Description
Make a Mixed Media Journal stitched and bound with the beautiful visible Cross Stitch on the spine. This variation on the Long stitch book 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.
We’ll start by making a hard cover for your book. You will learn bookbinding techniques and the pattern of Cross Stitch, including paper provided for the workshop and any other papers or ephemera you might like to include. 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, various decorative papers, adhesive, and linen thread to make your own uniquely designed books. Tools are provided for use on the day.
Material and papers will vary. The images included here represent the book style only.
Bindfulness workshop venues are in Faversham.
Creative Courses is a multi-use creative space. Tea and coffee, quality teaching, and materials are provided… you just turn up and enjoy your day. There is plenty of parking and the venue is 15 minutes walk from Faversham train station. The Creative Courses Workshop is on the first floor of Unit 1C. There is no lift.
The 1697 Shop is right in the heart of Faversham at 121 West Street.
Bespoke Workshops are delivered at my home and the address will be provided on booking.
Coffee, tea and biscuits are included
Limited to 8 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.
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