Explore the art of bookmaking with Zoe Platt on Thursday Evenings 6 - 8pm, 19th Feb -26th March
Available spots
Service Description
This short course of 6 weekly sessions will introduce you to the art of bookmaking – the craft of creating hand-bound books using simple tools, materials and techniques. Bookmaking is a mindful, hands-on process that slows you down and offers endless creative possibilities. PROGRAMME DATES AND DETAILS: Week 1: Thursday 19th February - Cut and Fold Week 2: Thursday 26th February - Pamphlet Stitch Week 3: Thursday 5th March - Hardback Leporello and 'Fancy Concertina' Week 4: Thursday 12th March – Embroidered Spine Binding Week 5: Thursday 19th March - Reverse Piano Hinge Week 6: Thursday 26th March - Independent Project Please ensure that you can attend each week, as the skills and knowledge taught build on the previous session. WHAT YOU'LL DO/MAKE/TAKE AWAY: Each week you will learn a different book structure and bind, from simple folded books to stitched bindings, and soft covers to hard covers, with each week becoming progressively more complex. You will make at least one finished book each week (quick processes will yield multiple books, e.g. pamphlet stitch; longer process will make just the one, e.g. reverse piano hinge). You will gradually build confidence and skills over the 5 directed weeks, with the final week designed for you to make a book of your own design with tutor support. This is an "intro to" short course and is designed for people with little or no previous bookmaking experience, as well as those who have dabbled but would like to learn in a more structured and supportive way. It is suitable for artists seeking creative formats to present their ideas, research or works in progress. By completing this course, you will be able to: 1. Identify and talk about a range of bookmaking techniques, tools and processes 2. Use bookbinding tools and materials safely and effectively 3. Make a variety of hand-made books using specialist equipment 4. Experiment with adapting techniques to suit your own creative ideas 5. Plan and create your own independently designed handmade book All materials and equipment will be provided. For the final week when you are completing your own independently designed handmade book, you may wish to bring your own photos, drawings, notes, etc. Zoe Platt is an artist-educator and book arts practitioner based in Yorkshire. With a background in graphic design and over a decade of experience teaching art and design in the lifelong learning sector, she brings both technical knowledge and a passion for making.
Upcoming Sessions
Cancellation Policy
Cancellations, refunds and exchanges: If you cancel your course or class 14 clear days or more before the start date, you will receive a full refund. If you cancel your course or class less than 14 clear days before the start date, refunds will be given at the discretion of Craven Arts. No refunds or partial refunds will be given once the course has started. Craven Arts reserves the right to make alterations to the published details course as necessary and/or cancel the course. In the event that the course has to be cancelled or rescheduled, we will attempt to contact you with as much notice as possible and you will receive a full refund. Craven Arts cannot take responsibility for any of your travel and other costs and/or expenses associated with your attendance or planned attendance of the course (including in the event of changes or cancellation by the Craven Arts). You cannot resell or transfer your place at the course or class without the Craven Arts consent.
Contact Details
55 Otley Street, Skipton, UK
info@cravenarts.co.uk
Ended
5 British pounds