Teaching

UK Courses

This list was originally compiled by Designer Bookbinders in April 2002. Updates are frequently made but only when new information is received from the institution or organisation concerned. Therefore, the accuracy of the information at any given time cannot be guaranteed.

The listing of any institution, organisation or individual should not be regarded as constituting any form of ratification or endorsement by Designer Bookbinders.

BUCKINGHAMSHIRE  •  CHESHIRE  •  CORNWALL  •  DEVON  •  HAMPSHIRE  •  KENT
LEICESTERSHIRE  •  LONDON  •  NORFOLK  •  NOTTINGHAMSHIRE  •  OXFORDSHIRE
SOMERSET  •  STRATHCLYDE  •  SURREY  •  SUSSEX  •  WILTSHIRE  •  YORKSHIRE

Buckinghamshire

Missenden Abbey, Continuing Education Department, The Misbourne Centre, Great Missenden, Buckinghamshire. HP16 0BN

T: 01494 890204
F: 01494 890087
E: conedchil@buckscc.gov.uk
W: www.aredu.org.uk/missendenabbey

Curriculum Co-ordinator: Rosa Maria Welsh
Tutor: Heather Power

Missenden Summer School operates for four weeks during August and is currently running two six-day courses in book structures for both residential and non-residential students. 'Introduction to Book Structures – Experimental and Traditional' offers the opportunity to explore a wide variety of book forms, ranging from the simple to the experimental using unusual materials as well as traditional ones. 'Book Structures – Intermediate and Beyond' offers the chance to build on skills previously gained and to work on individual projects.

Cheshire

Burton Manor College, Burton, Neston, Cheshire. CH64 5SJ

T: 0151 336 5171
F: 0151 336 6586
E: enquiry@burtonmanor.com
W: www.burtonmanor.com

Tutor: Dominic Riley

Residential and non-residential weekend courses in bookbinding for beginners and for more experienced students.

Cornwall

Daphne Beaumont-Wright, The Old Malt House, Cot Hill, Stratton, Bude, Cornwall. EX23 9DN

T: 01288 355372

Professional bookbinder specialising in all aspects of traditional bookbinding and gold-tooling working in her own bindery. Private tuition or classes for small groups (up to a maximum of five people) can be arranged according to the student 's own requirements from beginners to advanced levels. Studies cover repair and restoration, inlays, onlays and gold-tooling. Accommodation can be arranged at the sixteenth-century hotel next door. Contact Daphne Beaumont-Wright for details.

Devon

Dartington Hall, Dartington Craft Education Centre, The Old Postern, Dartington, Totnes. TQ9 6EA

T: 01803 847000 (Dartington Hall Reception Office)
T: 01803 865371 (Mary Bartlett s Private No.)
W: www.dartington.u-net.com

Tutor: Mary Bartlett

Regular two-hour classes in ten-week terms organised independently of the college by Mary Bartlett at the Dartington Craft Education Centre on the Dartington Hall estate. Afternoon and evening sessions available. One-off day courses for groups can also be arranged. Contact Mary Bartlett for details.

Hampshire

Maureen Duke, Fernbank, Trotton, Petersfield, Hampshire. GU31 5ER

T: 01730 812432
E: maureen.duke@tesco.net

Professional bookbinder working in her own bindery. Personal tuition in bookbinding and book restoration for one or more days by arrangement. Contact Maureen Duke for details.

Kent

Sidcup Arts and Adult Education Centre, Alma Road, Sidcup, Kent. DA14 4ED

T: 020 8300 1056
F: 020 8269 8992
E: SAAEC@adultedbexley.org
W: www.adultedbexley.org

Tutor: Gavin Rookledge

The fascinating and ancient craft of hand bookbinding and renovation. Learn simple procedures on paperbacks leading to the more skilled art of leather binding and gold leaf tooling. The course allows for individual artistic development. 28-week course, Tuesday evenings.

