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.

BERKSHIRE  •  BUCKINGHAMSHIRE  •  CHESHIRE  •  CUMBRIA  •  DEVON  •  HAMPSHIRE  •  KENT  •  LEICESTERSHIRE  •  LONDON  •  NORFOLK  •  NOTTINGHAMSHIRE  •  OXFORDSHIRE  •  POWYS  •  SHROPSHIRE  •  SOMERSET  •  STRATHCLYDE  •  SURREY  •  SUSSEX  •  WILTSHIRE  •  YORKSHIRE

Berkshire

BINDING re:DEFINED., Marden, Wiltshire

T: 01672 851638
E: bookbindingworkshops@gmail.com
W: www.bookbindingworkshops.com

Tutors: Benjamin Elbel, Emily Martin, Lori Sauer

The aim of these workshops is to offer a solid grounding in alternative structures. They are bindings of robust character and strength that can be used as a springboard for further adaptation. All are born from historical models that have transposed themselves into a 21st century aesthetic.

Special Courses in May 2012 with visiting American Book Artist, Emily Martin:

THE TUNNEL BOOK
May 17th and 18th tutor: Emily Martin
American book artist Emily Martin makes her debut appearance in the UK to teach two fantastic workshops. The first is the Tunnel Book, a 3-D concertina structure first used in the Renaissance to study perspective. Participants create a narrative that is then displayed and folded into this intriguing book. Emily adds her own particular variations to the tunnel book for a very enriching and productive two days.

NOW YOU SEE IT NOW YOU DON'T
May 19th and 20th tutor: Emily Martin
The second workshop presents a variety of manipulated and unconventional book structures, many used by Emily Martin in her own work. Her reputation for humorous and unusual artist's books makes them popular with collectors and major museums around the world. This two-day course offers UK binders the chance to study with one of America's most highly anthologised maker of books and sought after tutors. See her work at www.emilymartin.com

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.

Cumbria

Dominic Riley and Michael Burke, Low Wood House, Low Wood, Ulverston, Cumbria, LA12 8LY

t: 015395 31161
e: dom.riley@hotmail.com

WINTER / SPRING 2012 PROGRAMME...

One-Day Wednesday Workshops:
The Ideal Sketchbook - February 15th
Sewn Boards Binding - March 7th
The All-in-One Clamshell Box - March 28th
Single Sheet Binding - April 18th
The Presentation Album - May 2nd

Two-Day and Three-Day Weekend Workshops:
Ethiopian Binding and Case - Feb 25th & 26th
Chinese Binding - March 17th & 18th
Limp Vellum Binding - March 30th - April 1st
Pastepapers Old and New - April 28th & 29th
Hand Tooling - May 19th & 20th

1 day workshops: £45
2 day workshops: £90
3 day workshops: £135

Full details (PDF)

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, St John Street, Leicester. LE1 3WL

T: 0116 224 2194 (direct line)
F: 0116 224 2150
E: info@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


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 8843 7921 (Course Enquiries)
F: 020 8332 6560
E: info@racc.ac.uk
W: www.racc.ac.uk

Tutor: Linda Harris

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.


Shepherds Falkiners, 76 Southampton Row, London, WC1B 4AR

A wide variety of tuition is available offering beginner’s bookbinding courses and also paper making, box making and fine binding techniques.

Full details are available on the website.

T: +44 (0)20 7831 1462
E: jd@bookbinding.co.uk
W: http://store.falkiners.com


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.

Nottinghamshire

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

T: 0115 914 9480 / 0115 914 6300
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.

Powys

The Farthing Press and Bindery, Sarnau Farm, Sarnau, Llanymynech, Powys SY22 6QJ

T/F: 01938 590733
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.

Shropshire

The Grange, Grange Road, Ellesmere, Shropshire, SY12 9DE

Contact: Rosie Ward-Allen

T: 01691 623495
E: rosie@thegrange.uk.com
W: www.thegrange.uk.com

The Grange is offering two weekend workshops in bookbinding, and two in paper marbling.
The workshops are held in a beautiful Georgian country house, used exclusively for one workshop at a time (maximum of 8 in each workshop).

Introduction to Bookbinding with Chris Rowlatt
29th April - 1st May and
30th Sept - 2nd October

These are two self-contained residential workshops designed to give an introduction to the styles and techniques of bookbinding.

Introduction to Paper Marbling with Chris Rowlatt
20th - 22nd May and
14th - 16th October

An introduction to the wonderfully creative and mysterious art of paper marbling, with an opportunity for plenty of hands-on experience.

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, Unit D7, West Entrance, Fairoaks Airport, Chertsey Road,
Chobham, Surrey, GU24 8HX

T: 07970 680112
W: www.otterbookbinding.com

Otter Bookbinding offer morning classes on Saturdays from 9.30am - 2.30pm.

The workshops are designed to offer high quality bookbinding tuition in a relaxed and friendly setting.

Tuition for Individuals and Organisations
Individual tuition is available at £35 per hour. We offer gift vouchers. Residential courses are available.

We teach and lecture in schools, art clubs and other organisations.

Sussex

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

Wiltshire

BINDING re:DEFINED, Marden, Wiltshire

T: 01672 851638
E: bookbindingworkshops@gmail.com
W: www.bookbindingworkshops.com

Tutors: Benjamin Elbel, Emily Martin, Lori Sauer

The aim of these workshops is to offer a solid grounding in alternative structures. They are bindings of robust character and strength that can be used as a springboard for further adaptation. All are born from historical models that have transposed themselves into a 21st century aesthetic.

Special Courses in May 2012 with visiting American Book Artist, Emily Martin:

THE TUNNEL BOOK
May 17th and 18th tutor: Emily Martin
American book artist Emily Martin makes her debut appearance in the UK to teach two fantastic workshops. The first is the Tunnel Book, a 3-D concertina structure first used in the Renaissance to study perspective. Participants create a narrative that is then displayed and folded into this intriguing book. Emily adds her own particular variations to the tunnel book for a very enriching and productive two days.

NOW YOU SEE IT NOW YOU DON'T
May 19th and 20th tutor: Emily Martin
The second workshop presents a variety of manipulated and unconventional book structures, many used by Emily Martin in her own work. Her reputation for humorous and unusual artist's books makes them popular with collectors and major museums around the world. This two-day course offers UK binders the chance to study with one of America's most highly anthologised maker of books and sought after tutors. See her work at www.emilymartin.com


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

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

Please contact the college for details.


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.