Concertina Binding (1/2 Day)
Concertina Binding (1/2 Day)
Concertina Binding
(aka: accordion binding)
Pages folded to resemble an accordion and bound into a cover.
Dates / times:
Friday 4th April / 11am to 2:30pm
If these days and times do not suit- get in touch to discuss other options.
Skill Level: beginners & upward
Workshop Length: 3.5 hours
Number of Participants: 4x
(please note workshop will only go ahead with 3 or more participants)
“Everything was timed just right- heaps of information & practical making. A great length of time to do it, enough to then go away & put into practice. Nicely timed break for refreshments too!”
Make to take home:
2x A5 Concertina Books
Various samples and practice pieces
(all high quality, professional materials are provided)
Learn :
About paper grain and weight
How to fold paper
various methods for creating a concertina structure
How to trim pages
How to use bookbinding tools and materials
How to make hard covers
How to adapt these techniques to bind at home
Skill Level: beginners & upward
In this workshop you learn how to construct 2 books, with different page and cover structures.
A great starting place to learn a simple binding technique, with an emphasis on using adhesive and working with bookbinding materials.
It’s a stepping stone to binding at home and feeling confident in any of the other workshop options.
Unsure if this workshop is a fit for you? Call Lou for a conversation about your learning needs.
Additional Notes:
If you wish to pay via bank transfer, or by instalments, e-mail thebindingstudio@gmail.com with the workshop & date you would like to attend. Lou will e-mail you an invoice / payment plan.
Workshops over 3 hours will have a 15min break. Full day & 2 day workshops include (additionally) a 30min lunch break. Tea & coffee are provided.
The Binding Studio is at 731 Scenic Dr, Henderson Valley, Auckland 0612. There is off street and on street parking available.
Please note there are no public buses to this area. The closest public transport is to Swanson Train Station. An Uber from the train station is approx $20.
Disabled access is limited- please call to discuss your needs.
Please call prior to booking if you have further questions. You will receive an e-mail with additional info about your workshop once payment has been received.
This workshop will only go ahead with a min number of participants (or at TBS’s discretion.) You will be refunded in full if numbers are not reached.
72 hours notice is required for cancellations (you will be refunded your payment minus transaction charges.)
Cancellations under 72 hours will result in a 50% refund only.
