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ARGYLLSHIRE
  • Faith Shannon
    Ardfen by Lochgilphead
    Argyllshire
    P1 8QN

    Courses arranged as and when.
    Ring for more details.

    t: 01852 500 600
    w: www.faithshannon.com

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BEDFORDSHIRE
  • Bedford Art & Craft Centre
    Raleigh House
    Bedford

    General Bookbinding & Repairs (for beginners and improvers)
    Thursday evenings starting 26th April 2012

    Tutor: George Davidson
    t: 0300 300 4313

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BERKSHIRE
  • bookbindingworkshops
    Maidenhead
    Berkshire

    The aim of these workshops is to offer a solid grounding in alternative structures. They are bindings of robust character and strength that can be used as a springboard for further adaptation. All are born from historical models that have transposed themselves into a 21st century aesthetic.

    There are also workshops in box-making, forwarding and basic bookbinding.

    Tutors: Benjamin Elbel, Paul Johnson, Lori Sauer

    t: 01672 851638
    e: bookbindingworkshops@gmail.com
    w: www.bookbindingworkshops.com

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BUCKINGHAMSHIRE
  • Missenden Abbey
    Great Missenden
    Buckinghamshire
    HP16 0BN

    Tutor: Michael St. John

    t: 01494 862 904

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CAMBRIDGESHIRE

CHESHIRE
  • Rease Heath College
    Nantwich
    UK

    There are two weekend residential bookbinding courses being held this summer at this new venue in Cheshire.

    Bookbinding for Beginners
    1 pamphlet style single section and 1 multi section case binding or hardback
    27th-29th July 2012.
    Course Price: £255 for residential or £235 for day attendees.
    Material Costs: About £20 (payable to the tutor).

    Intermediate Bookbinding - Library style (split boards) cloth binding
    10th-12th August 2012.
    Course Price: £255 for residential or £235 for day attendees.
    Material Costs: About £20 (payable to the tutor).

    Tutor: Doug Mitchell

    w: www.reaseheath.ac.uk

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CUMBRIA
  • Higham Hall
    Bassenthwaite Lake
    Cockermouth
    Cumbria
    CA13 9SH

    'Long Weekend' courses in:
    'Bookbinding for Beginners'
    'Intermediate Bookbinding'
    'Restoration'
    'Decorative Notebooks'
    'Loose Text Binders'
    'Leather Covering'

    Tutor: Doug Mitchell

    t: 01768 776276
    e:     douglas.mitchell@bl.uk


  • Dominic Riley and Michael Burke
    Low Wood House
    Low Wood
    Ulverston
    Cumbria
    LA12 8LY

    WINTER / SPRING 2012 PROGRAMME…

    One-Day Wednesday Workshops
    The Ideal Sketchbook – February 15th
    Sewn Boards Binding – March 7th
    The All-in-One Clamshell Box – March 28th
    Single Sheet Binding – April 18th
    The Presentation Album – May 2nd

    Two-Day and Three-Day Weekend Workshops:
    Ethiopian Binding and Case – Feb 25th & 26th
    Chinese Binding – March 17th & 18th
    Limp Vellum Binding – March 30th - April 1st Pastepapers Old and New – April 28th & 29th
    Hand Tooling – May 19th & 20th

    1 day workshops: £45
    2 day workshops: £90
    3 day workshops: £135

    Full details (PDF)

    t: 015395 31161
    e: dom.riley@hotmail.com

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DEVON
  • Dartington Hall
    Totnes
    Devon
    TQ9 6EP

    Adult Education Courses run throughout the year in well equipped bindery

    Tutor: Mary Bartlett

    t: 01803 865 371
    e:     mary.bartlett@virgin.net


  • Lyn Brown
    Dartington Hall Programme

    Occasional courses in bookbinding and different book structures

    t: 01803 866 688
    f: 01803 865 551

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EDINBURGH
ESSEX
  • Debden House
    Loughton
    Essex

    General Bookbinding & Repairs (for beginners and improvers)
    5th – 8th July 2012

    Tutor: George Davidson
    t: 01992 572510 (Marilyn Taylor)

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GLASGOW

LONDON
  • The City Lit
    Keeley Street
    London
    WC2B 4BA

    The City Lit runs the widest selection of bookbinding courses in London.
    For further information on any of the courses below and to read the course outline see the prospectus at www.citylit.ac.uk.

    t: 020 7492 2700 (Visual Arts Dept.)
    t: 020 7831 7831 (enrolment)


