Did you ever want to learn how to make your own handbound leather notebooks...?
Next Saturday, 4th July 2009, I'm hosting a hands-on bookbinding workshop where I'll be teaching the steps involved in making an A6-sized softcover leather notebook from scratch.
It's an afternoon workshop, running from 12:30 until 5:30, and it'll be held at the groovy Vibewire space in Ultimo (525 Harris St, across the road from the Ian Thorpe Swimming Centre). The class is $40 and all the book-making materials are provided (leather, paper, bookbinding thread), but you'll need to bring your own tools (Stanley knife, steel ruler, cutting mat, and a sewing needle).
I'll also be bringing along a number of different examples of cross-structure bound books, so you can select the style you wish to make. And of course, after you learn how to fold, cut and sew your book, you'll be able to take it home with you at the end of the workshop.
There are still spaces available, so if you're interested in coming along to the workshop you can RSVP to events@vibewire.org.
Hope to see you there :)
Oh super cool! I still have my book from that night when you taught us how to make them all that time ago. It has pride of place on my book shelf :)
Posted by: little | June 26, 2009 at 05:28 PM
I've still got mine too :) Very precious!
Posted by: Jay Dee Dearness | June 26, 2009 at 09:09 PM
Dang it michelle....your so far away...
Posted by: E J Zyla | June 27, 2009 at 10:42 AM
what a great idea! that looks fantastic.. go you!
Posted by: Tara | June 28, 2009 at 09:02 PM
I've been wanting to try making leather books for some time so was excited to read about your class. I've signed up - see you Saturday!
Posted by: Jenny | June 28, 2009 at 10:12 PM