New Workshops for Summer 2022
These are our first group workshops since February 2020! All workshops will be held from 10:00-4:30 in the Print Studio, 123 Main Street, West Kilbride, N. Ayrshire. The Print Studio is a bright, open space and is conveniently located next door to the bindery, only a 10 minute walk from West Kilbride train station. Class size is restricted to 5 students. Bookings can be made using the Paypal buttons or email for further details.
INTRODUCTION TO BOOKBINDING 23 July 2022 A workshop aimed at beginners or novices. The day will include a tour of the craft bindery followed by a practical session which will focus on creating pamphlet bindings using basic bookbinding handtools, materials and equipment. Techniques covered will include:
(Some content from this workshop can be carried over to City & Guilds Level 1 qualification) Fully booked – please email if you’d like to be put on a waiting list. Price includes all materials.
MOSHER-STYLE BINDINGS 20 August 2022 A workshop exploring and recreating a binding typical of the style issued by the Mosher Press in the late C19th and early C20th . These bindings were commercially produced in a hand bindery but with strong design and craft elements, making them ideal binding projects today. They are often decorative with interesting use of materials and structure. Techniques covered will include:
Fully booked – please email if you’d like to be put on a waiting list.
SLIPCASES 17 September 2022 A day of making & studying a range of slipcases. Participants will learn how to make and assemble a cloth-entry slipcase with decorative paper sides and a simple, economic ’10 minute’ slipcase made from only 4 component pieces! Techniques and subjects covered will include:
(Some content from this workshop can be carried over to City & Guilds Level 1 qualification) Fully booked – please email if you’d like to be put on a waiting list. Price includes all materials. |
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