  • Morley College
    61 Westminster Bridge Road
    London
    SE1 7HT
    t: 0207 928 4074
    w: www.morleycollege.ac.uk


  • Studio Five
    The Mews 1st Floor
    46 - 52 Church Road
    Barnes
    SW 13 0DQ

    Studio 5 has a one year structured course in bookbinding from case binding through to full leather work.

    contact Mark Cockram
    t: 0208 563 2158
    e: studio5bookarts@aol.co.uk
    w:     www.markcockrambooks.co.uk
    w: www.studio5bookbindingandarts.blogspot.com

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NORFOLK
  • The Book Studio
    14 Blofields Loke
    Aylsham
    Norfolk
    NR11 6ES

    1 and 2-day courses.

    Course tutor: Judith Ellis

    t: 01263 734779
    w: www.thebookstudio.co.uk


  • Burlingham Hall
    The Studio
    North Burlingham, Norwich
    Norfolk NR13 4SZ

    Hand Decorated Papers – Oriental Inspirations
    Thursday 19th and Friday 20th April, 2012
    10 am - 4 pm
    Suminagashi & Orizomegami. A day of subtle oriental-style ink marbling followed by a day of pleat-dyed papers in riotous colours.

    An Introduction to Paper Marbling
    Thursday 17th and Friday 18th May, 2012
    10.00am - 4.00pm
    A few SoB members came on the first course held at Burlingham Hall in April and made some impressive papers. To see examples, visit www.burlinghamhall.co.uk/index.html.

    Course tutor: Victoria Hall


    t: 01603 764411 (Victoria)
    e: victoria@hall1120.fsbusiness.co.uk

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NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
  • Northamptonshire County Council
    Knuston Hall
    Residential College
    Knuston
    Wellingborough
    Northants

    Long Weekend Courses:
    Bookbinding for Beginners
    Intermediate Bookbinding
    Restoration
    Decorative Notebooks
    Loose Text Binders
    Leather Covering

    Day Courses:
    Coptic binding
    Early codex leather long stitch binding

    Contact the College for a brochure.
    Tutor: Doug Mitchell

    e: douglas.mitchell@bl.uk


  • Book Conservation Service
    Northampton, NN1

    2012 Programme
    Workshop 121: Conservation of Leather Bindings
    Workshop 122: Individual Book Conservation Training

    Dates by mutual agreement when enough participants are interested. Both courses run over a total of four days over two weekends. Each workshop is intended for students of bookbinding or conservation courses as well as qualified book conservators, paper conservators or archives conservators.

    All workshops take place at the Northampton studio and run from 10-5 pm each day to allow participants time for travel. Karen and her staff are happy to help participants find accommodation during the workshops. Lunch is provided.

    Karen Vidler established Book Conservation Services (previously Karen Vidler Book Conservation) in 2006. She is a book conservator with more than 15 years’ experience in the conservation and restoration of books. She is also a qualified bookbinder as well as a specialist in the conservation and care of leather bindings.

    Course tutor: Karen Vidler

    t: 01604 605 093
    e: karen@bookconservationservices.co.uk
    w: www.bookconservationservices.co.uk

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OXFORDSHIRE
  • The Bodleian Libraries Packaging and Display Section (PADS)
    Section 35
    Nuffield Way
    Abingdon
    Oxon
    OX14 1RL

    Cloth covered box kit course
    First Wednesday of every month in Abingdon

    The Bodleian Libraries Packaging and Display Section (PADS) provide a cloth covered box making service and cloth covered box kits. A one day course has been developed to learn how to use the kit to make a box successfully and quickly. By the end of the day you will have a completed box to take away. We are confident conservators and bookbinders will find these robust boxes offer optimum protection while being fun to make. The box has been designed to be made with minimum use of specialist equipment. The price, £150, covers the cost of the kit, comprehensive notes, tuition, tea and coffee (bring your own packed lunch). Alternatively, a visit to your workplace or workshop can be made at extra cost.

    Edward Adcock: Conservation Manager
    t: (01235) 532 645
    f: (01235) 531 979
    w: www.bodleian.ox.ac.uk/pads

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POWYS

  • Alan Fitch
    Farthing Press & Bindery
    Sarnau Farm
    Sarnau
    Llanymynech
    Powys
    SY22 6QJ

    Residential or non-residential five-day Basic, Refresher / Repair & Leather Courses.

    2-Day Bookmaking Courses.

    No more than three students in any one week - allows for a very high level of individual tuition.
    All basic materials and tools are provided for all courses.

