Bookbinding: Japanese books and boxes
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In London
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George Washington University
Course OnlinePrice on request -
The Cass Short Courses
Short course London / Classroom-based£ 250 -
University of the Arts London (UAL)
Course London / Classroom-based£ 498 -
DCA Home Learning
Course Distance Learning£ 429 VAT exempt -
SMART Majority
Course Online£ 249 + VAT -
Oxford Learning College
GCSE Online£ 267 -
DCA Home Learning
Course Distance Learning£ 429 VAT exempt
Description
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Course
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Location
London
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Start date
Different dates available
Japanese binding is visually interesting and versatile. It is particularly useful for binding single sheets as the book is constructed using a stab stitch, where the cover and pages are pierced through from front to back and all sewn at the same time. Traditionally the bindings are based on four basic sewing patterns but there are many examples of contemporary stab stitch books which experiment with these patterns to create a wealth of exciting new designs. The traditional Japanese folding box (Chitsu) is an elegant and adaptable structure used to house the books which is constructed from board and paper or cloth and finished with toggles.
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About this course
- Sew multiple books in a variety of sewing styles
- Experiment with sewing patterns using samplers
- Construct and cover a four-sided folding case
- Use basic hand tools safely.
All materials are included in the cost of the course and tools are provided. Please bring a sharp pencil, notebook and pen to each class as you might wish to make your own notes to supplement the course handouts. If you would like to buy art materials for your personal use outside of the course, City Lit students receive 10% discount off everything* from Cass Art, the UK's leading art supplies retailer. Your tutor will advise you on what you should buy..
You will need to show your enrolment receipt in-store to receive your discount
You will be taught by demonstration, individual and group tuition. The course is structured to manage the work within the class but preparation or practice work may be carried out during the evening between classes if desired.
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Subjects
- Sewing
Course programme
We will learn how to fold paper, make paper strings to form the inner binding, make tissue and fabric corners and sew four traditional patterns. We will make a series of samplers experimenting with non-traditional patterns and then create books where you can design your own sewing style. Finally we will create a shiho chitsu, four-sided folding case to keep all your bindings in. During class we will explore some of the history of Japanese binding and discuss some of the traditional tools and materials used.
Additional information
Bookbinding: Japanese books and boxes
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George Washington University
Course OnlinePrice on request -
The Cass Short Courses
Short course London / Classroom-based£ 250 -
University of the Arts London (UAL)
Course London / Classroom-based£ 498 -
DCA Home Learning
Course Distance Learning£ 429 VAT exempt -
SMART Majority
Course Online£ 249 + VAT -
Oxford Learning College
GCSE Online£ 267 -
DCA Home Learning
Course Distance Learning£ 429 VAT exempt