Beginners Bookbinding Course | Autumn 1 (4 x workshops)
Original price was: £160.00.£140.00Current price is: £140.00.
Learn the art of bookbinding in this relaxed, hands-on four-week course for beginners. Each week, you’ll be introduced to a different foundational technique, building your skills and confidence as you create a small collection of handmade books to take home.
All materials and tools are provided, and no prior experience is needed. Whether you’re looking to develop a new hobby, experiment with paper craft, or start making your own sketchbooks and zines, this course offers a welcoming space to get creative.
Dates:
Week 1 | Saturday 10 October 2026 – Pamphlet Stitch (Single Section Binding):
Week 2 | Saturday 24 October 2026 – Japanese Stab Binding:
Week 3 | Saturday 31 October 2026 – Concertina / Accordion Fold Book/ Zine Folds:
Week 4 | Saturday 7 November 2026 – Pleather Long stitch Book:
Venue: 1 The Wynd, Buccleuch Street, Melrose TD6 9LD
Spaces: 3 places available
If you’d like to book individual classes, please contact me.
Key Features
Week 1 | Saturday 10 October 2026 – Pamphlet Stitch (Single Section Binding):
Make a classic stitched pamphlet stitch booklet with a patterned cover, perfect for notebooks or journals.
Week 2 | Saturday 24 October 2026 – Japanese Stab Binding:
Explore this decorative binding style, ideal for single-sheet pages and softcover books.
Week 3 | Saturday 31 October 2026 – Concertina / Accordion Fold Book/ Zine Folds:
Learn how to fold and assemble an expressive, sculptural format used for artists’ books and creative displays.
Week 4 | Saturday 7 November 2026 – Pleather Long stitch Book:
Learn how to make a simple Long stitch book with four sections sewn to a pleather cover.