Ref: S4D39825
The workshop aims to introduce you to Flat Back Case Binding and Slip Cases. Your tutor will help you identify the correct materials for this binding style, and develop an understanding of both its applications and limitations. You will learn to apply the relevant techniques and assess the suitability of the style for 3 different projects.
Topics covered include:
By the end of the course, you will be able to make suitable text blocks for this binding style, forward books and a slip case to the required standard, and work with accuracy and precision in measuring and cutting. You will also become familiar with variations in sewing, covering, corner making, and endpapers, while applying safe working practices with hand tools and bindery equipment.
On this course the College will supply all materials including: paper, paint, book binding adhesive, sewing thread, bees wax, greyboard and the use of specialist hand tools and bindery equipment during the course.
Please wear appropriate clothing/aprons for the workshop or studio, this includes stout covered footwear (no sandals or open toes). Possible equipment restrictions in tutor absence.
Arrival day - first date of course
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
Morning session: 9.15am-12.45pm including coffee/tea break
Lunch break: 12.45pm-2pm (lunch included)
Afternoon session: 2pm-5pm including coffee/tea break
Teaching finishes: 5pm
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 - last date of course
Course teaching: 9.15am-3pm (lunch included)
Teaching finishes: 3pm
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.
Subject Tutor, FdA Books and Bindings
Mark opened his first bindery-studio in 1992 and Studio 5 Book Arts in 2003 where he continues to work and teach. His diverse work is represented in public and private collections around the world and since being elected Fellow of Designer Bookbinders he has been a regular Man Booker Binder.
Residential option available. Find out accommodation costs and how to book here.
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