Bookbinding
Develop and build skills in contemporary and traditional bookbinding, gold tooling, decorative techniques and specialised projects. Our courses take place during the evenings, daytimes and weekends and are offered from beginner to advanced level. Our courses also include talks by contemporary practitioners. Any questions? Contact our visual arts team on 020 7492 2700 Monday - Friday between 10am - 5pm.
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Book arts: bindings in acrylic, acetate and plastic
Course Date: Fri 10 Nov 2017
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetTry something new by working with a range of materials not commonly associated with bookbinding. Discover the potential of strong, translucent yet colourful plastics and transform them into a range of exciting books.Full fee: £249.00Senior fee: £199.00Concession: £152.00 -
Introduction to gold and foil blocking
Course Date: Sat 11 Nov 2017 (and 1 other date)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn how to block simple labels and spines using foil and gold leaf and how to set up and space type correctly. We'll also practise blocking on paper, cloth and leather.Full fee: £149.00Senior fee: £149.00Concession: £149.00 -
Taster day in conservation
Course Date: Sun 19 Nov 2017
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDiscover the tools, materials and skills involved in book repair and conservation while trying out some basic techniques on paper, book cloth and board. No bookbinding experience required. Tutor: Nesta Davies.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £49.00Concession: £49.00 -
Working with leather: decorative techniques
Course Date: Thu 23 Nov 2017
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetGet creative with a variety of leather decorating techniques. Learn how to prepare leather onlays, experiment with back paring, leather dying, cold gilding, collage work and mark making. Some experience preferred.Full fee: £149.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £91.00 -
Taster day in bookbinding
Course Date: Sun 3 Dec 2017 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDip your fingers into bookbinding. Learn a little about the history, materials and craft of bookbinding while making a simple binding to take home. A chance to discuss further study in bookbinding at City Lit.Full fee: £49.00Senior fee: £49.00Concession: £49.00 -
Book arts: experimental structures
Course Date: Mon 15 Jan 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis course is designed to explore ideas of layering, depth and structure using sculptural and theatrical book structures, collage and paper cut-throughs. You will be able to develop your ideas and skills in the making of unique hand made books.Full fee: £279.00Senior fee: £223.00Concession: £170.00 -
Book conservation and repair: leather-bound books
Course Date: Wed 17 Jan 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn paper repair including toning, lining and infilling, and the repair and conservation of tight and hollow-backed full, half or quarter leather-bindings. Ideal if you have some bookbinding experience.Full fee: £429.00Senior fee: £343.00Concession: £262.00 -
Book conservation for beginners: 2
Course Date: Thu 18 Jan 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn how to repair cloth case volumes and ’perfect’ bindings. Identify and repair different book structures such as hollow and tight backed books and how to pare and tone leather for book repair.Full fee: £349.00Senior fee: £349.00Concession: £213.00 -
Book conservation and repair workshop: intermediate and advanced
Course Date: Wed 24 Jan 2018 (and 2 other dates)
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetIdeal if you have some bookbinding conservation experience and want to develop your skills further by working on your own projects with advice and guidance. Each term will include demonstrations that focus on a different aspect of book conservation.Full fee: £329.00Senior fee: £329.00Concession: £201.00 -
Gold tooling on paper
Course Date: Fri 23 Feb 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetThis course is a great introduction to gold-tooling and the creative use of the medium. Learn how to gold tool on paper with various hand tools, using BS Glaire and gold leaf. All levels welcome.Full fee: £279.00Senior fee: £279.00Concession: £279.00 -
Hand marbled paper
Course Date: Fri 2 Mar 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearning traditional paper marbling using carrageen moss as a size.
The course takes you on a journey from the beautiful abstract art of Suminagashi (floating ink on a still water surface) and its history through Turkey and finally to traditional 19th century paper marbling in Europe.Full fee: £179.00Senior fee: £143.00Concession: £109.00 -
Book arts: graphic techniques and book structure
Course Date: Mon 5 Mar 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetA series of creative exercises and detailed instructions on how to fold, sew, and bind designed pages into an eye-catching multi-section exposed-spine book.Full fee: £109.00Senior fee: £87.00Concession: £66.00 -
Bookbinding: learn to bind artists books
Course Date: Mon 19 Mar 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetExplore the world of Artists’ books and create your own one-off or small edition. Combine text, image and bookbinding to bring your interests to life; this course will help you develop your ideas through the structure of the book.Full fee: £299.00Senior fee: £239.00Concession: £182.00 -
Book conservation and repair: vellum-bound books
Course Date: Wed 11 Apr 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetLearn to assess books and repair vellum-covered books including limp, semi-limp and boarded style. Work on your own projects in paper, cloth or leather. Basic materials included. For those with some bookbinding experience.Full fee: £459.00Senior fee: £367.00Concession: £280.00 -
Start bookbinding
Course Date: Sat 14 Apr 2018
Location on this date: KS - Keeley StreetDiscover the art of handmade books! Three days of progressive projects will guide you through core techniques and prepare you to experiment, design and craft your own unique books.Full fee: £149.00Senior fee: £119.00Concession: £91.00