Coptic Bookbinding Workshop in The Cotswolds - Gloucestershire/Wiltshire/Oxfordshire Border
Description
Learn how to make a beautifully bound, hand stitched journal or sketchbook in this Coptic Bookbinding Workshop. A lovely workshop for beginners. Coptic is one of the oldest bookbinding stitches that allows a book to open out completely flat, which is great for writing and drawing. You will make a decoratively bound, A5 or A6 journal or sketchbook using a technique that dates back over 2000 years. In this workshop, you will: - learn about paper grain - use traditional bookbinding tools - learn how to cut and fold paper into signatures (inner pages) - cover the hardback cover with decorative papers - use waxed thread to personalise your book and create a beautiful book using the Coptic stitch technique At the end of this workshop, you will have a beautifully bound book as well as the skills and knowledge to create more at home.
What's included in the price?
Includes tea & coffee and all materials except outer papers. Papers will be available to purchase from the tutor at an extra cost of £2 - £6 on the day, but if you have something yourself that you would like to use please bring it along, nothing too shiny as this type of paper tends not to work so well. Please bring: lunch and glasses if you wear them
Duration
6 hours
Cancellation policy
Non-refundable - Refunds are not available
Maker
Crafting in the Cotswolds – what’s not to love? Lechlade Craft Barn offers craft workshops in the pretty Cotswolds market town of Lechlade on Thames. The Craft Barn is an attractive old stone barn at Karen's home and is the perfect setting to discover and develop your crafting skills. Owner Karen has a long-held passion for crafting, with backgrounds in retail and event management. Along with her workshops, she is joined by a talented team of guest tutors who offer a wide range of craft workshops. The barn is accessed via external stone steps with handrails on either side and unfortunately may not be suitable for anyone with mobility issues. Some workshops are delivered nearby in the bright and spacious Memorial Hall complex and other local venues. In addition to published workshops, we also offer bespoke Crafty Parties for Hens, groups of friends and family, special occasions, or any excuse to have a crafty day.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Romantic
- Suitable for beginners
- Christmas
- Easter
- Mother's Day
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Parking provided
- Hen dos