Leicestershire

Leicester College, St. Margaret's Campus, Grafton Place, St John Street, Leicester. LE1 3WL

T: 0116 224 2194 (direct line)
F: 0116 224 2150
E: print@leicestercollege.ac.uk
W: www.leicestercollege.ac.uk

Tutors: George Mottram (Course Leader) or Damian Breen

The course is broken down into one year sections spread over a five-year period. You can take just a one year course and gain a recognised qualification. Part-time Professional Development Diploma in bookbinding and related crafts. Courses are held for three hours a week in the daytime or evening for mixed ability students. After completion of the 'Introduction to Bookbinding' course, students can choose from four of the following options: 'Book Restoration' (Parts 1 and 2), 'Fine Leather Binding' (Parts 1 and 2), 'Box-making', 'Paper Marbling' and 'Calligraphy'. Contact George Mottram or Damian Breen for further details.

London

The Institute (The Hampstead Garden Suburb Institute),
11 High Road, East Finchley, London, N2 8LL

T: 020 8829 4141
F: 020 8829 4131
E: office@hgsi.ac.uk
W: www.hgsi.ac.uk

Tutors: Gene Mahon and Chris Damp

Three terms of part-time day and evening classes in bookbinding for both beginners and more advanced students. Beginners are introduced to the make-up of the book and given a grounding in basic hand bookbinding techniques. Advanced students are encouraged to develop their technical abilities, to work with the full range of materials, including leather and vellum, to try new structures and to develop their design skills and apply them to the book. Tuition is by individual attention. From September 2007 classes will move to a newly built, purpose designed Creative Arts Centre in East Finchley.


Morley College, 61 Westminster Bridge Road, London. SE1 7HT

T: 020 7928 8501
F: 020 7928 4074
E: enquiries@morleycollege.ac.uk
W: www.morleycollege.ac.uk

Tutor: Nick Cowlishaw

Three terms of part-time day and evening classes catering for all abilities and interests. Beginners are offered the formal 'textbook' course, a sound basis for advancing into design, conservation, historical and other related skills. Intermediate and advanced classes cater for more experienced students to develop their skills in fine leather binding, box-making, gold finishing and book repair. All tuition is tailored to individual requirements.


The City Literary Institute, Keeley Street, Covent Garden, London WC2B 4BA

The City Lit runs the widest selection of bookbinding courses in London. For further information on any of the courses below - and to read the course outline - see the prospectus on the website.

T: 020 7831 7831 (Enrolments)
T: 020 7492 2700 (Visual Arts department)
E: infoline@citylit.ac.uk
W: www.citylit.ac.uk

SUMMER SCHOOL PROGRAMME (enrolment open now)

Japanese-style books   
30 June - 2 July     10.30-4.30
Learn how to make four Japanese-style books, each sewn with a different stitch pattern. The completed books will be housed in a bespoke made, wrap-around case (maru-chitsu).
Tutor Kathy Abbott      Course code VD206    £89/62/51

Introduction to pop-ups and paper engineering
Tues 30 June - 21 July  6-9pm
Learn the basic techniques used in pop-up books in this fun evening class. Use these skills to make your own pop-up books, greeting cards, artist books and more.
Tutor: Kelly Wellman   Course code VD214      £70/70/37

Headbanding workshop   
3 July   10.30-4.30
Try your hand at or perfect your technique on single, double and more challenging headbands!
Tutor: Nesta Davies    Course code VD216        £37/28/22

Crossed-structure bindings  
10 & 17 July 10.30-4.30
An introduction to the technique; a look at variations and materials and a chance to make your own.
Tutor: Nesta Davies   Course code VD218   £62/62/36

Fold, Sequence, Bound   
13 - 16 July 10.30-4.30
Bring together imaginative mark-making and simple book structures to form a unique hand made book. Develop your ideas through the structure of the book exploring sequence, narrative and space.
Tutor: Clare Bryan   Course Code VD208   £120/90/68