    Course tutor: Alan Fitch

    t: 01938 590733
    e: bookbinding@farthingpress.plus.com
    w: www.farthingpress.plus.com

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SHROPSHIRE
  • The Grange
    Grange Road
    Ellesmere
    Shropshire
    SY12 9DE

    Introduction to Bookbinding - Friday 30th March - Monday 2nd April 2012 (3 days)
    Introduction to Bookbinding - Thursday 25th - Sunday 28th October 2012 (3 days)
    Summer School - Monday 30th July - Friday 3rd August 2012 (4 days)

    The workshops are held in a beautiful Georgian country house, used exclusively for one workshop at a time (maximum of 8 on these workshops). Please visit the website for further information.

    t:  01691 623495
    e: rosie@thegrange.uk.com
    w: www.thegrange.uk.com

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SUFFOLK
  • Belstead House
    Education & Conference Centre
    Sprites Lane
    Ipswich
    IP8 3N

    General Bookbinding & Repairs(for beginners and improvers)
    12th – 15th July 2012
    6th – 9th September 2012

    Tutor: George Davidson

    t: 01473 686 321
    w: www.belsteadhouse.co.uk


  • Field Studies Council
    Flatford Mill
    East Bergholt
    Suffolk

    General Bookbinding & Repairs(for beginners and improvers)
    3rd – 8th June 2012
    2nd – 7th December 2012

    Tutor: George Davidson

    t: 01206 298283
    w: www.field-studies-council.org

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SURREY

SUSSEX
  • Maureen Duke
    Fernbank
    Trotton
    Petersfield
    GU31 5ER

    One-to-one or one-to-two tuition at her home.
    Any technique of binding or restoration taught

    t: 01730 812 432
    e: contact


  • The Old Rectory Adult Education College
    Fittleworth
    Pulborough
    W. Sussex
    RH20 1HU

    t:     01798 865 306

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WILTSHIRE
  • bookbindingworkshops
    Marden
    Wiltshire

    The aim of these workshops is to offer a solid grounding in alternative structures. They are bindings of robust character and strength that can be used as a springboard for further adaptation. All are born from historical models that have transposed themselves into a 21st century aesthetic.

    There are also workshops in box-making, forwarding and basic bookbinding.

    Tutors: Benjamin Elbel, Paul Johnson, Lori Sauer

    t: 01672 851638
    e: bookbindingworkshops@gmail.com
    w: www.bookbindingworkshops.com


  • Salisbury Book Crafts

    Three terms per academic year in the autumn, winter and spring. Each term consists of 5 sessions on Saturdays from 10 - 4 with an hour’s break for lunch. The venue is the Harnham Scout Hut, Lower Street, just off the Harnham Road on the southern side of Salisbury. Dates are normally every other Saturday but scheduling depends on availability of the Scout Hut.

    Students are expected to commit financially to a single term but are free to come to whichever session suits them. The cost for 1 term is £80.00.

    Tutor: Lori Sauer

    e: contact
    w: www.salisburybookcrafts.com


  • Shepherds
    The Daffodil Barn
    Nursery Farm
    Woodborough
    Near Pewsey
    Wilts
    SN9 5PF

    Beginners’ courses and a range of masterclasses covering subjects ranging from gold finishing, to leather forwarding, boxmaking and sewing.

    SoB members qualify for a 20% discount - ample incentive to join us if your are not already a member!

    t: 01672 851979
    w:     www.bookbinding.co.uk/courses


  • Urchfont Manor College
    Urchfont
    Devizes
    Wilts
    SN10 4RG

    t: 01380 840 495
    w:     www.urchfontmanor.co.uk


  • Alan Winstanley
    372 Devizes Road
    Salisbury
    Wilts
    SP2 91Y

    Courses arranged as and when
    Telephone for information
    Prices on request

    t: 01722 334 998

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BEDFORDSHIRE
  • Bedford Art & Craft Centre
    Raleigh House
    Bedford

    Thursday evenings.

    General Bookbinding & Repairs (for beginners and improvers)
    Tutor: George Davidson

    t: 01234 244970

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BIRMINGHAM
  • Harborne Bookbinders
    We are a group of amateur bookbinders who meet, under the guidance of an experienced bookbinder, on Wednesday evenings at Harborne Hill School, Edgbaston, Birmingham B15 3JI, during term time from 7-9pm. Off-street parking is available and the school is on a bus route.

    If you have never tried bookbinding or wish to improve your skills, do come and join us. Just bring along one of your own books which is in need of repair or, if you wish, you can start by making a notebook. All levels are catered for as we all work on our own individual projects.

