Description
Saturday, 25th April 2026
10:00am – 4:30pm
The 1697 Shop, West Street, Faversham ME13 7JB
Please note, this workshop will be limited to 6 places.
A Workshop at the first Pop-Up for 2026 at the 1697 Shop in Faversham! We’ll make a leather wrapped book stitched and bound with the beautiful visible Long Stitch on the spine. This is an opportunity to incorporate your own various papers and off cuts into the pages of a unique journal alongside papers provided in the workshop.
You will learn bookbinding techniques and the pattern of Long Stitch onto a leather cover. We will look the importance of paper grain and how to fold, sew, and cover your books to create useful and beautiful books using basic tools. Your day of making includes all materials, including paper, board, various decorative papers, bookcloth, linen thread and adhesive to make your own uniquely designed books. Tools are provided for use on the day.
Covering material and papers will vary. The images included here represent the book style only.
All day bookbinding class in Faversham
Coffee, tea and biscuits are included
Limited to 6 places
In the workshop you will learn about:
The selection of materials
Paper grain
Sewing techniques
Cover preparation
Some common bookbinding tools and how to use them safely
Classes are taught through practical demonstrations and supported hands on work. Image is to demonstrate the style of book only. Papers and materials will vary.
If you can’t make the date and would like to enquire about a midweek bespoke Workshop for two Click here