How to make a finishing tool   
27 July 10.30-4.30
Finishing tools have been used for centuries to gold tool the covers of books: learn how to make a simple brass finishing tool using basic metal working skills.
Tutor: Tracey Rowledge   Course code VD220    £51/41/36

Boxmaking for books or presentation
Mon, Wed, Fri 20, 22, 24 July
Make beautiful cloth covered boxes, for books, gift presentation, or stylish storage. Learn to accurately measure, cut and assemble materials to create boxes. 
Tutor: Kelly Wellman Course code VD219      £70/70/42

COURSES STARTING IN SEPTEMBER 2009 (enrolment from June 30th)

City & Guilds  7822 Bookbinding
This challenging and highly popular Level 2 course starts in September. 
Taught over one year on Tuesday evenings it provides a sound basis for further work in conservation, book arts or traditional binding.

Suitable for beginners or those with some experience.

Interviews will be held in July. Please contact Visual Arts Dept to book an interview.
Tutor: Nesta Davies

Bookbinding for beginners 1 - book structures & box making
Introduce yourself to bookbinding through a series of interesting and informative structures. From simple paper folding through to more complex stitched books and box making.

This is a 12 week course starting on September 21st running on Mondays from 10.30am to 4.30pm. The course is for beginners.
Tutor: Clare Bryan

Fine Binding
Learn how to prepare ('forward') a text-block up to the point where it is ready to be covered, how to prepare leather and then cover the forwarded book with a full leather binding.  The course covers leather-jointed endpapers, edge gilding, tool sharpening and finishing processes such as putting down leather joints and putting in leather or paper doublures.

This course runs from September to March, 10.00 - 4.30 Tuesdays and is suitable for intermediate to advanced level bookbinders, who have had some experience of binding in leather.
Tutor: Kathy Abbott

Repair and Conservation
These varied courses run on Wednesday daytime and evening and cover Paper Repair, Cloth and leather-bound book conservation and making protective boxes and enclosures.

Daytime courses require students to have some experience of bookbinding.
Tutors: Peter Spain, Martyn Jones


University of the Arts London, London College of Communication, School of Printing & Publishing, Elephant and Castle, London. SE11 6SB

T: 020 7514 6500 (Ex. 6660) (Mike Brunwin)
F: 020 7514 6772
E: m.brunwin@lcc.arts.ac.uk
W: www.lcc.arts.ac.uk

Tutors: Mike Brunwin, Ken Olney, Terry Buckley, Howard Melrose

The London College of Communication offers a range of courses leading to a BA (Hons) degree and various graduate certificates in book arts and crafts and craft bookbinding.

Undergraduate courses includes a three-year BA course in Book Arts and Crafts. Graduite Certificates in Bookbinding and Book Restoration and Book Arts and Crafts. Graduate certificates are a range of new courses at the LCC. These courses are specifically designed for students who already have a first degree and wish to progress to a post-graduate course but need a bridging programme to build confidence and skills, or alternatively wish to pursue a more specialist or intensive skills course in an area related to your first degree. This programme aims to prepare students for career opportunities within freelance practice in binding and repairing books, and in other areas of book production. Opportunities also exist for students to set and run their own bindery or work in libraries or as a book archival or restoration specialist. Although a highly specialised area of craft practice there is evidence of growing need for practitioners in book and archive restoration and storage. There are also career opportunities in teaching and for progression to post-graduate study. Contact Mike Brunwin for further information on these courses.

Part-time evening courses of approximately fourteen weeks duration are also held throughout the year on various aspects of bookbinding and book arts. Subjects include 'Introduction to Craft Bookbinding', 'Intermediate Craft Bookbinding', 'Advanced Craft Bookbinding', 'Introduction to Creative Bookbinding', 'Conservation Binding Techniques', 'Conservation of Library Materials' and 'Historical Binding Structures'.


