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    • 12 Dec 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Stable Studio 1, Stapleford Granary. CB22 5BP
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    In this last and  more festive Open Studio Session of  2024, as well as offering my usual support and advice and space for you to work on your own projects, if you would like to, we  will be  making some origami Christmas decorations. 

     As usual please do bring along your projects to work on.



    • 09 Jan 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Stable Studio 1, Stapleford Granary. CB22 5BP
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    The Sewn Boards Binding, brought to prominence by American binder Gary Frost,  is the subject of many conversations and variations and with good reason. As well as being an adaptation of ancient Ethiopian binding techniques it also looks 'bang up-to-date' with its crisp edges and streamlined opening ability. It is a great extension to existing binding skills and is also a very helpful starting point for new binders as it does not require the traditional casing-in process! As with other classes, this workshop is taught so that you can repeat at home.

    All equipment and materials required will be provided along with step by step demonstration and practice.

    Stapleford Granary has  car parking and is within walking distance of Shelford Railway Station.

    • 16 Jan 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Stable Studio 1, Stapleford Granary, CB22 5BP
    • 2
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    "In bookbinding, a dos-à-dos binding (from the French meaning "back-to-back") is a binding structure in which two separate books are bound together such that the fore edge of one is adjacent to the spine of the other, with a shared lower board between them serving as the back cover of both. When shelved, the spine of the book to the right faces outward, while the spine of the book to the left faces the back of the shelf; the text of both works runs head-to-tail." (Straight from Wikipedia!)

    We will be stitching two multi sectioned book blocks to make our Dos -à -Dos book.

    • 17 Jan 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Stable Studio 1, Stapleford Granary. CB22 5BP
    • 3
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    Would you like the opportunity to work on your own project but struggle with motivation or space at home? Or just want some company of like minded bookbinders?

    If so, this is an ideal chance to spend time in my studio where you can use  my tools and equipment to work on a project of your choice using your own materials. However if you would like me to prepare any boards for you do let me know in advance and I can advise you of the cost.

    There are a range of presses and sewing frames available to use as well as my usual tools kits and cutting mats.

    I will be on hand to offer some guidance but this is not a teaching session - as I am likely to be working on my own project, or preparing for forthcoming classes alongside you. 


    • 23 Jan 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Stable Studio 1, Stapleford Granary. CB22 5BP
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    Slight controversy over the title of this binding as the inventor (Anne Goy) wishes it to be known as CrissCross Binding but let's not split hairs or threads. This one is a beauty combining the best of western and Japanese bindings resulting in a closed spine which lies flat when open; a very versatile book that can be used as a journal, sketchbook or even photograph album. 

    This workshop is suitable for everyone whether you are a beginner or are looking to learn a new technique. All equipment and materials will be provided along with step-by-step demonstration and practice.  

    Stapleford Granary has a car park and is close to Shelford railway station.

    • 28 Jan 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
    • Stable Studio 1, Stapleford Granary, CB22 5BP
    • 6
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    In this half day class you will learn how to make a hardbound, hand stitched, quarter bound book. An opportunity to dip your toes into the wonderful world of bookbinding. 

    This is an ideal class for those who would like to start  bookbinding. We will be using a choice of beautiful papers for covers.  

    You will leave with the skills and materials to reproduce this again at home.  

    All materials, tools and equipment will be provided. Suitable for beginners

    Stapleford Granary has car parking and is within walking distance of Shelford Railway Station

    • 30 Jan 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • 31 Jan 2025
    • 4:30 PM
    • Stable Studio 1, Stapleford Granary CB22 5BP
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    Join me over 2 days to make your own unique, tiered, hexagonal box that closes with a satisfying click due to the incorporation of magnets. There are also magnets that hold the box together, in a different way,  when opened making a diamond shape at the top. This is rather challenging to show in the photographs!

    Your box will be covered in  buckram and the internal trays lined with a Japanese paper of your choosing . You will learn, through demonstration and  practice, the all important skills of  measuring, cutting and covering.  Please note - there is more cutting of grey board than usual, in this box making class.

    All equipment and materials will be provided along with step-by-step demonstration and practice.  

    *Not suitable for beginners*

    Stapleford Granary has car parking and is within walking distance of Shelford railway station.

    • 01 Feb 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Stable Studio 1 Stapleford Granary CB22 5BP
    • 4
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    Walk (or skip) beside me into the world of lettering

                  

    Playful Lettering Part 2

    In this workshop we’ll take the lessons learnt from the Playful Lettering workshop and take a saying or short piece of writing to script in our favourite style and learn how to take this forward to an artists’ book with cutout lettering. 

    The workshop will start by working with our chosen playful lettering style and refine it, looking at the best way to join letters so that they run well together when cut out.

    The design of the lettering will be considered and planned for the best visual impact, along with visual imagery to include into your artists’s book to complement the writing.

    You will leave with a beautiful concertina artists’ book encased in a loose paper cover to complete your piece.

    To join the Playful Lettering Part 2 workshop you will have needed to complete a Playful Lettering workshop. 

    More information about Chrissie can be found here:  www.inkpotandpen.com Instagram @inkpotandpen 

    Stapleford Granary has car parking and is within walking distance of Shelford Railway station.

    • 02 Feb 2025
    • 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
    • Stable Studio 1, Stapleford Granary. CB22 5BP
    • 12
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    Inspired by the last Show and Tell session to celebrate 5 years of Helen Handmade books,  I would like to arrange another get together and challenge you to make something with the theme of Journeys.  

    These could be literal, imaginary or metaphorical journeys -  Hopefully you will be inspired to make either a book, box or map and bring them to this "Show and Tell' and share some time with likeminded, keen bookbinders.

