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		Workshop Details and Biographies Book Binding Workshops - Laura West Contents: Coptic Binding Multi Section Binding Day Workshops: An Introduction to Book Binding Album Making Portfolio Making Coptic Binding Thursday October 28th – Tuesday November 2nd An intermediate (and die hard beginners) workshop on this popular and striking style of non-adhesive binding dating back almost 2000 years. Make a sketch book, journal or event book that will be the envy of all your friends! We start by folding paper into several sections which will make up the pages of the book. Depending on the character of the book you choose to make, these can be of either good quality hand or machine made paper. separate day is spent in preparing the boards and sections for sewing. Laura's approach to accuracy and proper tool use means that even beginners can achieve an end result to be justifiably proud of. Up to two books, using alternate covering materials can be made by students more comfortable with the binding procedures but everyone will manage to make at least one striking artefact book. Plenty of supporting notes are provided enabling students to expand on their skills and make other similar bindings at home. Residential fee - £395, non residential fee £275 Inclusive of - 5 nights accommodation and all meals, 4 full days of tuition, practice and materials. 3 – 8 participants Top of Page Multi Section Binding September 12th – 18th Do you have a special book project in mind but little or no book-binding experience? We begin the workshop with the basics of paper handling and tool use and move on to the use of adhesives. After making at least one hardcover note book to take with you or use for further note taking here, you will have the choice of making a sketch book, placing hard covers on your favourite paper back book, covering a thesis or making an album for a special event. Phone, email or write in advance to discuss your project so materials can be arranged. Residential fee - £470, non residential fee £340 Inclusive of - 6 nights accommodation and all meals, 5 full days of tuition, practice and reasonable materials. 3 – 8 participants Top of Page Day Workshops An Introduction to Book Binding Saturday May 8th (Another one in the summer, July, date to be arranged) A one day workshop for students new to book binding. No experience is necessary though interested participants can expect to gain genuine skills in book binding. Laura begins by demystifying some basic paper handling and book making rules. Using demonstrations and very comprehensive and clear printed course notes, students make a simple sewn pamphlet binding, a concertina book with decorative covers and a small hardbound book in cloth and paper. £30 inclusive of lunch, tea and coffee, teaching and reasonable materials 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 3 – 8 participants Top of Page Album Making Date to be arranged Tuck away those treasured photos and mementoes within a special album hand made by yourself! No previous bookbinding experience is necessary. Once you've completed the workshop you can go on to make unique albums for friends and relatives. £30 inclusive of lunch, tea and coffee, teaching and reasonable materials 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 3 – 8 participants Portfolio Making Date to be arranged Keep photographs, drawings and artwork safe for years in a hand made portfolio. Why spend hours searching for expensive folders, which are 'Just the Right Size?' Make them yourself - a simple and satisfying project. £30 inclusive of lunch, tea and coffee, teaching and reasonable materials 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 3 – 8 participants Top of Page Laura West Click here for Workshop Details Traditional bookbinder Laura West of The Isle of Skye Bindery moved to Skye in 1998 after achieving a first class honours degree in bookbinding from The Roehampton Institute in London. Specialising in historic book structures, hand-made using traditional tools and materials, Laura has books on permanent exhibit at The British Library as well as exhibiting at libraries, book fairs and art centres in Britain and abroad. With a background also in teaching, Laura is well qualified for the many workshops she conducts for schools and universities throughout Britain, and also locally here on Skye. As well as making limited edition stationery bindings, Laura also undertakes archival and restoration work on books for public and private clients. Commissions are also taken for one-off handbound albums, journals, account books, visitors books and archival book boxes. Laura’s infectious enthusiasm for the fine handmade book, and her care and attention to detail of every aspect of the process will ensure a successful and enjoyable time for all participants. Please visit Laura’s website for more information at: www.laura-west.co.uk Top of Page