This fascinating one-day workshop is intended to help printers, book/antique dealers plus anyone wishing to work on personal books as a hobby

We will look at the basic structure of the book and some methods of holding the paper together with a view to binding it into a cover, making up prepared basic book structures and also a 'Slip Case'. This will be a practical session and you will also get a full typed out "How To" guide to add personal notes and take away at the end of the day

We would also encourage each person to bring along at least one book for Phil to discuss methods of repair, re bind or new binds… time permitting! This should then give those who may wish to continue into weekly workshops an idea of what will be involved. Here's what you'll be covering on the day:

• Single section note book – A great way to hold paper together without the use of staples and also an introduction to holding a needle and thread for some!
• Multi section 'Note Book' – A basic stationary binding. Although this will be the most basic method of holding 'Signatures' (ie. sections) together we can discuss the wide variations which have been used, (and still are by some binders!) We will also talk about the variations of "Forwarding" as alternatives to this basic method. The book will be covered with the prepared grey boards and cloth or marble paper to give it an individual design
• The Slip Case – These are used to protect the book. It will be an open sided box, made up of various sizes of 2mm grey board, which creates a strong lap jointed holder covered with an appropriate material

While working you will be working in pairs to make best use of the equipment and, more importantly, to help each other! If you could bring along a metal ruler, pencil/pen and apron or make sure you have old clothes on (we will be using glue!) Please also bring a packed lunch

Sat 21st Mar 2015    10am to 4pm    £45

Phone 01723 859060 to book your place, or you can book online at www.the-workshop.info