    I suggest we have drinks and cake and meet from 11am - 1pm with the same set up as before, a large run of tables in the centre of the room to display all your creations and space to chat and view these. 


    • 04 Feb 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 1:30 PM
    • Stable Studio 1, Stapleford Granary, CB22 5BP
    • 4
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    In this half day class you will learn how to make a hand stitched,  hardbound book. An opportunity to dip your toes into the wonderful world of bookbinding.

    This is an ideal class for those who would like to start  bookbinding. We will be using a choice of beautiful papers for endpapers and buckram for covers.  


    You will leave with the skills and materials to reproduce this again at home.  

    All materials, tools and equipment will be provided. Suitable for beginners

    Stapleford Granary has car parking and is within walking distance of Shelford Railway Station

    • 06 Feb 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • The Stable Studio, Stapleford Granary. CB22 5BP
    • 5
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     This is a fun class for those of you who would like to learn how to make a multi sectioned shaped book.  

    Just a word of warning there is more cutting involved than usual, as you will be cutting both the boards and pages and will be able to design your own heart shaped template, or you can follow the one I will be using. 

    As with other classes, this workshop is taught so that you can repeat at home.


    All equipment and materials required will be provided along with step by step demonstration and practice.

    Stapleford Granary has car parking and is within walking distance of Shelford Railway Station.

    • 11 Feb 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Stable Studio 1, Stapleford Granary CB22 5BP
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    The historic and beautiful 'coptic' binding is a very popular class.
    The binding allows the book to lie perfectly flat and also to open to 180 degrees, making it popular amongst other things as a journal, travel book or artist sketch book. Also, the exposed spine stitching has enormous visual appeal. During the day you will learn how to prepare the pages for binding as well as decide on your own personal decorative style for board covering before getting to grips with the stitching. You will also have creative input on the appearance of the spine itself.
    Suitable for beginners.

    • 14 Feb 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Stable Studio 1, Stapleford Granary, CB22 5BP
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     During this one day class you will learn    how to make your own A5 soft leather  long stitch sketchbook, lined with a  beautiful Japanese paper.

     These gorgeous books will be filled with a  heavy weight Fabriano paper and  finished with either a leather tie closure  or a  metal stud.

    You will have  the opportunity to design your own stitching patterns to make your book more individual but don't worry there will be examples to help you. The photograph shows a range of beautiful books made in a  class.

    There will be a selection of coloured leathers and coloured threads to choose from. 

    The paper used for the sections makes these ideal as both sketchbooks or journals and perfect for using if you come to the Sketchbook Diaries Class with Chrissie Nicholls.

    Suitable for beginners.

    Stapleford Granary has car parking and is within walking distance of Shelford Railway station.

    • 15 Feb 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Stable Studio 1, Stapleford Granary, CB22 5BP
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    During this one-day class you will create your own unique, multi sectioned artist's journal.  The sections of these  journals will be filled with a mixture of beautiful papers graded from off white to black, with each section wrapped in a decorative paper which makes this exposed spine both colourful and interesting. This journal has a wrap around soft cover and lays completely flat when in use making it ideal for journalling or sketching.


    Suitable for all, whether you are a beginner or wanting to learn a new book structure.

    Stapleford Granary has a car park and is within walking distance of Shelford Railway Station.

    • 16 Feb 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Stable Studio 1. Stapleford Granary, CB22 5BP
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    Learn to make this new version of a favourite journal which has a decoratively stitched leather or ‘washable paper’ spine, stitched using two colours of thread, and an elastic closure. This is a beautiful, interesting and versatile book structure that opens flat when in use. There will be a variety of coloured threads and a range of cover papers available to choose from.

    This workshop is suitable for everyone whether you are a beginner or are looking to learn a new technique.  

    All equipment and materials will be provided along with step-by-step demonstration and practice.  

    Stapleford Granary has car parking and is within walking distance of Shelford railway station.

    • 20 Feb 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Stable Studio 1, Stapleford Granary. CB22 5BP
    • 3
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    Would you like the opportunity to work on your own project but struggle with motivation or space at home? Or just want some company of like minded bookbinders?

    If so, this is an ideal chance to spend time in my studio where you can use  my tools and equipment to work on a project of your choice using your own materials. However if you would like me to prepare any boards for you do let me know in advance and I can advise you of the cost.

    There are a range of presses and sewing frames available to use as well as my usual tools kits and cutting mats.

    I will be on hand to offer some guidance but this is not a teaching session - as I am likely to be working on my own project, or preparing for forthcoming classes alongside you. 


    • 25 Feb 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Stable Studio 1, Stapleford Granary, CB22 5BP
    • 2
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    In this one day class you will learn how to make a hardbound, hand stitched, half bound book. An opportunity to dip your toes into the wonderful world of bookbinding or expand your skills. 

     We will be using a choice of beautiful papers for covers and buckram or bookcloth for the spine and corners.  

    You will leave with the skills and materials to reproduce this again at home.  

    All materials, tools and equipment will be provided. Suitable for beginners


    Stapleford Granary has car parking and is within walking distance of Shelford Railway Station

    • 27 Feb 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • 28 Feb 2025
    • 4:30 PM
    • Stable Studio 1, Stapleford Granary, CB22 5BP
    • 3
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    Create your own map and turn it into a pop up book

    In this two day workshop inksmith and mapmaker Chrissie Nicholls will take you through the journey of making your own unique map.

