Bookbinding workshops
Celandine Books regular workshops are held at MAKE Southwest in Bovey Tracy, the Devon and Exeter Institution in Exeter, the Burton at Bideford and Studio Kind in Barnstaple. You will also occassionally find me at book festivals in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset.
About the workshops
Traditional and contemporary book forms are taught, and each one day workshop focuses on one or two book structures. The workshops are suitable for beginners and for those who would like to learn a new structure in a friendly and supportive group, with all the tools and materials supplied.
You will learn traditional bookbinding techniques using specialist tools and materials, with lots of expert tips shared along the way, and take away your own handmade books plus the skills to make more at home.
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Upcoming workshops
Bespoke workshops for groups
I'm happy to travel to your own venue to provide a workshop for your group. I work with artists, designers and photographers, as well as groups including the Society of Botanical Artists, the NHS Art for Life programme, the charity Headway, and companies such as Corston Architectural Detail.
With many years of experience as a visiting and associate lecturer, teaching bookbinding to art and design students at colleges and universities, I welcome invitations to teach in all settings.
Get in touch for information and details of prices if you would like to book a workshop.
Studio workshops
One day workshops for 1 or 2 people take place in my well-equipped studio near the Devon and Somerset border.
You can plan your day by choosing from the workshop book structures I have developed. More advanced techniques can also be taught, as you will have lots of attention from me as well as the use of a professional bookbinding studio.
Contact me for more information and prices.
Workshop book structures
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Three Sewn Notebooks
Learn different sewing techniques to make a hardcover notebook, and two kinds of soft cover notebook.
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Buttonhole Binding and the Pocket-fold Accordion Book
The Buttonhole Binding is an adhesive-free binding with decorative stitching on the spine. The Pocket-fold Accordion Book is perfect for collecting and storing ideas and inspirations.
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Make a Photo Album
Learn to make a small, hardcover album with Japanese style stitching, to use for photos and ephemera or as a memory book.
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Flag Books and Fold-out Books
Make two contemporary book structures with beautiful sculptural forms, perfect to use as sketchbooks, for displaying art work or photographs, or as the basis for artists’ books.
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Crossed Structure Binding and the Everlasting Fold Book
Two contemporary book structures: one stitched and adhesive-free, the other made using clever folding techniques.
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Link Stitched Books
Two books, one with hard covers and one with soft covers, featuring beautiful exposed stitching on the spines.
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The Secret Belgian Binding
A fascinating, contemporary book structure featuring a 3-piece cover and a distinct, woven-like sewing pattern.
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Japanese Books in a Wraparound Case
Make 4 different Toji binding styles and a Hako Chitsu; a traditional Japanese folding case which is covered in cloth, lined with decorative paper and finished with bone clasps.
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Longstitch Variations
Make these beautiful, historic, non-adhesive bindings with exposed stitching on the spines, using tactile handmade papers and linen threads.
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Handmade Books for Christmas
Handmade books make unique and delightful Christmas presents. These mini books are perfect to decorate on the tree or pop in someone’s stocking.
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Make a Keepsake Box
Make a beautiful keepsake box Inspired by traditional Japanese book boxes.
Studio workshop only
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Multi-section Case Binding
A traditional, hardcover notebook or sketchbook.
Studio workshop only