The London Institute, Camberwell College of Art, Peckham Road, London. SE5 8UF

T: 020 7514 6302
F: 020 7514 6310
W: www.camb.linst.ac.uk

Tutors: Full-time staff and visiting teachers

Camberwell offers a range of full-time and part-time courses in Conservation and Book Arts, but there is no structured course devoted to the craft of bookbinding as such.

Book Arts (PgDip and MA Courses)
Full-time and part-time postgraduate courses in Book Arts. In the PgDip course which runs for thirty weeks full-time, students develop skills in areas such as printmaking, reprographics and computers and have the opportunity to investigate narrative structures, image, text and how they relate and carry meaning. The MA courses which runs for one year full-time or two years part-time offers the opportunity to sustain and develop a project from proposal to final exhibition.

Conservation (BA, PgDip and MA Courses)
Full-time and part-time undergraduate and postgraduate Conservation courses in organic and paper-based materials including photographs, books, works of art on paper and archival material. Basic bookbinding, box-making and book conservation techniques are taught as part of these courses. The BA course runs for three years full-time, the PgDip for thirty weeks full-time and the MA course for one year full-time or two years part-time.

Course Director (BA (Hons) Conservation): Corinne Hillman
T: 020 7514 6424

Course Director (MA/PG Dip Conservation): Mark Sandy
T: 020 7514 6433


Greenwich Community Centre, Gordon School, Craigton Road, Eltham, London. SE9 1QG

T: 020 8850 9392
F: 020 8850 7097
E: gccgordon@another.com
W: www.gcc.ac.uk

Tutor: Peter Brown

Three terms of part-time evening classes for mixed abilities. Beginners learn modern and traditional hand bookbinding techniques using a variety of materials. More advanced students progress to full leather binding and book restoration according to individual interests.


Kingston Adult Education, King Charles Centre, King Charles Road, Surbiton. KT5 9AL

T: 020 8547 6875 (General Enquiries)
F: 020 8547 6874
E: adult@rbk.kingston.gov.uk

Tutor: Sarah Grosvenor

Two terms of part-time day and evening classes offering bookbinding and book repair workshops for all levels of ability.


Richmond Adult Community College, Clifton Centre, Clifton Road, Twickenham. TW1 4LT

T: 020 8891 5907 (General Enquiries)
T: 020 8891 6285 (Course Enquiries)
F: 020 8332 6560
E: lisa@racc.org.uk
W: www.racc.org.uk

Tutor: Alan Titmuss

Three terms of part-time classes structured around demonstrations, advice and individual tuition. All levels of experience are catered for and the emphasis is on traditional craftsmanship and quality.


Studio Five, First Floor, The Mews, 46-52 Church Road, Barnes, London, SW13 0DQ

A range of open studio sessions, short courses, contemporary practices and specialist workshops.

Studio 5 has a one year structured course in bookbinding from case binding through to full leather work.
New for 2008: structured week courses in most aspects of bookbinding and book arts.

Please contact Mark Cockram:
T: 0208 563 2158
E: studio5bookarts@aol.co.uk
W: www.markcockrambooks.co.uk
W: www.studio5bookbindingandarts.blogspot.com


Nesta Davies, North London (nearest tube Wood Green)

T: 020 8881 0881 (Workshop)

Professional bookbinder offering individual tuition in bookbinding and book restoration, regular short courses and day workshops. Contact Nesta Davies for details.

Norfolk

The Book Studio, 14 Blofields Loke, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6ES

T: 01263 734779
W: www.thebookstudio.co.uk

Tutor: Judith Ellis

One and two-day courses.


Clive Bovill, Greenburn, River Lane, East Bilney, Dereham, Norfolk. NR22 4HS

T: 01362 860174

Professional bookbinder working in his own bindery specialising in fine bindings, gold tooling and the repair and conservation of old books. Part-time tuition offered for small mixed ability classes. Contact Clive Bovill for details.