    This workshop is about the art of telling a story in a map; recording an area, a memory, or a made up location. Using traditional and new mapping techniques and elements you will bring together your thoughts to create a very personal piece of work. We will begin with a discussion about maps and their importance to us in our everyday lives. You will design and draw your map working towards a finished piece, when finally you will use a traditional fold to transform your flat map into a pop up one and bind it into a cover. 

    The days are full of instruction and information as you journey with your map. You’ll be able to bring together drawing, lettering and collage techniques with support, guidance and humour throughout the day. You don’t need to be confident with your drawing or lettering, all that’s needed is just a curious and open mind.

    The materials for the workshop are supplied but you are very welcome to bring your own colour pencils, watercolours or pens.  We will be in touch a fortnight before the workshop with information about what to bring with you as reference on the day. We have fun in these classes and discussion is encouraged at points through the  day so we can learn and be inspired by each other.

    More information about Chrissie can be found here:  www.inkpotandpen.com Instagram @inkpotandpen 

    Stapleford Granary has  car parking and is within walking distance of Shelford Railway station.

    • 01 Mar 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • 02 Mar 2025
    • 4:30 PM
    • Stable Studio 1, Stapleford Granary CB22 5BP
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    Join me and make your own three tiered lidded box with a lid that closes with a  satisfying click due to the incorporation  of magnets. Your box will be covered in  buckram and the internal trays lined with  a Japanese paper of your choosing . You  will learn, through demonstration and  practice, the all important skills of  measuring, cutting and covering.  Participants will leave with one  completed box along with instructions  and skills to reproduce another at home.


    All equipment and materials will be provided along with step-by-step demonstration and practice.  

    Stapleford Granary has plenty of car parking and is within walking distance of Shelford railway station.

    • 11 Mar 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Stable Studio 1, Stapleford Granary. CB22 5BP
    • 5
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    Boxes! How we love boxes! Join me and make your own lidded box that closes with a satisfying click due to the incorporation of magnets. A selection of decorative papers will be available to choose from as well and co-ordinating buckram which is a sturdy book and box covering material. You will learn through demonstration and practice the all important skills of measuring, cutting and covering. Participants will leave with one completed box along with instructions and skills to reproduce another at home.

    All equipment and materials will be provided along with step-by-step demonstration and practice.  

    Stapleford Granary has car parking and is within walking distance of Shelford Railway Station.

    • 13 Mar 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • 14 Mar 2025
    • 4:30 PM
    • Stable Studio 1, Stapleford Granary CB22 5BP
    • 6
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    Learn how to make this wonderful Pop up Book in a slipcase, it is an adaptation of the pop- up book in a box by Hugo Peller, this one was designed by Christine Hammond. It is an intriguing structure.

    You will make a quarter bound hardback book and a co-ordinating slipcase before making an outer cover with integrated ribbons. It is this outer case which allows the book to pop-up on opening and when it is put back into the slipcase it will automatically close the lid. The lid will have magnetic fastenings so there will be lots of new learning opportunities over the course of these two days. 

    A selection of decorative papers and buckrams will be available for you to choose from.  All equipment and materials will be provided along with step-by-step demonstration and practice.  

    This course is not  suitable for complete beginners.

    • 15 Mar 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • 16 Mar 2025
    • 5:00 PM
    • Stable Studio 1, Stapleford Granary CB22 5BP
    • 5
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    Over this full  weekend of bookbinding you will learn the  techniques to complete four beautiful book structures along with a lined slipcase to hold your treasured prototype collection. All of the skills you will learn can be 'mixed and matched' so that you have a myriad of design possibilities after the course. You will make a Quarter Bound Single Section, a Hard Bound Journal, along with a Japanese Stab stitch book and a Concertina binding, finishing the weekend with a lined slipcase. 

    All materials and equipment are included in the fee and you will also be provided with most of the the materials to reproduce these books at home.

    Stapleford Granary has a car park and is within walking distance from Shelford Railway Station 

    • 18 Mar 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Stable Studio 1, Stapleford Granary CB22 5BP
    • 6
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    Clamshell Box This  is a beautiful enclosure to learn and use. It is practical as a casing for books but also for prints, drawings, photographs, music sheets and other flat items. It consists of two three-sided trays that fold elegantly into one another and when  made, it is a delight to hear the air rush out of the box as you close it thereby leaving the contents safe and protected from dust.

    During this one day class we will construct a clamshell box  using a mixture of buckram and decorative papers,  you will leave with your completed box and  for 'homework' the materials to make a hardbound book that will fit into it.

    This class is best suited to those with some previous experience of bookbinding or box making.

    Stapleford Granary has car parking and is within walking distance of Shelford Railway Station.





    • 20 Mar 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Stable Studio 1, Stapleford Granary. CB22 5BP
    • 5
    Register

    Would you like the opportunity to work on your own project but struggle with motivation or space at home? Or just want some company of like minded bookbinders?

    If so, this is an ideal chance to spend time in my studio where you can use  my tools and equipment to work on a project of your choice using your own materials. However if you would like me to prepare any boards for you do let me know in advance and I can advise you of the cost.

    There are a range of presses and sewing frames available to use as well as my usual tools kits and cutting mats.

    I will be on hand to offer some guidance but this is not a teaching session - as I am likely to be working on my own project, or preparing for forthcoming classes alongside you. 


    • 25 Mar 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Stable Studio 1, Stapleford Granary. CB22 5BP
    • 5
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     During this one day class you will explore the possibilities of the wonderful Crossed Structure binding. You will have the opportunity to make 2 books one with a leather,  or a vegetarian alternative, cover and one with a robust paper cover. The spine stitching is visible on this binding and you can add decorative stitching to personalise the covers. This is a very versatile book structure as it lays completely flat when open making it ideal for a variety of uses. All materials and tools are provided along with step by step demonstration and practice.

