Bookbinding Workshop at Abbey House

Discover the joys of bookbinding and try your hand at a traditional craft at Abbey House this December!
In this hands-on introductory workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of book construction while crafting a couple of your own simple, hand-bound notebooks. Explore a range of traditional bookbinding techniques and gain a practical understanding of how books are made, from start to finish.
Open to all ages, this one-day course is a wonderful opportunity to explore the craft of bookbinding for the first time. Please note that some techniques may involve using a scalpel, staining leather and sewing with a needle.
£120 per person. All materials are included in the cost of your ticket. Tea and coffee will be provided; please bring a packed lunch with you.
About the Tutor
Ben Farnell is an experienced bookbinder and Chairman of the Southern Bookcrafts Club, Winchester. He is also the Master Scribe and Limner of travelling artisan family, Hiow-Beohrt.