Wellbeing: Intermediate Bookmaking (Spr23)

Art Classes & Workshops

Date: 27 February 2023 - Mon 13 March 2023

Duration: 6-9pm

These sessions are ideally for those who have already attended our Beginners’ Bookmaking sessions. Each week we will work on a different book structure, building on the skills learned in the Beginners’ Bookmaking sessions. Some elementary bookmaking experience is required.

TUTOR: Gill Smith

STRUCTURE

Week 1: Single Section Case Binding
Week 2: Simple Longstitch Binding
Week 3: Japanese Stab Binding with a hard cover

MATERIALS LIST

All materials for the books are provided. Specialist bookmaking tools are available for use during the workshops. However, participants should bring along the following:

– a suitable bookmaking knife (such as a clip-point shoe knife or old kitchen butter knife) for slitting paper.
– a metal safety ruler
– an apron (we will be using adhesives each week)

We will also be using scalpels to trim the books, so participants should be confident in working with sharp blades.

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3 weeks from 27 February 2023

Dates: 27 Feb 6, 13 Mar