When & Where

Quick Facts

  • Availability Yes
  • Tutor Samuel Petherbridge
  • Course Code W24PTGB01F
  • Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course

What you will learn

Unleash your creativity in this five-week bookbinding workshop. Master concertina and hard-back techniques while exploring innovative ways to illustrate large and small subjects. Delve into the tactile art of folding and turning pages, building confidence with tools and materials to realise your ideas. This workshop builds on concepts introduced in previous classes but anyone at any level can still join. Tools and basic materials are provided; additional materials are available for purchase in our workspace.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of this course, you will be able to:

  • Master fundamental bookbinding techniques like a concertina and hard-back construction for versatile book creation
  • Explore visual storytelling and composition by juxtaposing subjects on book covers and pages.
  • Investigate the expressive qualities of folding pages in book design, exploring form and function dynamics.
  • Gain confidence in utilising diverse materials and mark-making techniques for imaginative bookbinding projects.

Class format and activities

There will be demonstration, group discussion, one to one tuition and practical project work. In order to ensure that you make the best possible progress on your course, you will have regular feedback from your tutor, in a constructive and supportive environment.

Entry requirements

No previous knowledge of bookbinding is required. This class is a great introduction to making books.

What you need to know before you enrol

Health and Safety information will be given at the start of the course and in subsequent lessons wherever necessary. The studio is accessible via a lift and there is an adjustable height desk available.

What you need

Pencil, eraser, notebook for taking notes. We will discuss in the first session if there are any other tools and materials you may want to buy.

What you can do next

You can enrol on a number of other bookbinding or printmaking classes including the next classes with Sam, W23PTGB01C, W24PTGB01D, W24PTGB01F, W24PTGB01G