Bookbinding 101

Starting with the concertina book, we will build up on this binding to create mutant books including a ‘hot dog’ book. These books can be used as poetry books, journals or little sketchbooks.

Participants will also gain knowledge of how to use basic book binding tools and the principals of bookbinding including grain direction, gluing and folding tips. Participants are encouraged to bring along any ideas or decorative paper that they would like to incorporate into their books.

Participants need to bring: Stanley knife/scalpel, cutting mat, metal ruler, pencil.

©Eilis Murphy

©Eilis Murphy

©Eilis Murphy

©Eilis Murphy

©Eilis Murphy