Bookbinding: make a hardback single signature notebook
Description
In this half-day workshop we'll make, from start to finish, a single signature hardback notebook. The notebook will be A5 size and contain approximately 20 pages (40 sides) of unlined paper. The notebook will have a book cloth spine and your choice of patterned paper on the cover. The workshop is designed so you can repeat it at home without the need for specialist tools. All materials will be provided but if you'd like to bring your own paper to use on the front and back covers please bring 2 x A4 sheets. Otherwise I’ll have plenty of papers for you to choose from. This friendly and informal workshop is ideal if you've attended my handmade books workshop but is also suitable for beginners. There will be a maximum of four students and you can work at your own pace.
What's included in the price?
- All materials for use during the class. - Handouts of everything we cover during the workshop. - Hot drinks and biscuits.
Duration
2½ hours
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
The Leaf Press is the studio name of surface pattern designer and papercut artist Suzy Dobson. I create colourful designs which I sell on stationery, wedding invitations and pictures. The Leaf Press was originally a bookbinding studio but has evolved over the years so that papercut style designs are my speciality. I have been teaching adults since 2009 and am very excited to have started offering workshops in my own studio in 2023. Students have described it as a 'bright, calming space' and with a maximum of 4 students you can be sure of a friendly and relaxed learning experience where you can work at your own pace but receive help when you need it. I look forward to welcoming you to a workshop and please don't hesitate to ask if you have any questions.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Suitable for beginners
- Intermediate level
- Public transport
FAQs
Please only book a place if you're confident you will be able to attend - it makes workshop planning really tricky when the number of students changes, especially if at short notice.
If you are unable to make your workshop date and it is more than 4 weeks ahead, you can cancel or rebook on another date/another workshop. Please contact:
- Craftcourses if you wish to cancel or change workshop.
- Me if you want to book on to the same workshop on a future date.
No changes can be made for workshops happening in less than 4 weeks but you are welcome to pass your place on to a friend, etc.
Yes! Please ask about workshops for your event or workplace. I can run a simplified version of my paper cutting or handmade books workshop.
The workshop price includes materials, refreshments in the form of tea/coffee and cake/biscuits and handouts explaining everything we've covered during the workshops.
Unfortunately my studio is in a building without a lift, so you'll need to be able to climb a flight of stairs.
Workshops are held at my studio which is in the centre of Loddon. Loddon is mid-way between Beccles and Norwich on the A146.
Loddon is served by the X22/X21 First Bus which runs from Norwich to Lowestoft.
My studio doesn't have parking but there is a Pay & Display car park opposite the building. Alternatively you can park on the street but please be careful - it's quite a narrow and very well used road!
Please check the description for the workshop you are interested in. All materials are usually provided but sometimes I give you the option to bring paper, material, etc, so you have a design you'll love!
Workshops have a maximum of 4 students, so you can work at your own pace. They are designed to be friendly and informal so it should be a relaxing and stress-free experience!
