This Simple Book Binding short course teaches the traditional sewn binding skills in a one day class.
Students will learn how to create simple and beautiful handmade notebooks using traditional bookbinding methods. Using a range of papers, boards, tape and thread you will create an A5 hardcover book with a soft spine.
Throughout the course student will learn how to sew sections of your text block pages together and create a hardcover with decorative end papers.
Learn the skills involved to create a case-bound book also known as addition binding. This book is ideal for creating your own journal/notebook in A5 format.
There will be a focus on paper direction and grain, bookmaking tools, methods and techniques.
Students will make an A5 handsewn hardcover journal to take home. Techniques and skills learned during the workshop will allow students to replicate this book binding method at home and make beautiful gifts ideal for personalised handmade gifts.
Materials for 1 Hardcover journal style book will be supplied.
Please bring a pencil, steel ruler, stanley knife and scissors.