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Beginners' Courses
The Daffodil Barn, Nursery Farm, Woodborough,
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Courses are normally run over two days and are held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays during the week and on Saturday & Sundays at weekends. Mondays are 'Study' days where for an extra charge of £25.00 inc.Vat students can work in the bindery on their own projects. Course fee is £210.00 inc.Vat per two-day course (10% discount when you book two or more courses) and £500.00 inc.Vat if you book all three courses. Fees includes light lunches and refreshments. |
Each course is complete in itself, but the three courses follow each other in a series. Together the three courses make up a complete introduction to the most common techniques and principles of hand-bookbinding.
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Absolute Beginners - £210.00 inc. Vat - see Timetable for dates |
Covers the basic principals of bookbinding including grain direction and how to handle adhesives and bookbinding materials with confidence. The course is based around practical demonstrations and hands-on exercises; at least two books will be completed by the end of the course.
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Second Stages in Bookbinding - £210.00 inc. Vat - see Timetable for dates |
This course follows on from 'Absolute Beginners' by demonstrating the techniques for making multi-section books and case-making. The course is an entirely hands-on workshop and at least two bindings will be completed by the end of two days.
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Third Stages in Bookbinding - £210.00 inc. Vat - see Timetable for dates |
The third and final course in the Beginners’ Series tackles the various types of bindings that can be made through variations of sewing techniques and paper folding. This includes two methods for making photograph albums and a Japanese concertina style binding. Detailed notes will accompany the courses, and all the necessary materials and tools will be provided to complete the exercises. Comfortable shoes and an apron are advisable.
To reserve a place on any of the courses listed below, contact Alison Strachan at as@bookbinding.co.uk or telephone 01672 851979
We are running all three courses consecutively over one week (five days) from the 26th to the 30th July at the all inclusive price of £500.00 per person.