Long-stitch notebook in leather cover
Suitable for beginners
Course description
Tutor: Monica Oppen Date: TBA Next course will be in 2025 Time: 9.30am – 4.00pm If you are interested in this course contact us on info@nswbookbinders.org We will put your name of the pre-booking class list and contact you when bookings open. Suitable for beginners DESCRIPTION: The long-stitch binding is a very early stationary binding used in the middle ages. It was still in use up until the end of the 19th century in some areas of Europe. The binding is comparatively simple. It is a stitched, non-adhesive binding meaning no adhesive is used in the binding process. The long-stitch binding has once again become a popular hand-made journal binding style since the interest in the book arts has flourished over the last decade or so. Many long-stitch bindings are very floppy, due to the sections being widely spaced which results in an unsatisfactory book. In this course you will bind the sections of the book onto a suitably stiff card carefully measured so that the binding has an integrity and firmness which gives the book strength and durability. The leather cover will be slipped on so the notebook can be replaced. MATERIALS: All materials are supplied and included in the workshop fee. Bring your usual tools but spare tools are available at the bindery. For this class you can also bring your printed sheets.
Contact Details
To be covered by our insurance policy, please:
-
Remember to sign in when you enter the bindery and sign out when you leave.
-
Always wear closed-in shoes, NO sandals.
-
Only use equipment if you have received instruction from a monitor or teacher.
Also:
-
Hand-eye coordination and dexterity are necessary for this course as sharp knives are used in the cutting of board and paper.
-
You will be shown correct procedure in the use of these tools, but good coordination will assure accurate cutting and prevention of injury.
-
The bindery opens at 9 am.
-
Tea and coffee is supplied and there will be a lunch break of 30 minutes. It is recommended you bring your lunch, as shops and cafes are a distance away.
-
There is a kitchen adjacent to the bindery.
Changing your enrolment:
-
you withdraw from a course less than 72 hours prior to the start, you may have a credit. No refund will be offered.
-
If you withdraw from a course more than 72 hours prior to the start, you may have a credit or choose to receive a full refund
-
If you withdraw after the course begins, you are not entitled to a credit or refund.
-
In cases where you are unable to attend due to illness or injury, you may receive a credit