Come and learn how to make a book using this ancient and brilliant sewing technique.
Perfect for notebooks and small volumes, Coptic sewing allows books to open flat, ready for your thoughts, observations and images.*
No previous experience required for this mindful activity in calm surroundings.
- All materials supplied.
- Refreshments will be supplied, but please bring your own lunch (or eat at one of Innerleithen's brilliant cafes).
- Suitable for ages 12-120 - under 16s accompanied by an adult
*If you want to bind pages that already have text/images, please contact us beforehand to discuss suitability.
Due to a generous grant, we are able to offer 1 free Community Collaboration place to applicants with Innerleithen or Walkerburn postcodes. To apply, email us with a bit of information about yourself (smails@nts.org.uk) by the 16th of August. Applications will be confirmed 7 days before the course date.
