One-Day Workshop

Japanese Book and Chitsu Case

Tuesday 11th March 2025

Hull Scrapstore 10:00am – 4:30pm

£70 per person including materials

This one-day workshop is suitable for the beginner to bookbinding as well as those with some experience.
All materials and tools will be provided
This is another opportunity to attend one of my most popular workshops . In this one-day workshop we shall be creating a traditional style Japanese stab-bound pocket book and a wrap around chitsu case with bone clasp closures. The book shall have paper wrapped flexible boards and the case will be covered with a suitable fabric, lined to make it suitable for bookbinding.
There are a maximum of ten places available so booking is essential. A non-refundable deposit of £30 is required when booking (PayPal link below), the rest (£40) being payable on the day by cash or cheque (sorry, cards are not accepted). Direct bank transfer may alternatively be used by prior agreement.
All the materials and tools required will be provided, as will tea/coffee and biscuits. You will need to bring your own lunch, though there are shops a short walk away. For this workshop it may be useful if you could bring along an apron and/or old towel as we will be using PVA glue in the construction of this book and case. 
Directions: 
Hull ScrapStore is just off Hessle Road, not far from Asda. The address is Dairycoates Avenue, Hull HU3 5DB. If approaching from Hull/the East, head along Hessle Road from under the flyover near Smith and Nephew, turning right after half a mile or so at the traffic lights into St Georges Road, just before you reach Asda. After about 300m turn left, just after the zebra crossing, into Woodcock Street. 
OR
If driving from the west, take the A63 exit at St Andrews Quay turning left onto the Ring Road. Then, at the second subsequent roundabout, take the second exit and then right onto Hessle Road (Asda will be on your right). After about 200m turn left at the traffic lights into St Georges Road and after a further 300m turn left, just after the zebra crossing, into Woodcock Street. ScrapStore is in the old school building on the left hand side with the main entrance round the corner on Dairycoates Avenue.
Free parking is available on the road or in the car park at the rear of the building at the owners risk.