Slipcases

(aka: book box / protective cover)

Bring along a book to make a custom slipcase to fit

Date / time:

Saturday 28th September / 10am to 3:30pm

If this day and time does not suit- get in touch to discuss other options

Skill Level: intermediate & upward

Workshop Length: 5.5 hours (Includes 30 min Break)

Number of Participants: 3x

(please note workshop will only go ahead with 2 or more participants)

Make to take home:

• A slipcase to house a book from your own collection

• Covered in book cloth from TBS’s stock available

Bring with you:

• A soft or hard cover book

• Entire depth (thickness) of book, including the cover, must be 20mm minimum

• Up to A4 ish in size

If unsure, please email Lou with an image of the book you would like to make a slipcase for

Learn :

• How to do measurements and cut materials

• How to use adhesives

• How to use bookbinding tools and materials

• How to adapt these techniques to make a slipcase at home

Skill Level: intermediate & upward

In this workshop you learn will learn how to make an entire slipcase.

Having done some bookbinding or box making is necessary, as it requires skill with measurements, cutting and adhesives.

This workshop is ideal if you have done a hard cover workshop previously.

Additional Notes:

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 +64 9 963 7721 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.

If you would like to pay via bank transfer e-mail thebindingstudio@gmail.com with the workshop / date / time you would like to attend. Lou will e-mail you an invoice.

This workshop will only go ahead with 2 or more 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.