Bookbinding: Concertina Book with Slip Case Workshop

Would you like to have go at bookbinding? Come and join our small group in our Print Room & Bindery where Tania will introduce you to the fundamentals of case binding.

You will learn the fundamentals of paper grain, bone folding, glueing and making hard covers with book cloth and end papers.

When you have made your book you will make a hard-backed slip case to fit. The making of the book is the easy part. The slip case will challenge you but Tania is experienced at showing complete beginners how to make a slip case so do not worry!

All materials and equipment are supplied. Tania will have ready prepared all the materials you need trimmed to size for an efficient speed of working.

Space is limited so book fast. These are probably the smallest book binding classes ever! ONLY 4 places available for lots of one-to-one focus time. Cost including all materials £80

Tania has a BA Hons in Graphic Design and Illustration. She studied at Camberwell College of Art & Crafts (now UAL) where she fell in love with letterpress printing and bookbinding. Should you have any questions, please feel free to email Tania in advance: tania@bellhouse.co.uk

ALL MATERIALS INCLUDED. EXPERIENCE LEVEL: beginner for the book but the slip case is a little more challenging!

PLEASE NOTE this workshop is unsuitable for under 16s and sharp equipment is used.

There is a chance of over-running so please allow some extra time at the end of the day. It’s a hands-on workshop not a fashion parade. You might get inky! And bring an extra layer as the basement can get chilly. You will most definitely be needing a break so either bring along a sarnie or we can refuel on some biccies for half an hour.

Due to the basement location of the Print Room and Bindery, we regret we cannot offer access to wheelchair users.

These workshops are held in the Bell House Lottery Room. We will be using materials and equipment kindly donated to us from Dulwich College, The London Library, The Heritage Lottery Fund and others.

Refunds Please note, we are unfortunately unable to offer refunds for this event. Reduced ticket prices We’d like as many people as possible to access and enjoy Bell House. We can offer a bursary ticket to those who currently receive any of the following: Pension Credit, Universal Credit Disability Benefit, Income Support or Job Seekers allowance. Please email event@bellhouse.co.uk to arrange your bursary ticket.