    This class is suitable for beginners.

    Stapleford Granary has car parking and is within walking distance of Shelford Railway station..

    • 27 Mar 2025
    • 10:00 AM - 4:30 PM
    • Stable Studio 1, Stapleford Granary, CB22 5BP
    • 4
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    During this one-day class you will learn a 'speedy' leather or vegetarian ‘washable paper’ binding and then construct your own refillable journal with a mixture of papers, envelopes and pockets to suit you,  finished off with an elastic closure. 

    This structure is ideal as a Travel Journal or Gardening Journal and would also make a fabulous Cookery Journal with places to pop all those quickly-jotted recipes from friends or the treasured notes from family. The choice will be yours on the day.

    Lots of appropriate cover papers will be available but if you have a special one in mind, please bring it along.

    Suitable for all, whether you are a beginner or wanting to learn a new book structure.

    Stapleford Granary has a car park and is within walking distance of Shelford Railway Station.

    • 28 Mar 2025
    • 10:00 AM
    • 29 Mar 2025
    • 4:30 PM
    • Stable Studio 1, Stapleford Granary CB22 5BP
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    Join me over 2 days to make your own unique, tiered, hexagonal box that closes with a satisfying click due to the incorporation of magnets. There are also magnets that hold the box together, in a different way,  when opened making a diamond shape at the top. This is rather challenging to show in the photographs!

    Your box will be covered in  buckram and the internal trays lined with a Japanese paper of your choosing . You will learn, through demonstration and  practice, the all important skills of  measuring, cutting and covering.  Please note - there is more cutting of grey board than usual, in this box making class.

    All equipment and materials will be provided along with step-by-step demonstration and practice.  

    *Not suitable for beginners*

    Stapleford Granary has car parking and is within walking distance of Shelford railway station.

