Bradel Binding with Glenn Malkin
18 April 2026, London & South Regional Events 2026
The Bradel binding is a version of a case binding used extensively on the continent. However, there appear to be several approaches to its construction including this fabulous one where the spine and boards are applied to the book block separately. This gives the opportunity to incorporate design elements using different materials for the spine and the boards not easily possible on a standard case binding. The workshop will include sewing and rounding an unsupported book block, spine construction and covering the boards before putting the binding together.
Cost:
- £35
- plus £10 materials fee
Date and venue:
- 18 April 2026
- 10:30-15:30
- Kentish Town Congregational Church, Kelly Street, London, NW1 8PH
Max number of attendees:
- 15
Tool list:
- Finishing press
- Ruler
- Pencil
- Needle
- Craft knife
- Scissors
- PVA
- Glue brushes
- Bone folder
- Cutting mat
- Scrap paper
Glenn Malkin
has been a professional binder for over 15 years working from his bindery in East Yorkshire. He has won numerous national and international awards for his design bindings and was elected a Fellow of Designer Bookbinders in 2022. Glenn also teaches bookbinding at group workshops and by individual tuition.
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.
