Courses

INTRODUCTORY BOOKBINDING COURSE

The course will run on Thursday mornings at our Holt Heath bindery, starting on Thursday 5th September 2019.

During this course students will learn the basic skills required for bookbinding, including folding, cutting, sewing and gluing. At the end of the course students will have a selection of handmade books contained within a slipcase.
 

• Week 1 - Introduction to course and pamphlet stitch single section, hardback book.
• Week 2 - Japanese sewing, stab bound hardback book.
• Week 3 - Multi section cross-structure, limp binding.
• Week 4 - Multi section hardback book, half bound in cloth and paper.
• Week 5 - Lined slipcase to hold the books.

 
All tools and equipment supplied, but students may bring their own tools if they wish.
 
Course fee : £100.  Includes all materials, tea and coffee and a three month temporary membership of The Guild that would allow students use of the bindery facilities (on Guild days) and access to the Guild’s materials, to be paid for when used.
 
For more information, or to book a place please contact Phil Wilton on 01202 887881 or email pmw111@hotmail.co.uk.