Past events

07 Dec 2024 *New* A5 Half Binding. Saturday, December 7th.
28 Nov 2024 Japanese Stab Bound Box. Thursday, November 28th.
23 Nov 2024 *New* Miniature Boxes, Saturday, November 23rd.
21 Nov 2024 Open Studio Session. Thursday, November 21st.
19 Nov 2024 Lidded Box with Magnetic Fastening, Tuesday, November 19th.
14 Nov 2024 Book and Page Repairs, with Doug Mitchell. Thursday, November 14th.
12 Nov 2024 *New Design* Stationery Gifts. Tuesday, November 12th.
10 Nov 2024 Sketchbook Diaries with Chrissie Nicholls. Sunday, November 10th.
09 Nov 2024 Leather Longstitch Sketchbook. Saturday, November 9th.
07 Nov 2024 Miniature Books. Thursday, November 7th.
05 Nov 2024 Book in a Box. Tuesday, November 5th.
25 Oct 2024 The Wrap, Long weekend from Friday, 25th October 6pm -9pm. Saturday, 26th October 10am -5pm & Sunday, October 27th 10am - 4.30pm.
24 Oct 2024 *New* A5 Half Binding. Thursday, October 24th.
22 Oct 2024 Decorative Chain Stitched Books. Tuesday, October 22nd.
17 Oct 2024 Open Studio Session. Thursday, October 17th
13 Oct 2024 Secret Belgian Binding. Sunday, October 13th.
12 Oct 2024 *New* Artist's Mixed Media Journal. Saturday, October 12th
11 Oct 2024 *New* Miniature Boxes, Friday, October 11th.
03 Oct 2024 *New Version* Diamond Long Stitch Journal, Thursday, October 3rd
28 Sep 2024 The Vegetable Patch of Life with Chrissie Nicholls. Saturday, September 28th and Sunday, September 29th
27 Sep 2024 Open Studio Session. Friday, September 27th
26 Sep 2024 Introduction to Bookbinding. Single Section Quarter Binding. Thursday, September 26th.
24 Sep 2024 Coptic Binding. Tuesday, September 24th.
19 Sep 2024 Mixed Media Journal. Thursday, September 19th
17 Sep 2024 Single Page Loop Binding. Tuesday, September 17th
14 Sep 2024 Beginning Bookbinding Weekend, Saturday, September 14th and Sunday, September 15th
31 Aug 2024 * NEW* Playful Lettering Part 2 Workshop with Chrissie Nicholls. Saturday, August 31st
15 Aug 2024 Open Studio Session. Thursday, August 15th
13 Aug 2024 Secret Belgian Binding. Tuesday, August 13th.
03 Aug 2024 Clamshell Box, Saturday, August 3rd
02 Aug 2024 The Elbum. Friday, August 2nd.
25 Jul 2024 Sewn Boards Binding, Thursday July 25th
20 Jul 2024 *NEW* The Very Useful Box. Saturday, July 20th and Sunday July 21st.
19 Jul 2024 Open Studio Session. Friday, July 19th
18 Jul 2024 *New* An A6 Hardbound Journal. Thursday, July 18th.
16 Jul 2024 Lidded Box with Magnetic Fastening, Tuesday, July 16th.
23 Jun 2024 Show and Tell Session. Sunday, June 23rd
21 Jun 2024 Single Page Loop Binding. Friday, June 21st
20 Jun 2024 Open Studio Session. Thursday, June 20th
13 Jun 2024 *New* A Variety of Concertina Bindings. Thursday, June 13th.
08 Jun 2024 Cyanotypes and Bookbinding, Saturday, June 8th.
06 Jun 2024 *NEW* The Very Useful Box. Thursday, June 6th and Friday June 7th.
28 May 2024 Child & Parent/Carer Bookbinding. Tuesday, May 28th
24 May 2024 The Artist's Collection. Long Weekend - Friday, May 24th 6-9pm. Saturday, May 25th and Sunday 26th, 10-4.30pm
23 May 2024 *New* Introduction to Bookbinding. Single Section Quarter Binding. Thursday, May 23rd.
16 May 2024 Sewn Boards Binding, Thursday May 16th
14 May 2024 Secret Belgian Binding. Tuesday, May 14th.
11 May 2024 Pop up Book in a Slipcase. Saturday, May 11th & Sunday, May 12th.
09 May 2024 Open Studio Session. Thursday, May 9th
02 May 2024 Crossed Structure Bindings, Thursday, May 2nd
16 Apr 2024 The Elbum. Tuesday, April 16th.
13 Apr 2024 Beginning Bookbinding Weekend, Saturday, April 13th and Sunday, April 14th
11 Apr 2024 *NEW* The Very Useful Box. Thursday, April 11th and Friday April 12th.
26 Mar 2024 Book and Page Repairs, with Doug Mitchell. Tuesday, March 26th.
21 Mar 2024 Mixed Media Journal. Thursday, March 21st
19 Mar 2024 Book in a Box. Tuesday, March 19th.
17 Mar 2024 Lettering workshop with Chrissie Nicholls. Sunday, March 17th
16 Mar 2024 Lettering workshop with Chrissie Nicholls. Saturday, March 16th
15 Mar 2024 Open Studio Session. Friday, March 15th
12 Mar 2024 Decorative Chain Stitched Books. Tuesday, March 12th.
05 Mar 2024 Coptic Binding. Tuesday, March 5th.
02 Mar 2024 *New* Roll up Box with Magnetic Fastening. Saturday 2nd and Sunday 3rd March
27 Feb 2024 Stacking Boxes. Tuesday, February 27th.
22 Feb 2024 Open Studio Session. Thursday, February 22nd.
17 Feb 2024 Beginning Bookbinding Weekend, Saturday, February 17th and Sunday, February 18th
15 Feb 2024 Clamshell Box, Thursday, February 15th
06 Feb 2024 Japanese - style Album. Tuesday February 6th
02 Feb 2024 Sketchbook Diaries with Chrissie Nicholls. Friday, February 2nd
01 Feb 2024 Leather Longstitch Sketchbook. Thursday, February 1st.
30 Jan 2024 Open Studio Session. Tuesday, January 30th
19 Jan 2024 The Wrap, Long weekend from Friday, 19th January 6pm -9pm. Saturday, 20th January 10am -5pm & Sunday, 21st January 10am - 4.30pm
18 Jan 2024 Dos-à-Dos. Thursday, January 18th
16 Jan 2024 Sewn Boards Binding, Tuesday January 16th
07 Dec 2023 Miniature Books. Thursday, December 7th.
