City Lit bookbinding course

- Use a variety of sewing techniques to sew single and multi-section text blocks, and single sheets
- Make a variety of different styles of book covers
- Round and back a text-block
- Make a variety of endpapers, and a hand-sewn headband
- Recognise contemporary and historical styles and makers
- Select and use design methods and elements in your bookbinding
- Move on to further study in conservation, fine binding or artist’s books.

Some basic materials are included in the cost of the course. Other materials such as board and paper can be purchased from the classroom and students will be expected to provide for their own, more specific requirements.
You will need to provide your own basic small tools set once the course commences and you should allow at least £30 for this. You will be advised on this during the first weeks and nothing needs to be purchased before the class starts. Please bring a sharp pencil, notebook and biro to each class. You will be expected to make your own notes to supplement the course handouts.

You will be taught by demonstration, individual and group tuition. We will use the internet to research work relevant
to the course. You will be asked to take part in a small group and pair work within the course. You mayoccasionally find it helpful to be able to complete or revise work at home during the course.