Upcycled Bookbinding: And it continues - online course

Description

This online course shares my take on 4 eye-catching book structures that you will no-doubt return to again and again! A good option if you have already dabbled in bookbinding or done one of my workshops before and want to try your hand at some more advanced upcycled bookbinding techniques. The book structures covered in this course include: >Secret Belgian Binding – with decorative cover stitch >Back-to-back leather book with exposed long/cross-stitch in two colours – with guidance on how to join two smaller pieces of leather to create the cover >French link stitch fabric covered book – featuring envelope inserts and multi-ribbon spine >Two needle, two colour Coptic binding – with decorative cover stitch These books can be used as everything from sketchbooks and journals to photo albums and memory books. They make great gifts too and can be really personalised to suit a person, place or project! Along with comprehensive step-by-step instructions, this course shares my passion for making books with remnant materials such as leather offcuts, textile samples, recycled card, paper, beads & buttons – I also talk you through how you can scale up and down to make books of different sizes and share ideas on how to give each book it’s own character. A great opportunity to add some new bookbinding techniques to your repertoire and learn how to transform everyday materials into a collection of unique and usable books. A comprehensive kit list for each bookbinding project is included which includes info on everything you need and how to source it. You will also have access to the private Bookbinding with Cass Facebook page where you can share your makes, ask questions and get ideas as you progress through the course. Should you have any questions along the way, Cass is just an email away and is happy to assist!

What's included in the price?

Upon purchase you will be emailed login details for a private page on the Bookbinding with Cass website. This will give you access to a range of resources that guide you through the 4 bookbinding projects outlined above. These resources include – >A materials / tool list with list of recommended suppliers >A ‘Materials Scavenger Hunt’ with ideas on everyday items you can incorporate into your books >Detailed step-by-step video tutorials >A ‘Community Noticeboard’ with recommendations on where to source materials / how to fill your books >A photo gallery which will feature examples and photos of participants work >A private Facebook Group where you can meet fellow bookbinding enthusiasts also taking this course, ask questions, post photos of your books in progress and share useful links & inspiration You will have continued access to the course content with your login details so that you can work through each project at your own pace and return to my tutorials for a reminder of the techniques covered as and when you need. I only ask that you don’t share your log in details with any third parties. You may find you already have most of the tools required (awl, scissors, needle, craft knife/rotary cutter) and materials (paper, fabric, card, thread). Cass is happy to help locate what you need.

Maker

Bookbinding with Cass

with Craft Courses since 2020

Message the tutor

Hi I’m Cass – I love to make books and am passionate about making the craft of bookbinding fun and accessible! I'm particularly inspired by working with remnant materials - transforming what might otherwise end up in landfill, into unique and usable books. I run a lively programme of upcycled bookbinding and mark making workshops both in person and online, and love to collaborate with venues, artists from other disciplines and community organisations. I look forward to creating with you!