Creative Book Binding

Discover the art of book binding at these fascinating workshops `Back by popular demand! We're delighted that expert book binder Carole King is returning with these two wonderful workshops on Saturday 17th October. You can book individual sessions or come along to both, just be sure to select the correct options at checkout. 10am - 12.30pm Turkish Map Fold Books Intriguing books that fold out into large square pages from pentagonal covers. These books open into a sculptural form that can be decorated with pictures, text or patterns. You'll learn origami skills to fold the pages and create the covers for your book insertion. The book will be covered with your choice of Lewis & Wood patterned paper and finished with ribbon ties for closure. It will contain seven large pages of coloured, white or Lewis & Wood paper. The finished size will be 15x15cm. 2pm - 4.30pm Concertina Books Make an A5 book, portrait format, suitable for journaling, photographs or scrapbooking. Add pockets, sewn in extra pages, envelopes and decorate with collaged images. Your book will be covered with your choice of Lewis & Wood patterned paper and contain multiple pages of heavyweight cartridge. It will also include ribbon ties for closure. The finished size will be 16 x 22cm. We hope you will join us for these inspiring and creative sessions at our workshop space here in Woodchester. The books would make lovely gifts so why not get ahead for Christmas or, of course, you can just keep them for yourself! Refreshments are included in each session and those booking both sessions will be offered a buffet lunch too. Carole King is a bookbinder, artist and teacher from West Wales, who exhibits throughout the UK at galleries and craft events. She creates hand stitched and bound books, hand printed papers, cards and book binding kits, which are available at Nant Designs. Please Note 8 places available per session. £48 per session. Make sure you select the correct session(s) at checkout. No experience necessary. All materials included. Please inform us of any dietary considerations for refreshments and/or lunch. Refreshments are included and buffet lunch is included for those booking both sessions. Free parking on site. Please note the Top Floor can only be accessed via a flight of stairs. P lease see FAQ below for booking Terms & Conditions.