Making bookcloth
Suitable for all levels.
Course description
TUTOR: Petra Weber DATE: 17th August 2025 TIME: 10.00am – 4.00pm Suitable for all levels Class size limited to 6 students only. This will allow ample working space for each student. Book early to avoid disappointment! If you are interested please contact us and your name will be placed on the waitlist. It’s rewarding making your own books but even more exciting if you can cover them with your own bookcloth. The possibilities of colours, designs and textiles are amazing taking you way beyond the limits of commercially available bookcloth. Almost any cloth can be transformed into bookcloth. In this class you will be taken through the process of backing cloth with rice paper making it useable for binding. You will spend the day making bookcloth which you will be able to later use to cover your books. You will be making backed cloth up to A3 size. The bindery will supply all materials but you are welcome to bring your own cloth samples.
Course details
Contact Details
info@nswbookbinders.org
To be covered by our insurance policy, please:
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Remember to sign in when you enter the bindery and sign out when you leave.
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Always wear closed-in shoes, NO sandals.
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Only use equipment if you have received instruction from a monitor or teacher.
Also:
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Hand-eye coordination and dexterity are necessary for this course as sharp knives are used in the cutting of board and paper.
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You will be shown correct procedure in the use of these tools, but good coordination will assure accurate cutting and prevention of injury.
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The bindery opens at 9 am.
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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.
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There is a kitchen adjacent to the bindery.
Changing your enrolment:
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you withdraw from a course less than 72 hours prior to the start, you may have a credit. No refund will be offered.
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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
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If you withdraw after the course begins, you are not entitled to a credit or refund.
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In cases where you are unable to attend due to illness or injury, you may receive a credit