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City Lit Courses in Bookbinding,
Book Arts, Conservation & Repair Autumn and Winter 2024-25
Keeley Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B 4BA

Start bookbinding (online)
Discover the art of handmade books! Progressive projects will guide you through core techniques and prepare you to experiment, design and craft your own unique books.
VO727 22/02/2025 - 22/03/2025 Thursday 10:00-13:00
Full £199 Senior £159 Concession £129
Tutor: Ina Baumeister

Beginners' bookbinding: evening course
Explore the exciting world of craft bookbinding in this comprehensive introduction to the letterpress book. Learn about the tools and techniques required to bind a book with unique hand decorated papers.
VD359 24/01/2025-28/03/2025 Fridays 18:00-21:00
Full £399 Senior £319 Concession £259
Tutor: Royston Haward

Bookbinding: leather paring and knife sharpening
Paring and sharpening are skills essential for advanced bookbinding. Learn the first principles of these specialised skills in a simple to understand way that builds confidence.
VD323 15/02/2025-22/02/2025 Saturdays 10:30-16:30
Full £169 Senior £169 Concession £169
Tutor: Royston Haward

Further information is available online at the college's web site at www.citylit.ac.uk

The Designer Bookbinders and The Society of Bookbinders Joint Workshops 2024/25

Magical Hexafold Binding
Janie Burnett-Bleach
Venue TBC
15th-16th February 2025
Six ways to open a book!
Janie's Hexafold book was born from a combination of researching medieval books and her love of creative binding. This 6-in-1 book is all about the clever construction and is really quite magical!
Janie has devised a book that is perfect for secret keeping, journalling, sketching or anything else your imagination can conjure. We will be using tea stained papers to create 'aged' text blocks before constructing them in six directions with decorated boards, embellishments and closures. Taking a creative approach to craft book binding; this workshop will show you how to create a delightful and decorative hard backed book like no other.
Suitable for students with some experience or those wanting to get creative.
Materials charge of £15-30 depending on embellishments used, payable during the workshop.

The Sliding Box
Diana Illingworth-Cook
Little West Hole, Newton St Petrock, Holsworthy, Devon EX22 7LW
5th-6th April 2025
Sometimes a book or an object demands a very special container. A box that makes a design statement of its own. The Sliding Box is just that. It is constructed with a hollow base and a lid with a curved underside which, when turned upside down, becomes the perfect way to display an open book. Participants will learn how to make and cover a hollow box with curves and angles.
This workshop is suitable for those with some box making experience.
Materials charge of not more than £12

Hand Marbled Bookcloth
Freya Scott
Paperwilds, Unit 8, Lower Barns Business Park, Lower Barns Road, Ludlow SY8 4DS
17th-18th May 2025
An intensive two-day workshop for those interested in marbling fabric and creating their own bookcloth. A chance to work with different fabrics to create unique designs using traditional marbling methods. You will be taught to marble on to ready-made bookcloth and then how to marble your own fabric.
Once marbled you will be taught a few ways to back the fabric pieces ready to use for binding. Be prepared to learn fast and get a bit painty!
This workshop is suitable for those new to marbling, and those with some experience.
Materials charge of £30-£35

Case binding for Multiples
Roger Grech
R Grech Bindery, 3-5 Wharf Street, Shipley, W Yorkshire, BD17 7DW
21st-22nd June 2025
On this workshop we'll be making a classic quarter cloth, flat back case binding with a tailor-made slipcase. The weekend is particularly aimed at participants who are interested in creating multiple sets of a binding. Using good quality materials we'll be working through the steps of construction and learning how to work out and repeat the process effectively for large or small runs.
Materials charge of not more than £20

For further information and registration, please visit the Designer Bookbinders' web site at
https://designerbookbinders.org.uk/education/designer-bookbinders-society-of-bookbinders-joint-workshops/

West Dean College, W. Sussex

Get started making books- Online course
Dates: Online/Anytime
Price: £47
Level: Beginners
Description: Learn how to make your own books at home using the elegantly simple pamphlet bookbinding technique. Explore paper types, how to adapt your book cover, how to add a pocket page and include various page sizes to make a unique pamphlet book, ideal for use as a notebook or artist's book.
Link: https://bit.ly/48DcKDn

The School for Bookbinding Arts, Virginia, USA

The School For Bookbinding Arts began in 2002 as the workshop division of Cat Tail Run Hand Bookbinding. Our goal is simple: to make the study of bookbinding and related crafts enjoyable yet substantive. Each workshop features demonstrations of the techniques being taught coupled with supervised practice time for the student.

