£80. Book by emailing events@theportico.org.uk.

In this one-day workshop you will work with an experienced local bookbinder, Barry Clark, to create three finished books: all using the simple but versatile pamphlet stitch. We will make a sewn softback pamphlet with a decorative dustwrapper, a single section hardback notebook with a cloth spine, and a multi-section concertina book.

These three projects will introduce you to the essentials of all bookbinding: grain direction, folding and cutting paper, creating book sections, and sewing. And you will have three hand-made books to take home! All materials and tools will be provided. We will be using glue so a protective apron is recommended.

The fee includes the cost of materials, tea/coffee on arrival and a light lunch. This workshop is limited to 12 participants so early booking is advised. The day starts with tea / coffee at 10am and the workshop begins promptly at 10.15am.

This is the first workshop in a series of four celebrating the founding of the Society of Bookbinders in Manchester in 1974.

(In partnership with the Society of Bookbinders, North West and North Wales Region: founded in Manchester in 1974 and celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024)