Teaching

DB/SoB Joint Weekend Workshops

Variations on Forwarding

Tutor: Mark Cockram
Dates: 19-20 November 2011
Times: 10.00am - 5.00pm
Venue: Allen Street, London W8
Fee: GBP125.00 (plus GBP20.00 materials payable on the day)

During the 2-day workshop, which is designed for the beginner/improver, it is expected that the student will make 3 multi-sectional case-bound books and one break-away book (a book partially made to show the various steps in construction).

This workshop is intended to develop the student’s ability in the use of basic materials such as book-cloth and machine-made papers. It will give students the opportunity to explore the advantages and disadvantages of differing sewing techniques, adhesives and covering techniques in the production of 4 multi sectional, flat back case bound books.

The aims are: to develop craft skills related to book-cloth and paper work; to enhance professional skills, awareness and responsibility; and to stimulate creativity in design and awareness of choice of suitable styles of covering.

Each student will be supplied with a comprehensive kit with all the materials to make 4 books, including hand decorated papers.

Mark Cockram is a contemporary bookbinder, book artist and box maker based in London. He studied bookbinding at Guildford College of Technology, Studio Livre’ (Tokyo) and London College of Printing - BA Book Arts and Crafts (Hons). Mark opened his first studio in Lincoln in 1992 and Studio Five, London, in 2003. He teaches in Studio Five and in the UK, Europe, India and Japan.

He has been elected Fellow of Designer Bookbinders, Brother of the Art Workers Guild, The Tokyo Bookbinding Club and part of the Bookbinders Collective. Mark exhibits internationally on a regular basis with his work represented in public and private collections worldwide.