A Bookbinding Cause: English Case Binding
About the Class
- Class Level: Intermediate
- Age Requirement: 16 and older
- Average Class Size: 12
What You'll Learn
In this series of workshops, learn to:
- Decorate a cover board with decorative marbled papers
- Sew signatures of folios together
- Case the book block with the covers
Fee Includes
Journal paper, decorative papers and other materials to bind 1 hard-bound cover book and usage of bookbinding tools during the workshop.
* The workshop will commence on time. Come 10 minutes earlier to enjoy a cup of tea, browse through our sample books and explore our collection of books related to bookbinding and book arts!
* We support the BYOB movement! Bring your own cup or tumbler for drinks in our premises. Please also use recyclable bags and encourage us to reduce paper packaging for your items.
* A selection of bookbinding materials and tools are available in our bindery. We accept cash only. Bring a little more for the workshop and return home, not just with lifelong binding skills, but also materials and tools to spurn you on to practise more.
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Learn about the English Case Binding which is a popular method to make hard-bound journals. It is derived from 17th and 18th century leather bound bookbinding techniques but modified to be simpler. Unlike these earlier styles, English Case Bound Books can be opened fully to the spine as the text block and covers are made separately.
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Instructor
About the instructor:
Ian trained in bookbinding and book arts in Edinburgh, UK with the Owl & Lion Bindery. He established The Thistle Bindery in 2012 upon his return to this sunny island. The bindery is more than just an art practice to him. It is also his way of reaching out to a wider community of bibliophiles and to do charity through his workshops.
About The Thistle Bindery & Co.
The Thistle Bindery & Co. was established in 2016 as the first physical store for art practice, The Thistle Bindery. It brings together bookbinders, conservators and crafters who dabble in and enjoy sharing their passion for all things book-related.
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The Thistle Bindery & Co
Reviews of Classes by The Thistle Bindery & Co
Ang Swee Tee W.
14 Jun, 2015
Two thumbs up!
Valentina R.
14 Jun, 2015
Wonderful real hands on experience!
The materials provided where very nice and our workshop instructor was very knowledgeable and patient!
Perhaps the schedule was a bit too ambitious. It took longer than expected to bind 2 books. I would have maybe concentrated on doing only one.
I really want to keep learning and continue making books after this workshop!
Clarie
15 Jan, 2017
Enjoyable
Liao Siew C.
25 Sep, 2016
Interesting
Christina C.
25 Sep, 2016
Very enjoyable, great venue and friendly staff