In a Bind: Introduction to Simple Bookbinding- Summer of Culture 2026

DATE: Tuesday 25th August

TIMES: 10am – 1pm

Description:

In a Bind: Introduction to Simple Bookbinding is a workshop introducing participants to the fundamentals of simple bookbinding techniques. Designed for adults aged 18 and over, the workshop is suitable for all experience levels, including complete beginners.

Through practical making and guided creative exploration, participants will develop confidence in working with paper and hand-made book forms in an accessible and supportive environment. The workshop offers an opportunity to engage with bookbinding through hands-on process and creative experimentation.

Materials Required:

Some additional materials may need to be purchased by participants. Further information will be shared ahead of the workshop.

Tutor Bio:
Olu Oke is a London-based storyteller, illustrator, printmaker and educator whose work explores character, narrative and lived experience through image-making and print. Working across illustration, zine-making and print processes including lino cutting and letterpress, her practice is shaped by a love of storytelling and the expressive possibilities of drawing by hand.

Alongside her creative practice, Olu facilitates workshops that encourage experimentation, play and personal expression through making. Her work is informed by her experience as a children’s librarian and by a commitment to creating stories and creative spaces where people feel represented and connected. Through teaching, she encourages participants to explore visual storytelling, character and narrative in accessible and supportive ways.

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