Level 1B: Round-Back Case Binding - Online 28th March 2023

This class teaches you to make a Writers or Artist Journal in traditional round-back case binding technique. The case binding is a way of making books whereby the cover (the case) is made separately from the text block and then attached to it.

Our workshop is designed for you to bind the book, following along with Isabelle, while being able to ask questions and participate in discussions along the way. Learn the techniques but also tips, tricks and anything else you want to know.

You will bind step-by-step an A5 book with a rounded-back spine, hardcover, half-cloth spine, covered in a vintage style decorative paper or marbled paper (choose options below), finished with half book cloth spine.

• This course is for anyone with an interest in hand binding. It is a very thorough course providing essential skills that will take you through your whole binding journey.
• A great refresher course for those who have learnt binding elsewhere or wish to pursue bookbinding again after a break.
• Traditional book structures are explored, using materials that will endure over time.
• You will get to use a variety of tools and materials, and learn how to apply them to the sewing and construction of your book.

Date: Online 28th March 2023
Time: 7 - 9pm

Materials in your Bookbinding Kit (choose from marbled or vintage paper):
Paper
Linen Thread
Book cloth
Book board
Decorative paper
Needles

Tools you will need:
Awl ( handy)
PVA Glue
Needle
Paper knife
Board Knife
Waste paper for gluing

Closing date for booking:
You can pick up a kit from the bindery up to 48 hours before class commences.
For those who want a kit sent to them, please note you need to book at least 5 days before class commences.

This workshop booking is for one person only. Additional participants must book in individually, regardless of household arrangement or age.

This is a technical workshop. The workshop requires a certain level of capability and confidence in using sharp instruments and being able to follow verbal instructions is expected.

How am I eligible for refresher prices?
You are able to book in to the special refresher price, if you have completed the EXACT course with us before. i.e, this is the 2nd, 3rd etc time you are taking the same class at the Owl and Lion Bindery. No exceptions shall be considered.

Wild Binders Club members often receive an additional discount price on top. 

Refunds:
No refunds for Online workshops once commenced. A Zoom link shall be sent out to you a few days before. We shall start gathering students 10 minutes before the workshop. Lateness shall not be accommodated.

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