Bookbinding Workshops

Learn bookbinding in a friendly informal group environment

One and two-day bookbinding workshops are held regularly in Hull as well as group workshops around the country for the Society of Bookbinders and other organisations.
Please see below for further details and dates of forthcoming bookbinding workshops. You can also contact Glenn to be added to the e-mailing list to be amongst the first to learn of new workshops as they are organised.
Workshops in Hull are usually held at the Hull ScrapStore, which is just off Hessle Road in west Hull and is very easily accessible via the M62 motorway from the west. Not only does this venue offer a great workshop space, but it also has a fabulous shop selling all sorts of craft supplies including many items at ridiculously low prices and constantly changing stock! Bookings for workshops are accepted on a strict first-come, first-served basis on payment of a non-refundable deposit.

Monday 18th & Tuesday 19th November 2024

Creating a Bespoke Clam-Shell Box

Hull Scrapstore, 10:00 to 4:30 approx each day
Price : £125 including materials

This two day workshop is ideal for beginners or those with some experience of bookbinding. There is a requirement to have precision and dexterity when measuring and cutting using a craft knife as your box will be made to perfectly fit your book!
This style of clam-shell box, perhaps more formally known as a drop-back box, is an important element of most bookbinders work. It is intended to fully protect the book but is also a decorative item in its own right. The box will be lined with felt and, time permitting, we will create a decorative leather panel for the front cover.
Participants will need to attend both days to complete the project so please ensure you are available for both the Monday and Tuesday before booking.
Sorry, all the places on this workshop have now been filled.
( I know – it sold out in just under 5 hours! )
Please let me know if you would like to be added to a waiting list in the event of a cancellation.

More workshops for dates in February – July 2025 will be added soon.

Please email glenn@signaturebindings.co.uk to be added to the mailing list so you will amongst the first to hear about them as soon as booking is available.