Fancy Four-Flap Box with Arthur Green
9 May 2026, London & South Regional Events 2026
An elegant variation on an archival four-flap box, this structure is made with handmade cover paper and requires minimal gluing. The box is fastened with a tongue and a slot which is laced through the cover and sits neatly within the fore-edge so it doesn’t abrade the book. The success of this box—like all boxes—relies on two main factors: accurate measuring and cutting, and good quality materials.
During this practical one-day workshop participants will make their own box, along with a blocked leather spine label. Please note: students must bring their own sample book for the workshop. This must be a minimum of 27mm thick and should be a small format: Everyman or Penguins are the ideal size.
All materials will be provided; however, students must bring their own tool-kit (see below).
Cost:
- £35
- plus £10 materials fee
Date and venue:
- 9 May 2026
- 10:30-15:30
- Kentish Town Congregational Church, Kelly Street, London, NW1 8PH
Max number of attendees:
- 14
Tool list:
- Craft-knife
- Long steel rule or straight-edge
- A sharp-pointed bone-folder
- Cutting mat approx. 450mm x 600mm
- A sharp pencil
- Two small woodworking squares
- Small glue brush
Materials Provided:
- Zaansch Bord, 400gsm coloured cover paper
- EVA
- Harmatan Goat leather
- 5gm Kozo
Arthur Green
is an independent book conservator who owns and runs Green’s Books Ltd. In Ledbury, Herefordshire. Since graduating with a Post Graduate Diploma in Conservation from Camberwell College of Arts in 2008, he has worked at institutions including the Leather Conservation Centre, The British Library, Oxford Conservation Consortium, and Oxford University’s Bodleian Library. Arthur is particularly interested in the history of bookbinding and has published widely on the subject.
Cancellations within 2 weeks of the event are non-refundable, as places may not be filled at short notice.
Please contact Kerry Negahban at [email protected] with any questions.
