Drum Leaf Binding — variations, structure and play
Gillian Stewart, 25–26 April 2026
The drum leaf binding is a great structure for any bookbinder to know. It allows double pages to be bound from single page prints, making it a good option for thicker paper or art prints. It’s versatile, offering the chance to use heavy or light papers, and the sculptural form offers many design opportunities.
In this workshop you will make multiple versions of the structure, with several tweaks and design interventions to inspire your future books. Various methods of board attachment will be explored, including a sewn boards variation and a pop out spine. You’re encouraged to bring some of your own prints/paintings to bind into one of the books, but this is optional and all materials will be supplied.
Materials charge of not more than £15, payable during the workshop.
All tools and equipment provided.
Please bring:
- Apron
- Notebook and pen
- Any prints or artworks you’d like to try binding – this is optional. Various thickness or lightness of paper may work as long as it’s possible to fold them. These should be no bigger than A4 in size.
Skill Level
This workshop is suitable for beginners and experienced binders, as well as book artists and printmakers looking to incorporate books into their practice.
Date and location
25–26 April 2026
Juju Books, Rogart St Campus, 4 Rogart St, Glasgow, G40 2AA
Price and other costs
- £185 for members of either Society
- £205 for non members
- Materials charge of not more than £15, payable during the workshop
Gillian is a prize-winning bookbinder and licentiate of Designer Bookbinders. She has been running her creative bookbinding studio – Juju Books – since 2017. The studio has worked with artists, writers and brands including Sir Quentin Blake, Bentley, The Macallan and Windsor Castle. She teaches small groups in her workshop as well as 1-1, and regularly teaches at Glasgow School of Art, as well as internationally.
For more information about Gillian go to: https://www.jujubooks.co.uk