Would you like to have go at bookbinding?

This session will introduce you to Japanese stab binding with soft and hard covers. You will make templates for three soft backed books (4-hole, Noble and Tortoise shell stitches) and then progress to making a hard cover version of your choice of stitch. If time allows you will also be able to print your own book plate on one of our vintage letterpress machines.

Cost including all materials £80

Your day will be led by Tania Hurt-Newton, the Creative Director of the Print Room & Bindery and a graphic designer, bookbinder and print maker.

Space is limited so book fast. These are probably the smallest book binding classes ever! ONLY 4 places available for lots of one-to-one focus time. 

Should you have any questions, please feel free to contact Tania in advance by email: [email protected]

ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED. NO EXPERIENCE NEEDED.

PLEASE NOTE this workshop is unsuitable for under 16s and sharp equipment is used. 

There is a chance of over-running so please allow some extra time at the end of the day. It’s a hands-on workshop not a fashion parade. You might get inky! And bring an extra layer as the basement can get chilly. You will most definitely be needing a break so either bring along a sarnie or we can refuel on some biccies for half an hour. 

Due to the basement location of the Print Room and Bindery, we regret we cannot offer access to wheelchair users.

These workshops are held in the Bell House Lottery Room. We will be using materials and equipment kindly donated to us from Dulwich College, The London Library, The Heritage Lottery.