Tuition
Bookbinding Tuition
Come and learn the traditional craft of hand bookbinding at our fully equipped bindery in the centre of Lewes.
Classes are full- or half-day and are limited to a maximum of 3 students. However, only runs with minimum of 2 students; Those booked, will be notified of any changes 2 weeks prior the class date.
They are suitable for beginners or those with some experience. All tools are and materials are provided.
We can arrange short courses and individual tuition on specific techniques if required.
Gift vouchers are also available for any amount.
We are unable to teach under 18s without an accompanying adult.
To book a class, please get in touch via Contact Us form (button below). Let us know which class would you like to join and how many people.
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HARD COVER: Rebind a Paperback
Sun 15th November, 1pm- 5pm, £80
Bring your favourite paperback for a make over. Using book cloth and decorative paper, you will create a unique cover for your book.
HARD COVER: Drum Leaf bindings
Sun 13th December, 11am - 4pm, £125
This structure remodels single page prints into spreads, making the imagery flow across a gutter of the book undisrupted. This construction is great for binding together works on thick paper or art prints.
MAKE A BOX: Keepsake Box
Sun 8th November, 11am- 4pm, £135
During this workshop, you will build and cover a chocolate box style box.
PAPER AND THREAD: Soft Cover Coptic Binding
Sun 7th February, 1:30pm - 5pm, £80
Sun 20th June, 1:30pm - 5pm, £80
A modern take on a historic structure. It's a fabulous adhesive free structure, which allows the book to open flat, making it perfect for writing or sketching.
HARD COVER: Japanese Style Albums
Sun 21st February, 11am - 4pm, £135
Make a stylish album with hinged boards, covered with book cloth and decorative papers, sewn together using traditional Japanese sewing techniques.
PAPER AND THREAD: Interlocking cover structure
Sun 7th March, 1:30pm - 5pm, £80
During this workshop, you will create a multi section book, with a 2 piece interlocking cover.
HARD COVER: Sketchbook
Sun 4th April, 10:30am - 4:30pm, £135
You will learn how to make a hard cover flat back book. We will discuss choosing the correct materials, tools and their use; folding and sewing of the pages, making the cover and putting it all together. Upon the completion, you will go home with a book you made from scratch!
HARD COVER:
Rebind a Paperback
Sun 9th May, 1pm - 5pm, £80
Bring your favourite paperback book for a make over.
Using book cloth and decorative papers, you will create a unique cover for your book.
REPAIR: Cloth Reback
Sun 4th July, 10:30am - 4pm, £135
Give an old book a new lease of life.
In this class you will learn to repair a cloth covered book while keeping its original character.
Introduction to Bookbinding
Sun 23rd May, 11am - 4pm, £135
A beginner's guide for you to be able to make books at home using minimal equipment .You will be introduced to 3 structures, using single sheets or folded sections. We will discuss tools and materials (all provided).
Contact Us
Bookbinders of Lewes
Unit 12, Star Brewery
Castle Ditch Lane
Lewes
East Sussex
BN7 1YJ
United Kingdom
Telephone: +44 (0)1273 486718
Opening hours: by appointment.