05 Dec 2023 Stationery Gifts. Tuesday, December 5th.
24 Nov 2023 *New* Lettering workshop with Chrissie Nicholls. Friday, November 24th
23 Nov 2023 Japanese Stab Bound Box. Thursday, November 23rd.
11 Nov 2023 Eco Printing on Paper and Textiles Weekend, Saturday, November 11th and Sunday November 12th.
09 Nov 2023 Three Tiered Box with Magnetic Fastening. Thursday, November 9th & Friday, November 10th
07 Nov 2023 Coptic Binding. Tuesday, November 7th.
28 Oct 2023 *New* Two day Mapping your World with the Turkish fold. Saturday October 28th and Sunday, October 29th
26 Oct 2023 *New* Pop up Book in a Slipcase. Thursday, October 26th & Friday, October 27th.
24 Oct 2023 Open Studio Session. Tuesday, October 24th
17 Oct 2023 Book and Page Repairs, with Doug Mitchell. Tuesday, October 17th.
15 Oct 2023 *New* Sketchbook Diaries with Chrissie Nicholls. Sunday, October 15th
14 Oct 2023 Leather Longstitch Sketchbook. Saturday, October 14th.
10 Oct 2023 Clamshell Box, Tuesday, October 10th
05 Oct 2023 The Elbum. Thursday, October 5th.
03 Oct 2023 Decorative Chain Stitched Books. Tuesday, October 3rd.
29 Sep 2023 The Wrap, Long weekend from Friday, 29th September 6pm -9pm. Saturday, 30th September 10am -5pm & Sunday, 1st October 10am - 4.30pm
28 Sep 2023 Open Studio Session. Thursday, September 28th
21 Sep 2023 Secret Belgian Binding. Thursday, September 21st.
02 Sep 2023 Beginning Bookbinding Weekend, Saturday, September 2nd and Sunday, September 3rd
31 Aug 2023 *New* Introduction to Leather Engraving on a Book Cover with Ning Fen, Thursday, August 31st
06 Aug 2023 *New* Lettering workshop with Chrissie Nicholls. Sunday, August 6th
27 Jul 2023 Japanese Stab bound Box. Thursday, July 27th.
22 Jul 2023 Cyanotypes and Bookbinding, Saturday, July 22nd
21 Jul 2023 Open Studio Session. Friday, July 21st
20 Jul 2023 Secret Belgian Binding. Thursday, July 20th.
18 Jul 2023 Clamshell Box, Tuesday, July 18th
09 Jul 2023 Mapping your World with the Turkish fold. Sunday, July 9th
24 Jun 2023 Beginning Bookbinding Weekend, Saturday, June 24th and Sunday, June 25th
20 Jun 2023 *New* Leather Longstitch Sketchbook. Tuesday, June 20th.
15 Jun 2023 Open Studio Session. Thursday, June 15th
13 Jun 2023 Lidded Box with Magnetic Fastening, Tuesday, June 13th.
10 Jun 2023 *New* Eco Printing on Paper and Textiles Weekend, Saturday, June 10th and Sunday June 11th.
09 Jun 2023 *New* Clamshell Box, Friday, June 9th
08 Jun 2023 Mixed Media Journal. Thursday, June 8th
27 May 2023 Cyanotypes and Bookbinding, Saturday, May 27th
26 May 2023 *New* Sketchbook Diaries with Chrissie Nicholls. Friday, May 26th
25 May 2023 *New* Leather Longstitch Sketchbook. Thursday, May 25th.
18 May 2023 At the Cutting Edge, With Richard Renouf, Thursday, May 18th
18 May 2023 Open Studio Session. Thursday, May 18th
13 May 2023 Beginning Bookbinding Weekend, Saturday, May 13th and Sunday, May 14th
12 May 2023 Secret Belgian Binding. Friday, May 12th.
09 May 2023 Sewn Boards Binding, Tuesday May 9th
20 Apr 2023 *New* Dos Rapporté Binding. Thursday, April 20th.
18 Apr 2023 The Elbum. Tuesday, April 18th.
15 Apr 2023 *New* Mapping your World with the Turkish fold. Saturday, April 15th
14 Apr 2023 Crossed Structure Bindings, Friday, April 14th
04 Apr 2023 Book and Page Repairs, with Doug Mitchell. Tuesday, April 4th.
31 Mar 2023 The Wrap, Long weekend from Friday, 31st March 6pm -9pm. Saturday, 1st April 10am -5pm & Sunday, 2nd April 10am - 4.30pm
30 Mar 2023 Diamond Long Stitch Journal, Thursday, March 30th
28 Mar 2023 *New* Clamshell Box, Tuesday, March 28th
23 Mar 2023 Japanese Stab bound Box. Thursday, March 23rd.
16 Mar 2023 Three Tiered Box with Magnetic Fastening. Thursday, March 16th & Friday, March 17th
04 Mar 2023 Stacking Boxes. Saturday, March 4th.
03 Mar 2023 Coptic Binding. Friday, March 3rd.
02 Mar 2023 *New* Dos-a-Dos. Thursday, March 2nd
23 Feb 2023 Open Studio Session. Thursday, February 23rd
18 Feb 2023 Secret Belgian Binding. Saturday, February 18th.
16 Feb 2023 Child & Parent/Carer Bookbinding. Thursday, February 16th
09 Feb 2023 Heart Shaped Binding, Thursday February 9th
07 Feb 2023 Sewn Boards Binding, Tuesday February 7th
04 Feb 2023 Beginning Bookbinding Weekend, Saturday, February 4th and Sunday, Feb 5th
26 Jan 2023 Japanese - style Album. Thursday January 26th
20 Jan 2023 Open Studio Session. Friday, January 20th
19 Jan 2023 The Elbum. Thursday, January 19th.
02 Dec 2022 Miniature Books. Friday, December 2nd.
01 Dec 2022 Single Page Loop Binding. Thursday, December 1st
24 Nov 2022 Decorative Chain Stitched Books. Thursday, November 24th.
11 Nov 2022 Richard's Curved Sided Trinket Box. Friday, November 11th & Saturday, November 12th.
10 Nov 2022 Open Studio Session. Thursday, November 10th
30 Oct 2022 *New* Eco Printing and Bookbinding. Sunday, October 30th.
29 Oct 2022 *New* Eco Printing and Bookbinding. Saturday, October 29th.
25 Oct 2022 Secret Belgian Binding. Tuesday, October 25th.
18 Oct 2022 *New* Stationery Gifts. Tuesday, October 18th.
15 Oct 2022 Book and Page Repairs, with Doug Mitchell. Saturday, October 15th.