    For details please contact:
    Sybil Jones
    t: 0121 454 2172
    Don Dunbar
    t: 01384 379 475
    e: donsbooks@pedmore16.freeserve.co.uk

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CAMBRIDEGSHIRE

CORNWALL
  • Bude Adult Continuing Education
    The Gregson Centre
    New Road
    Stratton
    Bude
    EX23 9AP

    All levels of Bookbinding

    t: 01288 356 629

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GLASGOW
  • Glasgow College of Building & Printing
    60 North Hanover Street
    Glasgow
    G1 2BP

    H.N.C in Print Media
    Fine Bookbinding and Repair

    t: 0141 332 9969
    website: www.glasgowmet.ac.uk

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KENT
  • Adult Education College
    Bexley & Sidcup Arts and AE Centre
    Sidcup
    DA14 4ED

    t: 0208 309 9094
    website: www.adultedbexley.co.uk

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LEICESTERSHIRE

LONDON
  • City Lit
    Keeley Street
    Covent Garden
    London
    WC2B 4BA

    t: 020 7492 2700 (Visual Arts Dept.)
    t: 020 7831 7831 (enrolment)
    w: www.citylit.ac.uk

  • Greenwich Community College
    Gordon School
    Craigton Road
    Eltham
    SE9 1QG

    t: 0208 850 9392
    w: www.gcc.ac.uk

  • The Institute (The Hampstead Garden Suburb Institute)
    11 High Road
    East Finchley
    London
    N2 8LL

    Tutors: Gene Mahon and Chris Damp

    Three terms of part-time day and evening classes in bookbinding for both beginners and more advanced students. Beginners are introduced to the make-up of the book and given a grounding in basic hand bookbinding techniques. Advanced students are encouraged to develop their technical abilities, to work with the full range of materials, including leather and vellum, to try new structures and to develop their design skills and apply them to the book. Tuition is by individual attention.

    t: 020 8829 4141
    f: 020 8829 4131
    e: office@hgsi.ac.uk
    w: www.hgsi.ac.uk

  • London College of Communication
    Elephant and Castle
    SE1 6SB

    Various bookbinding courses including an MA in 'Book Arts and Design'

    t:     0207 514 6569
    f: 0207 514 6535
    w: www.lcc.arts.ac.uk

  • Morley College
    61 Westminster Bridge Road
    SE1 7HT

    Beginners and Advanced Bookbinding

    t: 0207 928 8501
    w: www.morleycollege.ac.uk

  • Richmond Adult Community College
    Clifton Centre
    Clifton Road
    Twickenham.
    TW1 4LT

    t: 020 8891 5907 (General Enquiries)
    t: 020 8843 7921 (Course Enquiries)
    f: 020 8332 6560
    e: info@racc.ac.uk
    w: www.racc.ac.uk

    Three terms of part-time classes structured around demonstrations, advice and individual tuition. All levels of experience are catered for and the emphasis is on traditional craftsmanship and quality.

    Tutor: Linda Harris

  • Studio Five
    The Mews 1st Floor
    46 - 52 Church Road
    Barnes
    SW 13 0DQ

    Studio 5 has a one year structured course in bookbinding from case binding through to full leather work.

    Structured week-long courses in most aspects of bookbinding and book arts.

    contact Mark Cockram
    t: 0208 563 2158
    e: studio5bookarts@aol.co.uk
    w: www.markcockrambooks.co.uk
    w: www.studio5bookbindingandarts.blogspot.com

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NOTTINGHAMSHIRE
  • South Nottingham College
    Charnwood Centre
    Farnborough Road
    Clifton
    Nottingham

    Bookbinding courses levels 1-3 at the Charnwood Centre, Farnborough Road, Clifton, Nottingham.

    t: 0115 914 9480
    t: 0115 914 6300
    w: www.snc.ac.uk

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WORCESTERSHIRE
  • South Worcestershire College
    Albert Road North
    Malvern
    Worcestershire
    WR14 2YH

    Day classes on Wednesdays during term-time.

    t: 01684 565351
    w: www.sworcs.ac.uk

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WEST SUSSEX

  • West Dean College
    West Dean
    Chichester
    PO18 0QZ

    Graduate & Postgraduate Diplomas in the Conservation & Restoration of Books & Library Materials.
    Duration: 1 year
    Tutor: David Dorning
     
    t: 01243 818299  
    e: diplomas@westdean.org.uk
    w: www.westdean.org.uk

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