We believe our classes have something for everyone. If you are interested in the repair of books, our Introduction to Book Restoration is a great place to start and prepares you for both the Advanced Cloth Restoration and Advanced Leather Restoration courses. Our classes in New Cloth Bindings and Clamshell Box Making are perfect for those seeking the satisfaction of making something fabulous from scratch. If you particularly enjoy working with decorative paper, then all the classes offered during Marbling Fortnight are for you. Also, be sure to check out our workshops in Letterpress Printing, Calligraphy, and Pop-up Structures, all of which will deepen your experience of creative book craft and your appreciation for all that the human hand can bring forth.

For further information and booking, please visit schoolforbookbindingarts.com

Hazel Bank Studio, Wiltshire

Hazel Bank Studio is based in Wiltshire and provides two types of classes:

- BINDING re:DEFINED, now in its 13th year, offers masterclasses with highly skilled guest tutors from outside the UK, who bring binding methods, styles and techniques of unique character. There are approximately 6 classes per year.

- Open Studio classes, taught by DB Fellow Lori Sauer, cater for students of all levels who work on their own projects at their own pace. These are held at two venues, Salisbury and Beechingstoke (near Pewsey) on Saturdays and Wednesdays. Beginners welcome.

Please check out the website for all the upcoming workshops and sign up to the mailing list at www.hazelbankstudio.co.uk.
Or contact Lori Sauer at hazelbankstudio@gmail.com

Evening Course at Book Works, London

Otter Bookbinding, Surrey

Further information please visit otterbookbinding.com

Alan Fitch Binder of Books & Teacher of Bookbinding, in Rural Norfolk

There are available a variety of 1 to 1 courses, which run from April to September, offering the opportunity to learn in an idyllic location and relaxed atmosphere. All necessary materials required for each course are included in the course fee. Course dates are by mutual agreement.

Over the period of each course, you will be guided through all the aspects of bookbinding, relevant to each course. There are at present four courses available:

5 Day Courses. Each course runs from Monday Friday (09.00-17.00).

Basic Course This course has been designed for the beginner and covers all the basics of binding a book.

Refresher/Repair Course This course is designed for the student who:
Has completed the Basic Course but would like to spend more time developing their basic skills before moving on to finer things.
Has had some experience in the past of binding a case bound, round and backed book but would like to refresh their skills.
Would like to develop their skills in repairing old cloth cased books.

Full Leather Course This course is for the person who wants to develop their bookbinding skills and progress to binding in leather. (To attend this course it is important that you have attend the Basic Course or something similar.)

2 Day Course

Bookmaking Course This course has been designed to allow you to spend two days making a variety of types and styles of book, which require very little specialist equipment or tools.

Accommodation is available

For further detail please telephone +44 (0)1953 718348,
or view the web site at www.abinderofbooks.co.uk

Fully equipped bindery in Winchester for Amateur Bookbinders

Southern Bookcrafts Club is unique in operating a fully equipped bindery in central Winchester for amateur bookbinders.

The club was founded more than 30 years ago and our purpose remains the same to provide our members with extensive working space, comprehensive equipment, material, facilities and training to develop their bookcraft skills. Club membership is available to all and enables members access to the bindery at any time except when training is being undertaken. For bookbinders wishing to start or develop their business, club membership provides a low risk, low cost facility that avoids the need for heavy investment or substantial overheads.

Our other primary purpose is to keep the craft of bookbinding alive by introducing it to as many people as we can in an affordable and accessible way. So, for nonmembers we also offer a range of highly regarded introductory courses including taster sessions, beginner and intermediate training courses.

Club days on Tuesday and Friday mornings provide a great opportunity for members to share their knowledge and ideas with some enjoyable and good humoured conversation!

Further information is available at www.southernbookcrafts.org or via training@southernbookcrafts.org

Black Fox Bindery Workshops, London

One of the reasons why I fell in love with the craft of bookbinding is because you never stop learning. From Book & Paper Conservation to Book Arts is a huge arc under which lies a multitude of subjects, techniques and skills. Black Fox Bindery offers a variety of teaching resources from taster courses to intensive, from one day to long term.

