Bookbinding: introduction to boxmaking

City Lit

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In London

£ 179 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Over the three days you will look at various examples and learn the making of two box containers made to a set size. You will explore construction with board and using bookcloth and paper for covering.

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London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

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Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

- select and use appropriate materials
- describe the importance of grain direction
- make constructed boxes using board and cloth
- demonstrate the importance of accurate measuring.

Materials needed to complete the projects is included in the cost but you might like to bring your own decorative papers and/or cloth to complete the work. Your tutor will be able to advise you on this.
The bindery is fully equipped with all tools and equipment needed for this short course.

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Subjects

  • Construction Training
  • Construction

Course programme

You will be introduced to construction techniques enabling you to make a clam shell box and Japanese box. Through the making of these structures you should be able to leave the course with a good working knowledge of the materials and techniques required to develop your box making skills for future projects.

This course is for beginners and those with some experience. You should be able to follow simple written and verbal instructions to support demonstrations, hand-outs and for health and safety information, and will be invited to take part in group discussion. You should be able to use numbers and be able to do simple measurements and calculations. Please look at the rest of the course outline carefully to decide if you may benefit from support in your English and Maths skills to help you to take part fully in this class.

Additional information

There will be an opportunity to discuss further study with the tutor during the course. Suitable courses following from this include; VD285 Bookbinding: long stitch, Coptic and secret Belgian bindings, VD284 Bookbinding: starter projects and VD262 Bookbinding: 10 Projects for Beginners. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details. General information and advice on courses at City Lit is available from the Student Centre and Library on Monday to Friday from 12:00 – 19:00. See the course guide for term dates and further details

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Bookbinding: introduction to boxmaking

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