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Ideal if you have some conservation/bookbinding experience and want to further develop your skills, working on your own repair and conservation projects, with advice and guidance. Each term will include demonstrations that focus on a different aspect of conservation.
» Save to wishlist » Write a review of this courseDate: 17 Apr 13 - 26 Jun 13
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Ideal if you have some experience of bookbinding or book repair. Learn to construct protective cases for books and pamphlets and work on your own projects in paper, cloth or leather. Basic materials included.
» Save to wishlist » Write a review of this courseDate: 17 Apr 13 - 19 Jun 13
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Take a look at how varied, decorative and dramatic this traditional method of sewing books can be. Use in a contemporary way to create several samples or a small book on the day. All levels welcome.
» Save to wishlist » Write a review of this courseDate: 15 Jul 13
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Finishing tools have been used for centuries to gold tool the covers of books. Learn how to make a simple brass finishing tool using basic metal working skills.
» Save to wishlist » Write a review of this courseDate: 12 Aug 13
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Whether you are an artist or maker or simply interested in the book form, this course is designed to develop your ideas through the structure of the book culminating in a unique hand made book. Basic materials included.
» Save to wishlist » Write a review of this courseDate: 15 Apr 13 - 1 Jul 13
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This compact four day workshop will give beginners a full on taste of bookbinding. Come and make a multi sectioned stitched hard bound book covered in your own unique patterned paste papers. Then complete with a coordinated slip case.
» Save to wishlist » Write a review of this courseDate: 8 Jul 13 - 11 Jul 13
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The earliest books were bound with wooden boards: works of great beauty, they often had elaborate exposed sewing stitches. Learn about the techniques used and develop these skills for yourself on this intermediate/advanced level course. See course outline for materials.
» Save to wishlist » Write a review of this courseDate: 15 Apr 13 - 24 Jun 13
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Choose from a contemporary style in full goatskin or an historical half-calf binding on raised cords. Some experience in leather binding necessary. Please read the course outline before enrolling.
» Save to wishlist » Write a review of this courseDate: 18 Apr 13 - 27 Jun 13
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A course for intermediate or advanced learners to work on their own projects: fine binding, box-making, book conservation or alternative book structures. Advice and demonstrations from the tutor as needed.
» Save to wishlist » Write a review of this courseDate: 16 Apr 13 - 18 Jun 13
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Vellum is a beautiful and durable type of calfskin used for bookbinding. This intermediate/advanced course will teach you how to make a limp (flexible) vellum binding, which will last a lifetime. Some bookbinding experience essential.
» Save to wishlist » Write a review of this courseDate: 2 Jul 13 - 5 Jul 13
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