Hand-bound albums and scrap books with Maudie Casserly

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About this course

Create unique albums and scrapbooks using a variety of bookbinding structures and techniques which can be reproduced using simple equipment. These versatile structures are ideal for artists or photographers or simply to curate keepsakes.

Timetable

Arrival day
Residential students can arrive from 4pm, non-residential students to arrive by 6.45pm for registration
Student welcome, followed by dinner: 6.45pm (dinner included)
Teaching session: 8pm - 9pm (attendance is essential)

Daily timetable
Course teaching 9.15am - 5pm (lunch included)
Dinner: from 6.30pm (included for residential students)
Evening working: students may have access to workshops until 9pm, but only with permission from the tutor and provided any health and safety guidelines are observed

Departure day
Course teaching: 9.15am - 3pm (lunch included)

Residential students will need to check out of rooms by 10am.
Please note, the tutor may make slight variations to the daily timetable as required.

General Information

Accommodation

Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.

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