Workshop - An Introduction to Artist's Books - Saturday 3rd May 2025
A one day course, suitable for beginners, to discover the magic of transforming a flat piece of paper into unique, expressive artist’s books. Come and spend an inspiring day in the tranquil surroundings of the Northumberland National Park. My workshops are held in a beautifully converted wooden barn, which provides a perfect setting for a day filled with creativity.
This introductory day course will introduce you to a range of simple folded, glued and stitched book structures. We’ll look at lots of examples of quirky and interesting artist’s books for inspiration, and I’ll share a range of useful techniques and tips for making your own, including a sprinkling of pop-up elements and paper cutting. In the morning we’ll play with beak books and concertinas, bring in some classic bookbinding using hard covers and book cloth and spend time later on sewing pamphlets and a stitched book.
My workshops are limited to a maximum of five people so there’s plenty of time for discussion and individual attention.
A one day course, suitable for beginners, to discover the magic of transforming a flat piece of paper into unique, expressive artist’s books. Come and spend an inspiring day in the tranquil surroundings of the Northumberland National Park. My workshops are held in a beautifully converted wooden barn, which provides a perfect setting for a day filled with creativity.
This introductory day course will introduce you to a range of simple folded, glued and stitched book structures. We’ll look at lots of examples of quirky and interesting artist’s books for inspiration, and I’ll share a range of useful techniques and tips for making your own, including a sprinkling of pop-up elements and paper cutting. In the morning we’ll play with beak books and concertinas, bring in some classic bookbinding using hard covers and book cloth and spend time later on sewing pamphlets and a stitched book.
My workshops are limited to a maximum of five people so there’s plenty of time for discussion and individual attention.
A one day course, suitable for beginners, to discover the magic of transforming a flat piece of paper into unique, expressive artist’s books. Come and spend an inspiring day in the tranquil surroundings of the Northumberland National Park. My workshops are held in a beautifully converted wooden barn, which provides a perfect setting for a day filled with creativity.
This introductory day course will introduce you to a range of simple folded, glued and stitched book structures. We’ll look at lots of examples of quirky and interesting artist’s books for inspiration, and I’ll share a range of useful techniques and tips for making your own, including a sprinkling of pop-up elements and paper cutting. In the morning we’ll play with beak books and concertinas, bring in some classic bookbinding using hard covers and book cloth and spend time later on sewing pamphlets and a stitched book.
My workshops are limited to a maximum of five people so there’s plenty of time for discussion and individual attention.
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The workshop begins at 10 am with tea/coffee (and biscuits!). We'll break for lunch about 1 for an hour. We finish about 4/4.30.
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All the tools you'll need - cutting mats, scalpels, bone folders, awl, linen thread, pencils, paper etc. will be provided.
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Feel free to bring anything that's inspiring you; you may want to bring some interesting papers to incorporate in a book work.
On a practical note, please bring a packed lunch with you. Tea, coffee, biscuits and cake will be provided to keep you going !
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My studio is in Elsdon, near Otterburn in the heart of the Northumberland National Park. I'll provide full details by email when you book. Please note that unfortunately there isn't any public transport here but there is plenty of space for parking near the studio. The studio is on the ground floor but does have a step up to access it. Please do contact me if you have any queries and I'll do my best to assist.
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The workshop fee is payable in full in advance. If you have to cancel within three weeks of the workshop date, it will only be possible to offer an alternative date or a refund if I can fill the place. Cancellations made more than three weeks before the workshop date will be offered the opportunity to transfer to a future workshop date or a refund if necessary.
