With Michael Burke, bookbinder and specialist in ancient and medieval bindings This lecture tells three stories of extraordinary ancient books that were lost for centuries and then found again. All three stories have in common that the manuscripts were deliberately buried underground. The various reasons for their burial, and the occasions of their discovery will...
In this workshop we will make a complete miniature artist's book, using a concertina structure. It will involve working with an original print (provided) for the interior pages, adding a variety of paper cutting and piercing techniques to create decoration and texture. The Japanese hole punch is great for making decorative patterns, and you will...
Running for a third year, an opportunity to meet and buy from over twenty book artists based around London and further afield. Returning book artists include Ruth Martin, Batool Showghi and Inkpot & Pen. For further information, see: https://artistbooks.group/book-arts-day
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...
In 2024 we celebrate 50 years since the founding of our Society. The day will revolve around three illustrated talks. Barry Clark on The SoB at 50, Glenn Malkin on the late Paul Delrue's life in bookbinding, and David Lanning will take us on A Virtual tour of the Tannery and the Leather Manufacturing Process....
This 'Step-box' can be made in any size but great accuracy is required. We will construct a four-sided 'Step-box', complete with four trays and a lid. Materials: £12 Tools list: please bring along your usual tool kit, but the following will be required: cutting mat, craft knife, propelling pencil, ruler, straight edge, set square, bone/Teflon...
How to rebind a precious medieval book that has been badly bound and what you discover in the process. With Richard Nichols, an independent book conservator, who has spent 44 years working in Archive Services and Record Offices This talk will give a fascinating insight into the world of book repair and conservation from a...