About me
I studied bookbinding in Brighton, and moved back to the West Country over 30 years ago to set up my business. I have been making and repairing books and teaching bookbinding ever since.
Working from my studio near the Devon and Somerset border, I make sketchbooks and notebooks by hand using traditional bookbinding techniques and archival materials, with a contemporary feel. I teach workshops in traditional and contemporary bookbinding, and work with artists, designers and photographers making books.
My approach
Drawing inspiration from the natural beauty of paper, linen and leather, I aim to make books that feel calm and subtle, brought to life by areas of colour, pattern or texture. The tactile nature of a book is also important to me; there is something so magical about the weight of a book in your hands and the movement of the turning pages. My books are designed to be practical as well as beautiful, made to be used and cherished for years to come.
Stockists and memberships
You can buy the books here in my shop, and also at MAKE Southwest in Bovey Tracey and the Burton Art Gallery in Bideford.
I'm a selected member of MAKE Southwest and the Crafts Council and Find a Maker directories, and a member of Heritage Crafts and the Society of Bookbinders.