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Introduction to bookbinding 5 week evening class

bracken booksHastings, England
Tuesday, Jan 13, 2026 from 6 pm to 8 pm GMT
Overview

A 5 week evening class in all things bookbinding, the perfect class to introduce or re-engage with the craft of bookbinding.

This 5 week bookbinding class, held in a professional bookbindery and print studio will introduce the participants to bookbinding. You will learn how to make a new book structure every week. Whether you wish to learn a new skill, remind yourself of an old one or fancy joining our studio as a member to make your own work, this workshop is your best choice.

Week one: Bindery induction and 3 hole and 5 hole pamphlet binding,

Week two: Japanese stab binding

Week three; Hardback concertina binding

Week four : a multi section sewn binding

Week five: a hardback multi section sewn binding.

Youll be working in a professional environment, with professional equipment, allowing you to bespoke your books in a number of ways to suit your own needs.

By the end we aim to have you confident to continue making books either at home or as a member of our book bindery!

All materials and tools will be provided, as will tea, coffee, pastries and biscuits provided every night. We have a small kitchen area and tables for you to bring your own dinner in if you get hungry.

Our studio is not wheelchair accesible unfortunately.

If booking more than one ticket use the discount code 2ticketdiscount for 20% off


A 5 week evening class in all things bookbinding, the perfect class to introduce or re-engage with the craft of bookbinding.

This 5 week bookbinding class, held in a professional bookbindery and print studio will introduce the participants to bookbinding. You will learn how to make a new book structure every week. Whether you wish to learn a new skill, remind yourself of an old one or fancy joining our studio as a member to make your own work, this workshop is your best choice.

Week one: Bindery induction and 3 hole and 5 hole pamphlet binding,

Week two: Japanese stab binding

Week three; Hardback concertina binding

Week four : a multi section sewn binding

Week five: a hardback multi section sewn binding.

Youll be working in a professional environment, with professional equipment, allowing you to bespoke your books in a number of ways to suit your own needs.

By the end we aim to have you confident to continue making books either at home or as a member of our book bindery!

All materials and tools will be provided, as will tea, coffee, pastries and biscuits provided every night. We have a small kitchen area and tables for you to bring your own dinner in if you get hungry.

Our studio is not wheelchair accesible unfortunately.

If booking more than one ticket use the discount code 2ticketdiscount for 20% off


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Highlights

  • 2 hours
  • In person

Refund Policy

Refunds up to 7 days before event

Location

bracken books

Waterworks Road

#unit 9-11 Hastings TN34 1RT

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