Printmaking & Bookbinding Workshop

£90.00
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Come and join us for a magical one-day printmaking and bookbinding course!

  • Sunday 11 May, 10am - 4pm

  • Sunday 18 May, 10am - 4pm

As we approach the lighter days of the year, we’ll take inspiration in this workshop from the ancient Gaelic sun festival of Beltane. Beltane was traditionally celebrated on the first of May. This festival marked the beginning of summer, and welcomed warmth back into the world.

Working alongside Abbie Lois learn how to carve intricate Lino blocks with traditional tools and print beautiful repeated patterns. Participants will use the block printed papers to make covers for an A6 Coptic Bound book with Kerry Douglas who will teach you how to hand sew and bind a wonderful lay-flat notebook/sketchbook.

Inspiration material for the class will be provided, along with some lore about this festival for you to listen to! Although the day will be inspired by this Gaelic festival, you are of course welcome to be inspired by whatever you’d like for your book, and we encourage you to bring your own reference material for inspiration if you wish.

All tools and materials are provided however participants are welcome to bring along A5 prints or found papers to include within their bindings. Please cut these to size before arriving.

Date:

Come and join us for a magical one-day printmaking and bookbinding course!

  • Sunday 11 May, 10am - 4pm

  • Sunday 18 May, 10am - 4pm

As we approach the lighter days of the year, we’ll take inspiration in this workshop from the ancient Gaelic sun festival of Beltane. Beltane was traditionally celebrated on the first of May. This festival marked the beginning of summer, and welcomed warmth back into the world.

Working alongside Abbie Lois learn how to carve intricate Lino blocks with traditional tools and print beautiful repeated patterns. Participants will use the block printed papers to make covers for an A6 Coptic Bound book with Kerry Douglas who will teach you how to hand sew and bind a wonderful lay-flat notebook/sketchbook.

Inspiration material for the class will be provided, along with some lore about this festival for you to listen to! Although the day will be inspired by this Gaelic festival, you are of course welcome to be inspired by whatever you’d like for your book, and we encourage you to bring your own reference material for inspiration if you wish.

All tools and materials are provided however participants are welcome to bring along A5 prints or found papers to include within their bindings. Please cut these to size before arriving.

Extra Information

  • This is a one day workshop with two available dates to choose from.

  • Suitable for beginners and those wishing to enhance their skills.

  • Participants must be 18+.

  • The workshop is scheduled to run from 10am to 4pm, but please allow an additional 30 minutes to 1 hour if needed. While we aim to finish on time, we want to ensure all participants, regardless of pace, have the opportunity to complete their books.

  • Tea, coffee and tasty treats will be provided.

  • We will stop for a 30-45min lunch break, please see details below of local amenities below.

  • A week before the workshop we will email everyone with more information.

Access

  • 3rd/top floor studio accessible via stairs.

  • There is a lift but unfortunately we cannot guarantee it will be operating during the weekend.

  • Sink, kettle, small fridge and microwave.

Nearby

  • Garlic & Thyme Cafe next door in Rogart St Campus

  • Greggs on London Rd alongside a variety of cafes, newsagents and local fresh market.

Refunds

Please see our refund policy here.

Contact us with any questions

Location

East End Press, 60 Brook Street, Glasgow G40 2AB

Entrance to the studio via the car park on Rogart St.

How to get here