Creative arts for bookbinding II: leather dyeing techniques
This course has now finished
- Course Code: VD361
- Dates: 23/03/24 - 23/03/24
- Time: 10:30 - 16:30
- Taught: Sat, Daytime
- Duration: 1 session
- Location: Keeley Street
- Tutor: Sue Doggett
Course Code: VD361
Duration: 1 session
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What is the course about?
This course is for those interested in creative applications of leather dye. You will be introduced to different dye types, how to mix dye and a range of methods of dye applications and techniques. There will be plenty of time for experimentation and practice.
What will we cover?
- Different types of leather dye and their properties
- Making up dyes and mixing them
- Leather preparation
- Application of dyes and thinking about colour
- Creative techniques for applying dyes.
What will I achieve?
By the end of this course you should be able to...
- Be aware of different kinds of leather dye and their uses
- Experiment with dyes on leather
- Develop creative dye techniques
- Use dyes safely.
What level is the course and do I need any particular skills?
This course is suitable for beginners. This course is primarily aimed at those working in bookbinding and some of the leather types will reflect that. However, these techniques can be used for many other creative activities where leather is used.
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.
How will I be taught, and will there be any work outside the class?
You will be taught by demonstration, individual and group tuition. This is a workshop based class and so there will be time for individual experimentation and practice during the day.
Are there any other costs? Is there anything I need to bring?
Some leather will be supplied but if you really want to let your creativity flow, please feel free to bring your own pieces to experiment with - natural, un-dyed leather is best. All dyes will be supplied. You will also need a pencil, notebook and pen as you might wish to make your own notes to supplement the course handouts.
Need art supplies? Our partner London Graphic Centre has everything you need from pencils to printing services, at 15% off.
To get an LGC discount card, students will need to show proof/ confirmation of enrolment of them being a student at City Lit. You can apply for our card in-store or by simply emailing info@londongraphics.co.uk with a scan or photo of relevant confirmation. The student discount does not apply to products that are already discounted or on offer. More information can be found here- https://www.londongraphics.co.uk/student-discounts/.
When I've finished, what course can I do next?
Suitable courses may be:
VD300 Bookbinding: gold tooling on leather
VD251 Working with leather: decorative techniques
VD435 Bookbinding for beginners: simple leather binding
VD323 Bookbinding: Leather paring and knife sharpening
VD412: Bookbinding: Gold tooling on paper.
Sue Doggett is an artist who creates hand-made books and bindings. She gained a first class honours degree in Visual Studies and Art History from Oxford Brookes University in 1985 and an MA in Design from Brighton University in 1998. She received the World Craft Council Award for Contemporary Craft in 1994 and was elected a Fellow of Designer Bookbinders in 1996. She has lectured and led workshops in book arts in the UK, Europe and the USA and she currently teaches bookbinding and book arts at City Lit. As an exhibiting Fellow of Designer Bookbinders, Sue works to public and private commission including the Man Booker Prize for Fiction and she is the current editor of ‘The New Bookbinder’ journal. Her work is represented in public and private collections in Europe and USA and can be seen at the Hyman Kreitman Research Library, Tate Britain; The Folger Library, Washington DC; Yale University Library, San Francisco Center for the Book, The Bodleian Library, Oxford; The Centre for Fine Print Research, Bristol and Manchester Metropolitan Museum.
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