Book Binding for Beginners
Start date: 24th August 2010
Overview
This one-day workshop provides a full introduction to bookbinding during which you will learn how to sew and produce an A4 hardbound sketchbook in either a portrait or landscape format. Additionally, there will be opportunities to learn about a variety of traditional and modern bookbinding equipment and materials.
Course Tutor
Sarah Rowlands
Venue
Book and Print Workshop, Sion Hill campus, Bath
Course Time
9:30am to 4.00pm
Course Fee
£70.00 (max 10 persons per course)
Includes all materials for producing a single hardbound sketchbook
Please bring an apron for dirty work, sheet / wrapping / printed paper that you would like to use for the cover, your own lunch. Facilities for beverages will be available throughout the day.
Course Content
- Discussion and introduction to materials
- Demonstration and practical exercise - making the book
- Review of work
Learning Outcome
- Basic knowledge of hand binding techniques
- The ability to manufacture a hard backed book
Bookbinding
Booking
To book, telephone 01225 875533. Payment is due upon booking either by telephone credit card payments between 9.00am to 12.30pm Mondays to Fridays or by cheque.
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Sion Hill Campus Address
Bath Spa University
School of Art and Design
Sion Hill Campus
Lansdown
Bath
BA1 5SF
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