How to Make a Book – Coptic Stitch
Sunday 24th November 2013 – 10am – 2pm
Boyd Building (in Assembly Hall)
207- 227 City Road, Southbank
Melbourne, Victoria 3000
This workshop will cover the techniques behind creating your very own handbound book and show you How to Make a Book – Coptic Stitch – complete with visible coptic stitch spine and beautiful papers! The Coptic Stitch bookbinding method is used to create a book that has each page opening perfectly flat making it ideal for journals, visual diaries, portfolios, photo albums – the list is endless!
Throughout the workshop Paperlab’s bookbinding expert, Michelle Lackenby, will guide you through the step-by-step method and share the tips and tricks to create your own beautiful handmade hardcover book with a visible spine stitch. All papers and materials provided plus notes for you to continue your bookbinding practice at home.
Think medieval journal! Think heirloom recipe book! The applications for these handmade books are many and they are perfect for special gifts. Don’t pay over $100 for these journals in fancy bookstores – learn how to make your very own custom version in a fun and creative environment.
No experience necessary and all materials will be provided!
Come along and have fun creating your very own handmade coptic stitch book to take home.
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