The Farthing Press and Bindery, Fen Farm, Low Common, South Lopham, Diss, Norfolk. IP22 2JR

T/F: 01379 687364
E: bookbinding@farthingpress.plus.com
W: www.farthingpress.plus.com

Course Tutor: Alan Fitch

• Residential or non-residential five-day Basic, Refresher / Repair & Leather Courses
• 2-Day Bookmaking Courses

No more than three students in any one week - allows for a very high level of individual tuition.
All basic materials and tools are provided for all courses.

Nottinghamshire

South Nottingham College, Charnwood Centre, Farnborough Road, Clifton, Nottingham. NG11 8LU

T: 0115 914 6300 (Course Information: 0115 914 6464)
F: 0115 914 6333
E: enquiries@south-nottingham.ac.uk
W: www.south-nottingham.ac.uk

Course Tutor: Jerry Greave

The Department of Multimedia offers a two-year course in Print and Digital Media leading to a BTEC National Diploma. The course covers pre-print origination, machine printing, print finishing and bookbinding and other related subjects. There are three evening class options in bookbinding: 'Case Bookbinding' (Level 2 OCN), designed for students to gain a basic grounding in hand craft bookbinding techniques; 'Library Binding' (Level 3 OCN), designed for students who wish to progress to more advanced binding styles including leather binding and gold finishing; and 'Book Repair' (Level 2 OCN) an introduction to methods of book restoration for case, library and letterpress binding and paper repair. Each bookbinding course is for three hours a week for thirty weeks duration. There are three more 30 hour options at level 3: Photograph album construction, Cover decoration with onlays and inlays, and Box making. These three options are offered as evening classes.

Oxfordshire

Oxford Brookes University, School of Arts and Humanities, The Richard Hamilton Building, Hadington, Hill Campus, Oxford. OX3 0BP

T: Ian Ross on 01865 793083
T: General Enquiries 01865 484951
E: binding@ianaross.f2s.com

Tutors: Ian Ross

These non-vocational classes provide an introduction to bookbinding, examining the techniques, materials and equipment needed to bind and repair books. Traditional methods are considered in conjunction with practical alternatives. Students will achieve an understanding of the requirements and processes involved in producing clean, neat, basic work. Students work at their own pace and are individually tutored.

Somerset

Wellington Community Education Centre, 10 Courtland Road, Wellington, Somserset. TA21 8ND

T: 01823 663000
E: wellcec@freeserve.co.uk

Tutor: Dawn Tregelles

Part-time evening class in bookbinding for beginners and for those with some experience. Students learn basic techniques and progress to cloth and leather bindings, restoration and repairs. Individual projects are welcome.

Strathclyde

Glasgow College of Building and Printing, 60 North Hanover Street, Glasgow. G1 2BP

T: 0141 332 9969 (Ext. 4413 Jim Vallance)
F: 0141 332 5170
W: www.gcbp.ac.uk

Course Tutor: Jim Vallance

One year full-time Higher National Certificate course in Fine Bookbinding. The course includes fine bookbinding, book repair skills, case binding, finishing and blocking techniques, gilding, science and materials, bookbinding design, protection methods, information technology, marbling and edge decoration and printing production processes. Students can continue to study for a Higher National Diploma in Print Media Management for a second year, with the possible progression to the third year of a degree course at the university.

Part-time classes are also offered in bookbinding. For information on evening and Saturday morning classes contact the Marketing Section on 0141 566 4150.

Surrey

The Otter Bindery, 42 Hare Hill, Addlestone, Surrey. KT15 1DT

T: 01932 845976
W: www.otterbookbinding.com

WORKSHOPS 2008 - 1st Saturday of Every Month, 10am - 2pm
Cost £50 - All materials provided
(Please see website for updates)

For those wishing to learn bookbinding, the Otter Bindery now offers informal morning classes on the 1st Saturday of the month with Marysa de Veer. These are for all abilities, from beginners upwards.

