£75. Reserve a place via emailing events@theportico.org.uk

In partnership with the Society of Bookbinders, North West and North Wales Region

Single sheets have been bound together with adhesive since Victorian times through to the modern paperback . . . and they don’t have to fall apart! It’s even called ‘perfect binding’ in the trade.

In this one-day workshop with local bookbinder Barry Clark you will make a perfect bound book, with coloured endpapers, strengthened linen cloth covers, and a pocket inside the rear cover for tickets and ephemera, all held together with an elasticated closure. A great journal, home or away. All materials and tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own favourite craft tools if you have them. We will be using glue so a protective apron is recommended.

The fee includes the cost of materials, tea/coffee on arrival and a light lunch. This workshop is limited to 10 participants so early booking is advised.