Bookbinding & Journal Making Workshop - Junk Journalling - Bookbinding - Blended Monkey Studios

Description

Join Zakiya, our guest tutor from Fanoggins, for a BOOKBINDING & JOURNAL MAKING workshop where you'll learn how to use a 3-hole pamphlet stitch to create a 4-signature hardbacked journal with a beautiful fabric spine. This workshop is suitable for beginners and perfect for those who have already created a spiral-bound journal and want to enhance their work with stitching. This sits between spiral binding and coptic binding (which we'll be offering soon). Junk journalling is an extremely varied craft involving techniques from a range of disciplines. However, this workshop focuses on some extra skills to elevate your junk journalling work: - pamphlet stitching - heat embossing - sewing - collaging - using liquid pearls The whole procedure will be explained from start to finish by Zakiya. The small group means that everyone gets lots of 1-2-1 tuition. The session will start with a brief introduction about the craft and the plans for the day. You'll choose your own papers to use in your 4 signatures. Zakiya will then demonstrate how to stitch your signatures (pages) before they are glued and put in a press in order to apply pressure while they dry. You'll then concentrate on making your journal's front and back covers. By this point, you may be feeling a tad peckish, so we'll stop for lunch in the Blended Monkey Gardens or kitchen. In the afternoon, Zakiya will demonstrate the technique of heat embossing where you'll understand how to use embossing powders and a heat gun to create some lovely adornments. You'll also be able to use washi tapes, ephemera, pockets, stamping, bands, stickers ... to decorate your inside pages. At the end of the session, you'll take your newly created hardbacked (stitched spine with fabric covering) journal home where you can continue to add to it if you wish. Suitable for 14+ (accompanied by an adult). We’ll supply everything you need to craft your junk journal, but you’re welcome to bring your own photographs, magazines, old books, drawings and ephemera to use in your journal. You can also bring your own fabric for the spine if you prefer. Tickets cost just £80.00 and include 🖌️ use of equipment on the day, materials and tutoring 🍵 tea/coffee & refreshments 🧁 throughout the day plus a lovely lunch catering to all requirements This would make a fabulous CRAFTY GIFT for someone - so drop us a line and we can post out to you/the recipient a complimentary personalised gift certificate for this experience🎁

What's included in the price?

We supply everything you need to craft your junk journal, but you’re welcome to bring your own photographs, magazines, old books, drawings and ephemera to use in your journal. You can also bring along some fabric for the spine of your journal. Suitable for 14+ accompanied by an adult. 🖌️ Use of equipment on the day, materials and tutoring. 🍵 Tea/coffee & refreshments 🧁 throughout plus a lovely lunch catering to all dietary requirements.

Cancellation policy

Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts

Maker

Blended Monkey - pottery - woodturning - green woodworking - pole lathe - throwing

with Craft Courses since 2019

Message the tutor

Blended Monkey is a husband and wife team. Our studios are based in a small village on the Norfolk/Cambridgeshire border. Our setting provides ample inspiration for our work, and is perfect for our woodturning & pottery courses. Louise (ceramicist) - I studied at the Falmouth School of Art & Design and I am interested in various art forms, design and applied arts. Simon (woodturner) - I love working with wood & exploring its versatility. I'm a member of the AWGB and APTGW.