Link Stitch Ribbon Journal Bookbinding Workshop

This gem of a bookbinding project introduces the French Link Stitch sewn over tape or ribbon.

Traditionally this beautiful sewing would be hidden inside the spine covering of a hard case, but this project celebrates the intricate beauty of the technique by making a feature of it.

Leaving the spine open allows the book to open flat which makes writing or creating on the soft drawing paper pages inside a real pleasure.

Hard covers wrapped in the coordinating paper of your choice are added, securing the tails of the ribbon which then form an elegant tie closure for your journal.

Some sewing or bookbinding experience may be helpful for this project but all levels of experience are welcome with help given as needed.

Choose from a selection of decorative papers, ribbons and tapes to make your journal truly unique to you.

Bijoux in scale, the generous number of sections creates a pleasing laced effect over the ribbon and gives your journal a substantial feel in the hand.

(These books make wonderful gifts! - just saying...)

Your experienced tutor, Tamsin Loveday, is a practicing artist with a special interest in paper print and book arts. Tamsin advocates for the wellbeing benefits of creative activity for everyone and her mission is to help people reconnect with their inner creative spark. Tamsin is also a trained Mental Health First Aider. Tamsin owns Barefoot Bindery, making beautiful books and offering a useful book repair service.

This workshop is held in the studio on the first floor bindery studio at Fisherton Mill in Salisbury, an award winning art space, gallery and studios. Workshop participants benefit from a generous 20% discount on lunches from the excellent cafe.

Ticket includes materials for the project. Additional materials and tools may be purchased if desired. My events have very low numbers allowing for plenty of 1:1 attention. Because of this tickets are non refundable and not transferrable. Please also note that ticket price does not include eventbrite booking fees and tax.

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Host or Publisher Tamsin Loveday - Artist - Bookbinder