The bindery is fully equipped with presses, hot foil blocking machines, paring machines, tools and materials. There is enough space to accommodate 5 students comfortably at any one time and is fully insured.

Workshops and Courses
Over the previous years, Black Fox has hosted a selection of successful workshops, covering a variety of subjects and techniques. Although these haven't followed an annual schedule, I am more than happy to organise different courses throughout the year when time allows and I am very happy to take requests.

Black Fox Bindery also plays host to guest binders or makers who may not have space of their own to teach. This is a great opportunity for all involved; I get to see a new teaching approach, my students have access to different techniques and the guest gets paid to pass on their skills.

One to One Tuition
One to one tuition has been invaluable to my personal progress in bookbinding and I emphasise the importance of it for focused skill and technique development. You may have a certain amount of bookbinding experience but may feel that there is room for improvement or you could be a total beginner wishing for concentrated time within a bindery. I can offer one to one tuition tailored to your needs.

I can provide tuition on a daily basis or as part of a structured longer-term course. Costs are £150 a day, with working hours usually from 10am to 5pm with an hour for lunch. For further information regarding one-to-one tuition please contact me (Nicky Oliver) at: nicky@blackfoxbindery.com

Bench Rental
The Black Fox Bench Rental service is provided for those who are fed up of practising bookbinding on their kitchen worktops and lacking the equipment that they need. It is an opportunity to come into a fully equipped bindery to work on personal projects whether it be a job, competition piece or a gift for example. The cost of this service is £55 a day which includes access to the equipment, presses, tools and a little guidance from me if needed.

Further information and booking is available from
www.blackfoxbindery.com/workshops

Scottish Borders

One-to-one or two-to-one tuition in a private studio located in a beautiful rural setting in the Scottish Borders: close to Berwick on Tweed with easy access by road or rail.

Personal tuition from an award winning craftsman! All tuition tailored to suit the skills level of the individual student. If there is a particular technique or a skill you are looking to develop or improve, or if you are a complete beginner taking your first steps into the art & craft of this ancient discipline, contact Mark Ramsden via bookmanconservation.co.uk, or call 01361 882028 or email me bookman@btinternet.com.

The Maureen Duke Educational Award

The Norie Trust is a small charitable trust based in the South West of England. The Trust funds various projects, many of which are associated with literature and the arts. The Trust also assists community-based projects which aim to improve the quality of people's lives.

The Trust has generously offered the Society funds of £2,000 a year for the next 5 years to fund an educational award to assist professionals in the book field. The Trust wishes to recognise Maureen Duke's inspirational teaching and dedication to education and the award will therefore be known as The Maureen Duke Educational Award.

The recipient of the award each year should be a bookbinder, book conservator, book restorer or book artist who has worked professionally in the U.K. for the last two years prior to the award. They should be intending to continue to work professionally, preferably in the UK.

SoB's Education & Training Task Force has been asked by the Trust to administer the award and after discussion it has been agreed that the award panel will consist of the Chair of the Society and the Chair of E&T. The applicant will be required to submit the following:
Hand written letter of application
CV
A brief outline of the nature of study wishing to be undertaken, indicating how this will enhance their work, and their plans for the future
Full Breakdown of costs fees, travel and subsistence
Images of work completed in the 2 years prior to application
Two references

The recipient will be required to write a report of their study and experience gained for others in the field.

Applications should be sent to: Claire Redfern, 21 Moat Way, Goring by Sea, West Sussex, BN12 4DR.

An Introduction to Bookbinding with Mark Cockram at Studio 5, London

Case Binding

Rationale This module develops the students' ability to use basic materials such as cloth and a number of machine-made papers. It will allow students the opportunity to explore differing adhesives and covering techniques in the production of case bindings.