14 Oct 2022 Secret Belgian Binding. Friday, October 14th.
11 Oct 2022 Coptic Binding. Tuesday, October 11th.
04 Oct 2022 Stacking Boxes. Tuesday, October 4th.
01 Oct 2022 The Elbum. Saturday, October 1st.
30 Sep 2022 Book in a Box. Friday, September 30th.
22 Sep 2022 The Artist's Collection. 5 Thursday mornings, starting Tuesday September 22nd.
20 Sep 2022 Mixed Media Journal. Tuesday, September 20th
17 Sep 2022 Beginning Bookbinding Weekend. Saturday, September 17th and Sunday, September 18th
02 Sep 2022 The Artist's Collection. Long Weekend - Friday, September 2nd 6-9pm. Saturday, September 3rd and Sunday 4th, 10-4.30pm
20 Aug 2022 Japanese - style Album. Saturday August 20th
16 Aug 2022 *New* Dos-a-Dos. Tuesday, August 16th
06 Aug 2022 *New* Tight Back Binding Weekend, Saturday, August 6th and Sunday August 7th
28 Jul 2022 Open Studio Session, July 28th
26 Jul 2022 Sewn Boards Binding, Tuesday July 26th
01 Jul 2022 *New* Developing an Inlaid Design for a Personalised Hardbound Binding, Friday, July 1st and Saturday July 2nd
30 Jun 2022 Secret Belgian Binding. Thursday, June 30th
28 Jun 2022 Book and Page Repairs, with Doug Mitchell. Tuesday June 28th
25 Jun 2022 *New* Hand Sewn Head Bands, Saturday June 25th
23 Jun 2022 *New* Richard's Curved Sided Trinket Box. 4 Evenings starting Thursday 23rd June (ending Thursday 14th July)
23 Jun 2022 Single Page Loop Binding, Thursday June 23rd
14 Jun 2022 The Wrap, (5 Evenings) from Tuesday, June 14th
31 May 2022 The Elbum, Tuesday, May 31st
27 May 2022 *New* Leather Paring and Quarter Bound Journal Friday May 27th
24 May 2022 *New* At the Cutting Edge, With Richard Renouf, Tuesday, May 24th
21 May 2022 Coptic Binding At Sir John Soane's Museum London. Saturday May 21st
18 May 2022 Coptic Binding Wednesday May 18th
14 May 2022 *New* Three Tiered Box with Magnetic Fastening. Saturday, May 14th & Sunday, May 15th
10 May 2022 Japanese Stab bound Box, Tuesday May 10th
06 May 2022 *New* Richard's Curved Sided Trinket Box. Friday, May 6th & Saturday May 7th.
03 May 2022 Open Studio Session, May 3rd
29 Apr 2022 *New* Curved Sided Tissue Box. Friday, April 29th.
26 Apr 2022 Secret Belgian Binding, Tuesday, April 26th
26 Mar 2022 Beginning Bookbinding Weekend, Saturday, March 26th and Sunday, March 27th
19 Mar 2022 *New* At the Cutting Edge, With Richard Renouf, Saturday, March 19th
17 Mar 2022 Mixed Media Journal, Thursday, March 17th
05 Mar 2022 *New* Three Tiered Box with Magnetic Fastening. Saturday, March 5th & Sunday, March 6th
02 Mar 2022 The Wrap, (5 Mornings) from Wednesday, March 2nd
01 Mar 2022 The Artist's Collection, (5 Evenings) from Tuesday, March 1st
23 Feb 2022 Decorative Chain Stitched Books, Wednesday, February 23rd
18 Feb 2022 Secret Belgian Binding, Friday, February 18th
16 Feb 2022 Diamond Long Stitch Journal, Wednesday, February 16th
27 Nov 2021 The Elbum, Saturday, November 27th
13 Nov 2021 Miniature Books. Saturday November 13th. Please book directly with Cambridge Art Makers www.cambridgemakers.org/course/miniature-book-making-november-2021/
23 Oct 2021 *New* Tight Back Binding Weekend, Saturday, October 23rd and Sunday October 24th
20 Oct 2021 Sewn Boards Binding, Wednesday October 20th
16 Oct 2021 *New* The Elbum, Saturday, October 16th
13 Oct 2021 Stacking Boxes Wednesday October 13th
25 Sep 2021 The Artist's Collection Weekend Saturday September 25th and Sunday 26th
22 Sep 2021 Book and Page Repairs, with Doug Mitchell. Wednesday September 22nd
17 Sep 2021 Secret Belgian Binding, Friday, September 17th
11 Sep 2021 Beginning Bookbinding Weekend, Saturday, September 11th and Sunday, September 12th
09 Sep 2021 Crossed Structure Bindings, Thursday, September 9th
07 Sep 2021 Beginning Bookbinding (5 Evenings) from Tuesday September 7th
03 Sep 2021 Garden Journal Workshop with Small and Green - Friday, September 3rd. Booking via Mabel Fox Website
20 Aug 2021 *New* Developing an Inlaid Design for a Personalised Hardbound Binding, Friday, August 20th and Saturday 21st
13 Aug 2021 Secret Belgian Binding Friday August 13th
15 Jul 2021 Secret Belgian Binding, Thursday, July 15th Curwen Centre Linton *Please book directly with the Curwen Centre*
14 Jul 2021 Japanese Stab bound Box, Wednesday July 14th
10 Jul 2021 Beginning Bookbinding Weekend, Saturday, July 10th and Sunday, July 11th
07 Jul 2021 Mixed Media Journal Wednesday July 7th
02 Jul 2021 Japanese Stab bound Box, Friday July 2nd. *Please book through Cambridge Art Makers website.*
26 Jun 2021 Cyanotypes and Bookbinding, Saturday, June 26th
23 Jun 2021 Decorative Chain Stitched Books, Wednesday, June 23rd
12 Jun 2021 Sewn Boards Binding, Saturday June 12th
09 Jun 2021 *New* The Elbum Wednesday 9th June
08 Jun 2021 *New* The Artist's Collection (5 Evenings) from Tuesday June 8th
05 Jun 2021 Mixed Media Journal Saturday June 5th
26 May 2021 *New* The Elbum Wednesday 26th May
22 May 2021 Decorative Chain Stitched Books, Saturday, May 22nd 2021
