Bookbinding Workshop (Open Spine Bindings)

Start date: 11 May 2025
Day: Sunday
Course length: 1 Day Course
Time: 10:00 to 16:00

Course code: SC03

Full fee: £67.00 | Over 65s: £60.30 | Benefit: £53.60

Tutor: Sophia Link


Courses description

Bookbinding Workshop (Open Spine Bindings)

During this workshop, participants will learn how to create two variations of exposed spine binding: the Coptic Binding and French Link Stitch. As the name suggests, these bindings have exposed spines that showcase the stitching work, which is typically hidden behind the cover. Both bindings allow the book to open flat, making them perfect for sketching, note-taking, personalised gifts, or serving as the basis for artists' books. Students will leave the workshop with two hand-bound books and the skills to create more at home, using minimal equipment.

Limited to 8 participants per session. Beginners welcome; suitable for all levels.

The workshop will cover:

- Getting to know the basics of open spine bookbinding

- Folding, stacking and prepunching signatures in preparation for stitching

- Learning how to do a Coptic and a French link binding style

- Attaching the cover to the book

Sophia knew how to adapt to the different levels of confidence and experience... The atmosphere always felt positive and the timing flowed really well....she was brilliant at explaining what we'd need to get started if we wanted to carry on binding on our own. I had a great time and the books we left with were so lovely! Student testimonial

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