WOrkshops

Learn how to make books by hand, using traditional & contemporary techniques & tools. Learn tips for binding at home, skills to utilise The Binding Studio’s open bindery sessions & take home a beautiful, handmade book.

There is a range of workshops on offer, for a variety of skill levels. You will be taught by Louise James- an artisan in her field who has been bookbinding in commercial & teaching capacities for 20+ years.

The bindery is nestled in the Waitakere Ranges, West Auckland. In warmer months the doors are open to let the sounds of native birds accompany your workshop. During winter, the studio fireplace will keep you warm & cosy while you create.

Choose from:

Bookbinding Workshops - learn from Lou, with others; a set binding style & take home your own beautiful handmade book. Use the shop workshops button to browse upcoming workshops.

If you can’t find what you are after or the days and times don’t suit- please get in touch. You could consider 1:1 tuition or a private group booking.

Lou’s set workshops run from late Feb to Oct. Sign up below to get email notification when they’re released in Jan.

Remaining Workshop for 2024:

Guest Workshop- Repairing cloth bound books with David Ashman
Friday 6th & Saturday 7th December / 10am to 4pm

One on One Tuition / Group Workshops - create your own project / specific binding with sole access to the bindery & individual guidance from Lou. Enquire via contact page.

Open Bindery Sessions - for bookbinders without access to equipment, wanting to create projects & work along side like minded people. Use the shop workshops button to organise a session.

Guest Workshops- Would you like to teach a binding or paper related workshop? Contact Lou to discuss running a small and intimate workshop at The Binding Studio.

Workshops

WOrkshops

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