The workshops are designed to offer high quality bookbinding tuition in a relaxed and friendly setting. There is no need to formally pre-book, but please email to confirm your attendance two days in advance so that we have an idea on attendance numbers.

The day starts at 10am and finishes at 2pm. The cost is £50.
You may wish to bring a packed lunch with you.

Bookbinding Tuition for Individuals and Organisations
Individual tuition with Marysa de Veer is offered at the bindery and costs £35 per hour. This is suitable for those with a more specific interest in an aspect of the craft. We also offer gift vouchers for individual tuition. Residential courses are available for individuals traveling from further afield. Marysa de Veer also offers tuition to schools, art clubs and other organisations.

Sussex

University of Brighton, The Adult and Continuing Education Office, Faculty of Arts and Architecture, Grand Parade, Brighton, East Sussex. BN2 2JY

T: 01273 6430015

Tutor (Creative Bookbinding, Restoration): Peter Jones
Tutor (Traditional Bookbinding): David Igglesden

Part-time day and evening classes held over two terms in Traditional Bookbinding (evening), Restoration and Repair (daytime), and Creative Bookbinding (evening).


The Old Rectory Adult Education College, Fittleworth, Pulborough, West Sussex. RH20 1HU

T/F: 01796 865306
E: oldrectory@mistral.co.uk
W: www.oldrectory.mistral.co.uk

Course Directors: Tony and Sue Dawkins
Tutor: Jan Pickett

Residential and non-residential weekend courses, suitable for beginners, in craft bookbinding and making simple creative books and boxes.


West Dean College, West Dean, Chichester, West Sussex. PO18 0QZ

T: 01243 811301 (General Enquiries)
F: 01243 811343
E: short.courses@westdean.org.uk
W: www.westdean.org.uk

Bookbinding Tutors for Short Courses: Various visiting teachers

Short Courses: Residential and non-residential weekend and week-long courses in contemporary and traditional craft bookbinding and related subjects. Tutors are established practitioners and courses take place in well-equipped workshops and studios. Courses include 'Bookbinding for Beginners and for those with some Experience', 'Repairing Leather', 'Cloth-bound and Paperback Books', 'Handmade Books – Contents and Covers', 'Paper Marbling and an Introduction to Papier-Mâché Sculpture Techniques'.

For details of the current programme, ring General Enquiries on 01243 811301.

Full-time Book Conservation Courses: Full-time vocational one-year graduate and postgraduate diplomas in conservation of books and library materials, run by David Dorning at West Dean College. The graduate programme is for students entering book conservation after undergraduate study, or for those who wish to consolidate their existing experience in book conservation. The postgraduate programme is for students who have completed the graduate year, and who wish to study book conservation at a more advanced level. There is an option to extend the Postgraduate Diploma into a Masters Degree in Conservation studies. Students undertake extensive conservation work on books from institutional and private clients. The programmes also include practical bookbinding, the study of historical bookbindings, conservation science and materials culture, and visits to workshops and libraries. Entry follows successful completion of a practical test and interview.

For further details of these full-time courses contact David Dorning:

T: 01243 818239
E: david.dorning@westdean.org.uk

SHORT COURSES:

An introduction to gold tooling on leather and paper
November 27–30
LW0831  £262
Beginners
Gain an insight into the bookbinder’s art and learn to work with gold leaf. Following a demonstration by the tutor, work on paper and leather sample boards to practise tooling skills and experiment with images in gold leaf. Advice is given on finishing tools and their effects.
TRACEY ROWLEDGE

Pop-up paper extravaganza
November 30–December 2
2D0835  £184  NEW
Suitable for all
PAUL JOHNSON

Bookbinding for beginners
December 10–13
LW0857  £268
Beginners
You are introduced to the spectrum of bookbinding skills and styles before you learn to make two blank books: one bound in buckram, the other in marbled paper and buckram. Following this, you work on simple repairs to your own books.
JOHN ROBINSON

