£75. Email events@theportico.org.uk to reserve a place.

In this one-day workshop you will work with an experienced local bookbinder, Barry Clark, to create three finished books: a sewn pamphlet with a decorative dustwrapper, a Japanese stab binding, and a multi-section notebook with exposed decorative sewing.

These three projects will introduce you to the essentials of all bookbinding: grain direction, folding and cutting paper, creating book sections, setting out sewing stations and different ways of sewing books. And you will have three hand-made books to take home!

All materials and tools will be provided, but feel free to bring your own favourite craft tools if you have them. We will not be using glue so no protective apron is required. The £75 fee includes the cost of materials, tuition, tea/coffee on arrival and a light lunch.

This workshop is limited to 10 participants so early booking is advised. Email events@theportico.org.uk to reserve a place.