing together a creative community in Leeds through the running and development of Leeds Print Workshop.
Do I need to bring anything?
All of the tools and equipment needed to make your books will be provided, along with a standard selection of coloured and cartridge paper.
If you have any paper of your own that you think would make an interesting book, please bring that along.
If you have any paper of your own that you think would make an interesting book, please bring that along.
