Hand-Sewn Book Making

£55​
​10:00 - 16:00
Tutor: Angela Thames
Refreshments included


​ABOUT THE COURSE

Make your own notebook, sketchbook or unique gift book, using two different hand-sewing techniques.  You will take home 2 books made from various types of paper which could include envelopes, used paper, tracing paper, graph paper and greetings cards.
 
Our tutor will guide you through the process of measuring, piercing and stitching using two methods: long stitched, and a  multi sectioned Coptic stitched book using tape/ribbon in the construction and to fasten.  These books make unique, personal gifts and the course is an excellent introduction to the world of book-making from an exceptional book-making artist.

THE COURSE WILL GIVE YOU

  • Skills to make their own hand-sewn book from discarded paper and card using no specialist equipment
  • Knowledge of paper grain
  • Knowledge of two different hand-sewing techniques

THIS COURSE IS SUITABLE FOR

Book lovers and beginners

WHAT TO BRING/WEAR

  • Ruler and pencil.
  • Notebook and pen.
  • Hot drinks are provided but you may choose to bring your own snacks.
  • Lunch is available from the on-site Beech Cafe, or you may choose to bring your own.
  • All materials are supplied but if you would like to bring any special or decorative paper please do so and we can try to incorporate it into your book
  • This course will take place indoors.

ABOUT THE TUTOR

Angela Thames is a renowned Book Artist with work held in both private and public collections including Tate Britain, Oxford Brookes University, Bath Spa University, and internationally in Italy and North America. Having graduated from UCA Farnham in 2006 with a degree in Fine Art, Angela now works as a tutor, printmaker and maker of artists books.  Her work is usually inspired by walking in the local landscape or from days out, working in the garden.
www.angelathames.co.uk 

Check Out Accommodation 

You can get ​20% discount on our eco lodge or main campsite when you stay with us during your course. Use the discount code: stay-with-us