Handmade books using traditional and contemporary techniques
January 3–7, 2010
4D0875  £352
Beginners/Intermediate
Make several personal books as you experience traditional and contemporary bookbinding methods. You can create your own sketch or calligraphic books, albums, multi-section bindings and containers, as you learn about paper handling, glueing, sewing, attaching covers and finishing.
SUSAN HUFTON

Japanese-style bookbinding
February 12–14, 2010
WE0934  £186    
Suitable for all
Make four Japanese-style bindings, each sewn with a different decorative stitch pattern. Learn how to prepare the pages and covers and sew each book with coloured silks. You complete the project with a Japanese ‘wrap-around’ case to house your bindings.
KATHY ABBOTT

Hand marbling on paper and fabric
March 5–7, 2010
WE0979  £178
Beginners/Intermediate
Experience every stage of the hand-marbling process, from making size and preparing acrylic inks to producing samplers of standard patterns, then develop prints from numerous pigment dye recipes and original ideas.
CHRISTOPHER ROWLATT

Informing paper – recycled paper pulp vessels and vintage paper casting
March 22–25, 2010
3D1025  £262
Suitable for all
Learn from the working practices of an artist who is pushing the boundaries of this under-rated medium. Explore ways of forming organic vessels with recycled paper pulp and casting with handmade and vintage papers.
MAGIE HOLLINGWORTH

Making an artist's book
April 1–4, 2010
LW1042  £270
Suitable for all
Please see page xx for further information.
ELEANOR GLOVER

Paper engineering for pop-up books and cards
April 2–5, 2010
LW1048  £272  NEW
Suitable for all
Discover the secrets behind the magic of pop-up books and cards. Start by making examples of the main types of paper mechanisms such as ‘V’ folds, pull-tabs and ‘dissolving’ scenes. Then develop your ideas and skills with some short creative projects before progressing to a fully-functioning pop-up book or cards.
MARK HINER

Bookbinding for all
April 18–23, 2010
5D1083  £424
Suitable for all
Experience the fascination of the bookbinder’s craft. As a beginner, you start by learning every stage of making a complete notebook, from folding the paper into sections to glueing up and case making. You then progress to a project such as the repair of one of the books you have brought with you. If you are a more experienced binder, you may renovate your own cloth or leather-bound books.
JOHN ROBINSON

Creative calligraphy
Feb 12–14, 2010
WE0936  £178    
Beginners/Intermediate
Gain confidence whilst using a calligraphic script using the broad-edged pen with ink and gouache paint. Complete beginners start with the basics whilst those with experience improve and broaden their techniques and explore creative design possibilities in a small project.
CHERRELL AVERY

Calligraphic lettering with pattern and painting
March 15–18, 2010
3D1007  £264
Beginners/Intermediate
Learn skills in decorative pattern making and in lettering, using Roman Capitals, and explore mark-making techniques using pencils, pens and brushes on paper, tissue or vellum. Then develop your design for a decorative page or block based on a single letter, word or short poem or quotation of your choice.
SALLY-MAE JOSEPH

Calligraphy – italic and other scripts
April 19–22, 2010
3D1086  £262
Beginners/Intermediate
Learn Renaissance italic or another historical script of your choice, which may have been adapted for contemporary uses. Beginners acquire the basics of italic calligraphy, including the layout of short texts, while those with experience tune-up their skills with plenty of guidance from the tutor.
GAYNOR GOFFE

Conservation of leather
10-13 May 2010  
PC1004   Non-residential fee:  £345
Although leather is found in association with a wide range of objects, this course will concentrate on where it is traditionally used on furniture, as interior decoration, upholstery and wallcoverings as well as library materials. The course is designed both to explore history, techniques and the use of leather and to review current practice in its conservation. The format of the course includes demonstrations, practical sessions, lectures and case histories and it will be presented by two leading practitioners working and teaching in this specialist area.
ALINE ANGUS & ROY THOMSON

Calligraphy for beginners
May 28–30, 2010
WE1158  £178
Beginners
Learn a basic calligraphic script and gain confidence in the use of the broad-edged pen. Ways of using and developing your new skills and adding colour are also explored.
GAYNOR GOFFE

T: 01243 818219
E: liz.campbell@westdean.org.uk

Wiltshire

Salisbury Book Crafts, Harnham, Salisbury.