Aims
to develop hand skills related to paper and cloth work and hand foil work
to enhance professional skills, awareness and responsibility
to stimulate creativity in design
to develop awareness of choice of suitable styles

Learning Outcome On completion the student will be able to:
select suitable styles of case binding
fold sections
be familiar with various sewing techniques
forward the book to the required standard
make a case binding including the use of modern design techniques

Assessment Strategy Assessment will be in line with the STUDIO 5 criteria and will be evident through examination and discussion of 5 finished items of work. The student will demonstrate an ability to apply the techniques to a good standard and understand the reasons for their use. The Module is delivered over 6 days with all materials included. Fee £700

Bradel Binding

Rationale This module develops an awareness of strength and structure specific to this type of binding. It will give students the opportunity to work with leather and apply the relevant techniques involved in the production of the disappearing spine Bradel binding.

Aims
to introduce the student to leather binding and manipulation
to identify the correct materials specific to the binding style
to understand the need for and limitations of the binding style
to apply the relevant techniques
to assess the suitability of the binding style

Learning Outcome On completion the student will be able to:
select suitable text blocks in need of this structure
forward the book to the required standard
make a Bradel binding including the use of modern design techniques

Assessment Strategy Assessment will be in line with the STUDIO 5 criteria and will be evident through examination and discussion of 1 finished item of work. The student will demonstrate an ability to apply the techniques to a good standard and understand the reasons for their use. The Module is delivered over 6 days with all materials included. Fee £700

Box and Enclosure Making

Rationale This module is intended to develop the student's ability in making 3 styles of boxes for the books made during the 2 previous modules. The student will be able to select and use suitable materials and incorporate style and design ideas.

Aims
to identify the correct materials specific to the box style and use
to explore design and material manipulation
to apply the relevant techniques
to understand internal measuring

Learning Outcome On completion the student will be able to:
select suitable box styles and construction methods
apply the techniques for making boxes including a two tray drop back box
apply techniques suitable for various uses

Assessment Strategy Assessment will be in line with the STUDIO 5 criteria and will be evident through examination and discussion of 3 finished items of work. The student will demonstrate an ability to apply the techniques to a high standard and understand the reasons for their use. The student will be expected to be able to demonstrate and rationalise design, process and protection. The Module is delivered over 6 days with all materials included. Fee £700

Artist's Book or Complete Book (Option A)

Rationale This module is intended to develop the students' ability to explore print, book manipulation and creative journeys with the book.

Aims
to identify differing print techniques
to explore the book as a means of artistic and social expression
to apply the relevant techniques, working practices and mediums

Learning Outcome On completion the student will be able to:
select suitable print techniques and mixed media
forward the book to the required standard and manipulate as required
to understand the relationship of the artist and the book

Assessment Strategy Assessment will be in line with the STUDIO 5 criteria and will be evident through examination and discussion of 2 finished items of work. The student will demonstrate an ability to apply the techniques to a high standard and understand the reasons for their use. The student will be expected to be able to demonstrate and rationalise working processes. The Module is delivered over 6 days with some materials included. Fee £700

Introduction to Contemporary Bradel Design Binding (Option B)

Rationale The Introduction to Contemporary Bradel Design Binding gives students the opportunity to make a Design Binding using contemporary and traditional techniques and materials.

Aims
to expand existing skills and techniques whilst learning relevant traditional skills
to explore Design Binding with contemporary arts practices
to apply the relevant techniques, working practices and mediums

Learning Outcome On completion the student will be able to:
select suitable construction methods forward the book to the required standard and manipulate as required to boldly go where no one has been before

Assessment Strategy Assessment will be in line with the STUDIO 5 criteria and will be evident through examination and discussion of 2 finished items of work. The student will demonstrate an ability to apply the techniques to a high standard and understand the reasons for their use. The student will be expected to be able to demonstrate and rationalise working processes. The Module is delivered over 14 days with basic materials included. Fee £1,400

The STUDIO 5 BEGINNERS COURSE is delivered in 3 modules of six days each. Upon successful completion the student will be issued with a Studio 5 Certificate. The fee is £2,100.00 per person. The fee covers all tuition, hand tool use, workshop equipment as required and materials as outlined in the module information. A 50% non-returnable deposit is required to confirm booking, full payment being made no less than 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the course. The modules can be delivered in a block or days to suit the individual student. Two further modules, options A and B are individually priced.

To book a place or for more information please contact us at:
Mark Cockram
Studio Five
First Floor, The Mews
46-52 Church Road
Barnes, London, SW13 0DQ
Tel: 0208 563 2158 https://studio5bookbindingandarts.blogspot.com/