Event details
Saturday 1 to Sunday 2 March 2025 | 10am to 4pm
£185 per person
This weekend course is aimed at people who have little to no experience of bookbinding that would love to learn a new skill experimenting with different book structures.
Course structure
Day 1: Folded structures - Concertina fold, falling concertina, maze books
You will become familiar with a range of different book structures made by different artists and designers, then you will be taught how to make a number of different folded book structures.
Day 2: Sewn structures - Pamphlet stitch, pamphlet with concertina, Japanese side stitch
You will be shown how to make a simple pamphlet stitch notebook, and how to use this to make a combined structure while being taken step by step through a Japanese side stitch book.
This course will be taught with one to one support from the book artist and tutor, Kim Bevan.
About the Artist
This workshop is run by Paperbased, led by experienced paper artist Kim Bevan.
Kim provides workshops for all ages here at Chatsworth and in her own studio. In her own practice she makes artist books which explore 3D sculptural folding techniques, and she creates unique artwork using paper cutting and printmaking.
Accessibility
The Old Potting Shed is a step free, accessible venue but please contact [email protected] if you have any questions about your specific needs or require a carer ticket.
Sometimes the session may be spent taking inspiration from the garden, walking in all weather. Please wear suitable footwear and clothing.
Meeting point and refreshments
Please meet at the top garden gates (near the Stables) at 9.50am before each session.
The course includes tea, coffee and a locally sourced graze box lunch each day, provided by the Chatsworth Farm Shop.
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