Two Japanese stab bindings with a traditional Maru Chitsu wraparound case
Description
This workshop is aimed at beginners and those with experience of bookbinding who are not familiar with Japanese bindings. These bindings are sophisticated due to their simplicity and showcase the beauty of paper as a material. The workshop will start with instruction about the basic principles of bookbinding before we make a four hole and a hemp leaf stab binding. On the morning of the second day, we'll make a wraparound case, called a Maru Chitsu, which was traditionally used to group together books of this style. The courses take place in a studio/small press on Bircher Common, which is a National Trust site in rural Herefordshire. It's a great location to go for a walk or have a picnic during the lunch break.
What's included in the price?
All materials are included in the cost. Lunch is included during the first full day of tuition.
Duration
1½ days
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
Bircher Common Press is a start-up business situated in rural Herefordshire. It's early days but the press aims to make bespoke books, stationery, posters and invitations as well as to provide tuition in letterpress and bookbinding to individuals and small groups of up to five people. Driving this little press is a love of language, paper, the intimacy of the book format and craftsmanship. There's also me - Anne. I studied fine art printmaking at Glasgow School of Art and attained a masters in the same subject in Montreal, where I specialised in artists’ books and taught a course on the same topic at Concordia University, as well as various workshops around the city. Subsequently, I worked in other fields for many years but am now trying to get the press up and running. Workshop participants can learn how to set and print lead and wood type on a Vandercook SP 20 proofing press in order to make cards, posters, personalised stationery and invitations. Alternatively, you may choose to print your favourite lyrics, poetry or prose for inclusion within a book or for framing and display. You can also make or commission bespoke books. The press offers a variety of bookbinding and case making workshops. You can personalise your books with dedication pages printed in letterpress and/or with text printed on the covers, using a hot foil stamping machine.
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Limited mobility
- School holiday workshops & activities
- Engagement, birthdays & anniversaries
- Suitable for beginners
- Stag dos
- Hen dos
- Corporate days out & team building
- Parking provided
FAQs
Yes, there is hard standing in front of the press to accommodate four or five cars.
