Japanese Books and A Wraparound Case - Bookbinding Workshop with Celandine Books

 Japanese Books and a Wraparound Case -  A Workshop with Celandine Books

Japanese-style books are elegant and practical bindings, ideal for artists and printmakers working with the book form, or for anybody who would like to make their own sketchbook or notebook.

We will make 4 different Toji binding styles, (four hole, noble, tortoise shell and hemp leaf) all housed within a Hako Chitsu, a traditional Japanese folding case which is covered in cloth, lined with decorative paper and finished with bone clasps. 

This workshop is suitable for beginners or those with some bookbinding experience who would like to extend their skills. 

All tools and materials are provided. 

Participants must be aged 18 years or older. 

On the day:

All tools and materials will be provided.

Please do wear comfortable / old clothes. Aprons will be provided if needed.

Tea, coffee and biscuits are included and will be available on the day. There will be a short lunch break during the workshop and participants are welcome to bring a packed lunch, to be eaten in the workshop space, our ground floor courtyard, or offsite. Our Café is also open should you wish to purchase other refreshments during the workshop.

Workshop participants get 10% off in Rodney’s Café, our exhibitions, and our shop on the day of the workshop! Just show your booking confirmation email or your ticket at the till to receive your discount.

On arrival, please enter via the shop, follow the arrows to the back of the retail galleries. Our new education space is on the ground floor at the rear of the building.

Please let us know if you require the lift or any reasonable adjustments to be made for accessibility in advance of the workshop date.

Please be aware that you cannot use the Co-op car park for all day parking. The Methodist Church car park and Station Road car park usually have plenty of spaces. Click here for more information on our location and car parking for the day.

View MAKE Southwest's Cancellation Policy, HERE.