Bookbinding
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Making Pamphlet and Single Section Books is a great introduction to bookbinding for beginners.

You will learn beginning bookbinding techniques. We will look the importance of paper grain and how to fold, sew, and cover your books to create useful and beautiful books using basic tools. Your day of making includes all materials, including paper, board, various decorative papers, bookcloth, linen thread and adhesive to make your own uniquely designed books. Tools are provided for use on the day.

You’ll take away an armful of handbound books, new skills, and a wonderful feeling of well-being that a whole day of working creatively offers.

Covering material papers will vary. The images included here represent the book style only.

All day bookbinding class in Faversham

Coffee, tea and biscuits are included

Limited to 8 places

In the workshop you will learn about:

The selection of materials
Paper grain
Sewing techniques
Cover preparation
Some common bookbinding tools and how to use them safely

Classes are taught through practical demonstrations and supported hands on work. Image is to demonstrate the style of book only. Papers and materials will vary.

 

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Event Details


Date
July 15th - 2023
Time
10:00 am - 4:30 pm

Running Time

  • 6 Hours 30 Minutes

Ticket Price

  • General Admission: £90