Craft Bookbinding (1 day)

Make your own hardback notebook or sketchbook using traditional methods and materials. Books can be old friends or the start of a new story…This workshop will introduce you to the basics with impressive results.

Through precise folding, stitching, pasting and pressing you will produce a unique hand-bound book to take home. Present it as a gift or keep for yourself as a journal, sketchbook, recipe book or commonplace book. Your greatest challenge will be deciding which decorative paper, bookcloth and ribbon to choose! Open to both beginners and those with experience.

“Thanks to Holly’s clear instructions and encouragement, I went home with a hardcover note book to be proud of. As if the course itself wasn’t enough, to do it at Zantium Studios was a joy”

Tutor: Holly Serjeant

Holly is a professional bookbinder based at Scrivener’s Books in Buxton. She exhibits at Artists’ Book Fairs and has customers across the world. She feels a warm glow when giving old, treasured books new life. She welcomes commissions for books, boxes and albums. To view Holly’s work visit: Wrapped Up In Books

“Holly is an excellent tutor, really knowledgeable but perfectly well-paced. And super organised too!”

Materials

Cartridge paper, linen thread, sewing tapes, greyboard, mull and glue plus an attractive assortment of patterned papers and coloured bookcloths. All tools will be provided.
Materials fee: £15
This is in addition to the course fee

Lunch & Refreshments

A tasty light lunch is included in the course fee. Help yourself to drinks and snacks throughout the day with homemade cake mid-afternoon. (Please let us know of any dietary requirements).

Timing

Arrival: Join us from 9.30am to settle in
Tuition: 10.00am – 4.30pm (with a break for lunch)

“This is a fantastic introductory course to book binding. The tutor, Holly, explained and demonstrated everything thoroughly. The course was unrushed allowing everyone to progress at a steady pace.”