12 Dec 2020 Miniature Books. Saturday December 12th. Please book directly with Cambridge Art Makers https://www.cambridgemakers.org/course/miniature-books-november-2020/
02 Nov 2020 *New* Japanese Magic Box, Monday, 2nd November *Please book via Cambridge Art Makers: www.cambridgemakers.org
17 Oct 2020 *New* Japanese Stab bound Box, Saturday, October 17th
03 Oct 2020 Secret Belgian Binding, Saturday, October 3rd
19 Sep 2020 Diamond LongStitch Journal, Saturday September 19th
16 Sep 2020 *New* The Artist's Collection (5 mornings) from Wednesday 16th September
14 Mar 2020 Stacking Boxes Saturday March 14th
11 Mar 2020 Secret Belgian Binding Wednesday March 11th
29 Feb 2020 *New* Sewn Boards Binding, Saturday February 29th
24 Feb 2020 The Wrap (5 evenings) from Monday February 24th
19 Feb 2020 Book in a box. Wednesday February 19th
01 Feb 2020 Mixed media Journal Saturday February 1st
18 Jan 2020 *New* Japanese Stab bound Box Saturday January 18th
15 Jan 2020 The Wrap (5 mornings) from Wednesday January 15th
13 Jan 2020 Beginning Bookbinding (5 Evenings) from Monday January 13th
02 Nov 2019 Miniature Books. Saturday November 2nd.
23 Oct 2019 Stacking Boxes Wednesday 23rd October
19 Oct 2019 *New Date* Creative Marbling and Binding with Kate Brett and Helen, Saturday October 19th
15 Oct 2019 Book and Page Repairs, with Doug Mitchell. Tuesday October 15th
12 Oct 2019 Quarter Bound Single Section Binding Saturday October 12th
05 Oct 2019 Secret Belgian Binding, Saturday October 5th
27 Sep 2019 Japanese - style Album. Friday September 27th
18 Sep 2019 Beginning Bookbinding (5 mornings) from Wednesday September 18th
16 Sep 2019 Beginning Bookbinding (5 Evenings) from Monday September 16th
14 Sep 2019 Cyanotypes and Bookbinding, Saturday, September 14th
07 Aug 2019 Stacking Boxes Wednesday 7th August
06 Aug 2019 *New Date* Book and Page Repairs, with Doug Mitchell. Tuesday August 6th
17 Jul 2019 *New* Book in a box. Wednesday July 17th
06 Jul 2019 Creative Marbling and Binding with Kate Brett and Helen, Saturday July 6th
24 Jun 2019 Diamond LongStitch Journal, Monday June 24th
08 Jun 2019 Cyanotypes and Bookbinding, Saturday, June 8
17 May 2019 Travel/Gardening Journal, Friday May 17
11 May 2019 Coptic Binding Saturday May 11th
27 Apr 2019 Creative Marbling and Binding with Kate Brett and Helen, Saturday April 27
06 Apr 2019 Stacking Boxes Saturday April 6th
20 Mar 2019 Beginning Bookbinding (5 mornings) from Wednesday March 20
23 Feb 2019 Case Bound Journal (std) Saturday February 23
02 Feb 2019 Stacking Boxes Saturday February 2
30 Jan 2019 Beginning Bookbinding (5 mornings) from Wednesday January 30
28 Jan 2019 Beginning Bookbinding (5 evenings) from Monday January 28
07 Nov 2018 Creative Marbling and Binding with Kate Brett and Edel, Wednesday, November 7
29 Oct 2018 Art & Craft of the Book, Monday October 29
27 Oct 2018 Book and Page Repairs Sat Oct 27
17 Oct 2018 Coptic Binding Wednesday October 17
11 Oct 2018 The Wrap (5 evenings) from Thurs, Oct 11
25 Sep 2018 The Shrigley Tuesday September 25
22 Sep 2018 Case Bound Journal (std) Saturday September 22
11 Aug 2018 Coptic Binding Saturday August 11
14 Jul 2018 Full Leather Case Bound Journal Saturday July 14
11 Jul 2018 Hand Sewn End Bands, Wednesday July 11
03 Jul 2018 Creative Marbling and Binding with Kate Brett and Edel, Tuesday July 3
23 Jun 2018 Paperback/Paper/Page Repair, Saturday June 23
05 Jun 2018 Box Making, Tuesday June 5
30 May 2018 Beginning Bookbinding (5 evenings) from Wed May 30
26 May 2018 **NEW**Drum Leaf Binding, Sat May 26
20 Apr 2018 **NEW** Sewn Boards Binding, Fri April 20
17 Apr 2018 Creative Marbling and Bookbinding with Kate Brett and Edel Hopkin
07 Mar 2018 Drop Back (Clamshell) Box, Wed, March 7
24 Feb 2018 Case Bound Journal (std) Sat Feb 24
19 Feb 2018 The Wrap (5 evenings) from Mon, Feb 19
12 Feb 2018 At the Cutting Edge, Mon Feb 12
27 Jan 2018 Box Making, Sat Jan 27
11 Jan 2018 Beginning Bookbinding (5 evenings) from Thurs Jan 11
18 Nov 2017 Case Bound Journal Sat Nov 18
14 Nov 2017 Coptic Binding Tues Nov 14
02 Nov 2017 Concertina Binding
01 Nov 2017 Single Page Loop Binding Wed Nov 1
21 Oct 2017 Full Leather Case Bound Journal Sat Oct 21
11 Oct 2017 Coptic Binding Wed Oct 11
23 Sep 2017 Boxes Sat Sept 23
13 Sep 2017 The Wrap (5 evenings) from Wednesday, September 13
11 Sep 2017 The Wrap (5 evenings) from Monday, September 11
07 Sep 2017 Beginning Bookbinding (5 evenings) from Thurs Sept 7
23 Aug 2017 Raised Bands Wed Aug 23
22 Jul 2017 Photograph Album Sat July 22
28 Jun 2017 Travel Journal Wed June 28
24 Jun 2017 Case Bound Journal Sat June 24
27 May 2017 Case Bound Journal Sat May 27
23 May 2017 Secret Belgian Binding Tues May 23
10 May 2017 Beginning Bookbinding (5 evenings) starting Wed May 10
22 Apr 2017 Case Bound Journal Sat April 22
05 Apr 2017 Artist's Sketchbook Wed April 5
25 Feb 2017 Book and Page Repairs Sat Feb 25
05 Feb 2017 The Art and Craft of the Book Sun Feb 5
01 Feb 2017 Beginning Bookbinding (5 evenings) starting Wed Feb 1
28 Jan 2017 Case Bound Journal Sat Jan 28
23 Jan 2017 Box Making Mon Jan 23
14 Jan 2017