T: 01672 851638
E: lsbook@onetel.com
W: www.salisburybookcrafts.com

Tutor: Lori Sauer

Approximately fifteen full-day Saturday classes a year offered in bookbinding for mixed ability groups (of up to ten people). Contact Lori for further details.


Shepherds Bookbinders, The Daffodil Barn, Nursery Farm, Woodborough, Wiltshire SN9 5PF

T: 01672 851979 (Contact Alison Strachan)
W: www.bookbinding.co.uk/courses.htm

New Bookbinding Courses for 2009
Shepherds Bookbinders has established a new workshop, a converted barn in the village of Woodborough, where they will be running a series of Bookbinding Master Classes throughout the summer. Members of Designer Bookbinders can receive a 20% discount off published prices for these two day courses.

Tutors: Shepherds Bindery Staff


Urchfont Manor College, Urchfont, Devizes, Wiltshire. SN10 4RG

T: 01380 840495
F: 01380 840005
E: urchfontmanor@wiltshire.gov.uk

Tutors: Maureen Duke, Lori Sauer

2009: Residential five-day short courses in bookbinding and book restoration for beginners and more experienced students, with each course featuring an optional special topic of study.

Also 2-3 day specialist workshops.

8 - 14 March
Conservation and Restoration
Tutor: Maureen Duke

6 - 9 April
Limp Vellum Binding
Tutor: Lori Sauer

10 - 14 May
Conservation and Restoration
Tutor: Lori Sauer

14 - 17 June
Millimetre Binding
Tutor: Lori Sauer

19 - 23 July
Conservation and Restoration
Tutor: Maureen Duke

6 - 10 Sept
Conservation and Restoration
Tutor: Maureen Duke

27 - 29 Oct
Sewn Board Binding and Beyond
Tutor: Lori Sauer

22 - 26 Nov
Conservation and Restoration
Tutor: Maureen Duke

Please contact the college for further details.

Yorkshire

Leeds College of Technology, Print Media Centre, Cookridge Street, Leeds, Yorkshire. LS2 8BL

T: 0113 297 6300 (General Enquiries)
T: 0113 297 6439 (Ruth Charlton - Curriculum Manager)
T: 0113 297 6347/6438 (Mick McGregor - Bookbinding Tutor)
F: 0113 297 6301
E: m_mcgregoruk@yahoo.co.uk
W: www.leedscollege.ac.uk

Tutor: Mick McGregor

A part-time evening course in bookbinding for beginners running for eighteen weeks duration is being planned for September 2002. The course will cover basic materials technology, the use of tools and equipment, simple sewing styles, cut-flush and case binding styles, and will include some basic foil blocking. Intermediate and advanced level courses may follow according to demand. Contact Ruth Charlton or Mick McGregor for full details of the programme.


Book North, Top of the Town Farm, 17 The Village, Barkisland, Halifax, West Yorkshire. HX4 0AQ

T: 01422 823257 (Helen Hayman)
T: 01932 787268 (Hilary Henning)

Two-day short courses on Coptic and Islamic bookbinding taught by Hilary Henning (specialising in Islamic bindings) and Helen Hayman (specialising in artists' books, printing and calligraphy). Subjects include 'Coptic Books with Wood or Material Covers', 'Islamic Books with Leather Covers' and 'Lacquered Binding'. Courses in basic bookbinding are being planned for 2002. Classes are held at regular intervals throughout the year and are held at Barkisland in the Calder Valley. Accommodation can be arranged nearby if required. Contact Helen Hayman or Hilary Henning for further details.