Conservation workshop: simple repairs to paper and books

Course

In London

£ 39 VAT inc.

Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The course aims to give aspiring book repairers a taste of basic paper conservation techniques. It will provide
students with a practical presentation of, and a chance to trial, some simple procedures they can use on their own
books or develop in one of the Book Conservation courses offered by City Lit.

Facilities

Location

Start date

London
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Keeley Street, Covent Garden, WC2B 4BA

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

- Describe types of damage to paper leaves and approaches to repair.
- Identify and use basic repair tools and materials.
- Identify and carry out at least two methods of repairing paper in books.
- Ascertain appropriate level Bookbinding courses at City Lit for further study.

All materials will be provided, including books to practise on although you may wish to bring your own, non-
valuable, book (such as an old paperback) on which to practise the techniques shown .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. Visit the Charing Cross shop at 13 Charing Cross

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Subjects

  • Conservation

Course programme

- Damage and Condition Assessment
- Repair Tools
- Repair materials
- Tear repair techniques
- In-filling losses
- Re-attaching loose folios
- Cover corner repairs.

Tuition will be both by watching demonstrations along with simple explanations and instructions and practical tasks. You will be encouraged to try your skills and aptitude for what you have learnt by repeating the techniques demonstrated. Basic notes will be provided as hand-outs.

Additional information

There is a range of conservation classes in bookbinding at City Lit. You may like to try VD234, VD202, VD203 or VD271, which are all suitable for beginners or those with some experience of book conservation. Your tutor on this course will be happy to advise you. 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

Conservation workshop: simple repairs to paper and books

£ 39 VAT inc.