Event Details
Friday 23 May | 10am to 3.30pm
£100 per person
About the workshop
In this one-day bookbinding workshop, you will have the opportunity to create and bind your own hardback notebook. This workshop is specifically designed for people with little experience in bookbinding, as you will receive guidance through each stage of the binding and covering process.
Under the instruction of an experienced tutor and book artist, you will learn the techniques involved in creating a hardback notebook. All materials will be provided, and you will be taught how to construct an A5 hardback notebook using the French sewn technique.
No previous experience is required, as you will receive comprehensive guidance throughout the process.
Important information
This session includes tea, coffee, and a delicious locally sourced lunch from the farm shop, along with complimentary tickets for the Chatsworth Garden.
Accessibility
The workshop will be held at our garden learning centre, the Old Potting Shed. The Old Potting Shed is a step free, accessible venue.
Meeting point
Please meet at the top garden gates at 9.50am
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.
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With miles of walks on the estate and in the national park, as well as centuries of heritage, art and design to explore, Chatsworth and the Peak District are a dream destination for an unforgettable escape. Find a stay with us in a hotel, inn, cottage, or shepherd’s hut here.
