Description
With high quality materials and really clear instructions anyone can produce beautiful pieces of art and craft. Each kit provides all the materials you will need, step by step instructions and examples of possible finished pieces. You will explore key traditional bookbinding skills and move onto more complex techniques. You can explore traditional and contemporary materials and styles. These kits come with free online help. Just email if you have any questions or need any advice along the way. We can even do a video call if it helps, helping is what I love to do! Postage covers UK only. Please use 'message the maker' to message for international shipping before you purchase. Please allow 7-10 days for delivery (products will be dispatched sooner if specialist suppliers allow). Products are sent by Royal Mail Second Class.
What's included in the price?
Book Binding - Canvas, Grey Board, Brush, Paper, Waxed Thread, Awl, Needles, Thimble, Bone Folder, Ruler, Cutting Mat, Craft Knife, Mini Book Press, PVA, Instruction and Project Booklet Colours and brands may vary dependent on availability Postage covers UK only. Please send a message for international shipping before you purchase.
What you will need
Clean and clear work space and room to spread out! For messy crafts please have scrap white paper for protecting the surface where you are working and wear an apron.
Duration
6 hours
Maker
Rachel Ellen – Craftsperson & Tutor Trained as a graphic designer, I spent 15 years teaching Art & Design and Design Technology, sharing my love of creativity with students of all ages. Craft has always been my passion, not just for the joy it brings but for the skills, confidence, and sense of accomplishment it fosters. Now based in the beautiful Shropshire hills, I feel privileged to welcome crafters from across the UK and beyond to my studio—and now online—to explore traditional and contemporary craft techniques. My teaching is all about supporting each person’s creative journey in a way that works for them, focusing on skill development, sustainability, and making long-lasting pieces. Thoughtful material choices and minimising waste are at the heart of my practice, ensuring that craft remains both joyful and responsible for generations to come.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Children
- Wheelchair users
- Hearing impaired
- Limited mobility
- Learning difficulties (SEN)
- Hen dos
- Easter
- Corporate days out & team building
- Father's Day
- School holiday workshops & activities
- Mother's Day
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Romantic
- Suitable for beginners
- Stag dos
- Christmas
FAQs
All your materials, endless tea and coffee and camping accommodation for 'One to One' bookings (this may also be available for other bookings subject to availability - please enquire).
I only take individual bookings so there will only be the people you choose to book for! This means I can make sure the workshop is exactly what individuals and groups want and everyone gets more out of it.
I normally start at 0930hrs but as I only take individual bookings I can be flexible with timings (subject to availability) to suit you.
No need to bring anything with you for your course or workshop unless you want to bring examples or inspiration ... but there are plenty of both here in the studio (surrounded by the beautiful Shropshire Hills) so you can just bring your lovely self!
There is a cute retro caravan that sleeps 1-2 people available onsite (The Old School Campsite) free of charge for 'one to one' bookings (subject to availability). There are also glamping bell tents in the summer and camping pitches available onsite. If camping isn't for you (!) there are lovely holiday cottages at 'Shelve Holidays' or a luxury cabin at 'Heather and Stone'.
