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.

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 

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. 

 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..

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.

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.

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. Booking through Reef Make and Do

 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. Booking through Reef make and Do