Part-time adult education, evening classes: London: City Lit

The City Lit bookbinding course

A stimulating and challenging course providing a comprehensive introduction to bookbinding. Learn essential techniques and develop skills in using materials and designing your own work. A great place to start, or expand, your bookbinding knowledge. You will need to attend a pre-enrolment advisory session. Call 020 7492 2700 to book this.

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Key course information

Dates
13/09/11 - 26/06/12

Day(s)
Mon+Tue+Thu

Duration
36 weeks

Time
18:00 - 21:20

Fees
Full fee: £770
Senior fee: £770
Concession: £362

Venue
KS - Keeley Street

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Course code
VD190*

Availability
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It may still be possible to enrol on this course - please call 020 7831 7831 to discuss. Please note that you will have missed some course content and it may not be possible for the tutor to fully cover missed content with you. Please be advised that the published course fees will apply.

Course outline

What is the course about?

On this course you will gain a sound working knowledge of bookbinding. You will learn about book structure, techniques, materials, terminology, tools and equipment and investigate historical and contemporary themes. Selecting and using design methods and elements in your bookbinding is an integral part of the course. Skills and knowledge gained will complement and support your future bookbinding practice.

Beginners and intermediate level.

What topics will we cover?

The course will cover the making of a range of bookbinding structures using a wide variety of techniques.
We will make both single and multi-section books with hard and soft covers, sew a sample using seven different sewing techniques, look at historical and contemporary book structures and investigate current and past makers in the craft, and develop design techniques to produce an individual piece of work using appropriate materials.

By the end of this course you should be able to:

- Use a variety of sewing techniques to sew single and multi-section text blocks, and single sheets
- Make a variety of different styles of book covers
- Round and back a text-block
- Make a variety of endpapers, and a hand-sewn headband
- Recognise contemporary and historical styles and makers
- Select and use design methods and elements in your bookbinding
- Move on to further study in conservation, fine binding or artist’s books.

What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?

The course is aimed at beginners and intermediate level.

You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, hand-outs and for health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations.

Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your English and Maths skills to help you to take part fully in this class.

Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your English and Maths skills to help you to take part fully in this class.

How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?

You will be taught by demonstration, individual and group tuition, individual and group work and group discussion.

You will have to be able to work in your own time away from City Lit to complete the course requirements.

Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?

Some basic materials are included in the cost of the course. Other materials such as board and paper can be purchased from the classroom and students will be expected to provide for their own, more specific requirements. You will have to provide your own basic small tools set once the course commences. You will be advised on these as the course progresses. Please bring notebooks to each session.

Do I need to have an interview before I can enrol?

Yes. Before you can enrol on this course, you need to have an advisory interview with the relevant department. Without this the enrolment team will be unable to process your enrolment. Please contact the department to arrange your interview, or to find out about drop-in sessions.

What feedback will I get?

You will receive regular feedback from your tutor throughout the course, as and when appropriate. At the end of the course you and your tutor are asked to assess the progress you have made.

How will I be able to give my views on the course?

Please complete the evaluation form at the end of your course. These are monitored and help us to continually improve our courses.

How do I find out if I can get some support for my learning?

You may be interested in: education and careers advice; financial and childcare support; disability support; support for Deaf and hearing-impaired students; dyslexia support; English and maths support; counselling, and library services (supported learning centre). To find out what may be available to you, and how to apply, see page 213 of the 11/12 course guide, or visit www.citylit.ac.uk/students

When I've finished, what course can I do next?

The tutor will advise you and provide information towards the end of the course.

General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Information and Advice Shop, open Monday to Friday 12:00 – 19:00 during term time, and Monday to Friday 12:00 – 17:00 out of term time. See the course guide for term dates and further details.

Who can I contact for further information?

Tel: 020 7492 2700

visualarts@citylit.ac.uk

Please email us for advice or call us during these times:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays - 9.00 -12.00 & 15:00-18:00

Thursdays - 9.00-12.00

Saturdays - 14.00-17.00

To enrol on a course, call 020 7831 7831.

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