The London & South Region runs a year-round programme of workshops, demonstrations, talks and visits, most of them held in Kentish Town, north London. Our events are led by well-known binders and tutors from across the country and cover everything from foundation techniques to specialist structures. Whether you’re just starting out or have been binding for years, you’ll find something to learn and people to share it with.

Non-members are welcome to attend one event at the member rate. To attend further events, we ask you to join the Society of Bookbinders. Individual membership starts at £50 a year, or £30 for students.


Upcoming events


Practical information

Events run from 10:30–15:30 unless otherwise stated at the Kentish Town Congregational Church, Kelly Street, London, NW1 8PH.  The pedestrian entrance is between 34 & 36 Kelly Street and there is limited car parking at the rear of the building on Church Avenue, off Kentish Town Road near the corner with Prince of Wales Road. If you plan to bring a car, we recommend that you check if London Congestion Charges apply. 

Tea and coffee are available throughout the day and there are local cafés and sandwich shops within a few minutes walk. There is a lift which can be used when an event is being held in the 1st floor hall.

Demonstrations

£25

Workshops

£35

Visits

£25

Non-Members are welcome to attend any events once at the member rate, and after that, we request that you join the Society of Bookbinders here. Individual memberships start at £50/year, with student rates at £30/year. 

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.


Past events

2025

15 February: AGM and Talks: Calligraphy Talk and Demonstration with Sylvie Gokulsing

15 March: Secondary Endbands with Decorative Braiding with Shaun Thompson

15 April: Visit to Stationers' Hall Library and Archive

10 and 17 May: Parchment Wallet Binding with Ann-Marie Miller (online)

18 September: Visit to Linnean Society

20 and 27 September: Exotic and Fun Storage Books with Rosae Reeder (online)

14 October: Visit to Institute of Naval Medicine Library, Gosport

18 October: Magic Box with Talitha Wachtelborn

8 November: Gold Lettering and Layout with Glenn Bartley (demonstration)

13 December: Christmas Event and Talks: The Development of Bookbinding as Discovered in the Collections of Staffordshire Archive Service with Richard Nichols