Bookbinding

Course overview
Over this 4-week course, you will be introduced to the traditional art of bookbinding. You will learn 2 different techniques: hand binding a casebound book, and coptic stitch with an exposed spine. This course will allow you to put all your favourite paperstock into either a sketchbook or notebook, through a process that’s both hands-on and meditative.

By the end of the course, you’ll have created 2 beautifully bound books that will last and last, and you’ll have the basic skills to continue practicing at home.

Materials provided
All materials and tools will be provided, however you’re welcome to bring images and books for inspiration.

Who can attend
No previous experience necessary. All participants must be over 18 years old.

About the tutor
Ann Sun is an illustrator, lecturer, painter and creator living in Cambridge. She works as a guest lecturer at Anglia Ruskin and runs online art courses on various topics. She’s illustrated a couple of books from the Oxford Reading Tree series. Ann’s approach to art is experimental and DIY-based, resulting in exciting and surprising results, ranging from Lego block printing to making her own book plough and laying press. (https://www.instagram.com/sparrowprincedraws/)

Cost
£100 for 4-week course

Course dates:

Monday evenings, from 6.30pm to 9pm.

• 04/11/2024
• 11/11/2024
• 18/11/2024
• 25/11/2024