Book-Binding and Box Making

Book-Binding and Box Making

10 and 11 Sep 2026 | 2-day | Full days

Venue

RWA Drawing School Studio, RWA, BS8 1PX

Price

£160

Date

10 and 11 Sep 2026

Select your tickets:

£160

Tutor - Rachel James

2-day workshop

Thursday 10 and Friday 11 September 2026, 10am - 4pm

During this absorbing and satisfying 2-day workshop, learn three types of sewing techniques in the creation of beautiful A5 sized sketchbooks - stab sewing, section sewing and Japanese Style Binding. Select a colourful Book Cloth, and personalise the cover of your sketchbook with decorative papers to make your choice of Case Binding, Full bound and Quarter bound sketchbooks.

Finally, elevate your design with the addition of inlays and foil blocked text on the cover, if you wish. There will also be an option to learn some basic box-making techniques in the creation of a small drop-over-box that would make an incredibly special portfolio.

No prior experience necessary. All materials provided, although we recommend bringing in your own decorative cover paper.

Please wear clothes suitable for a studio environment and bring a bag or portfolio suitable for taking work home with you at the end of the sessions.

Buying as a gift?

 

When buying a course or workshop you will be automatically emailed a confirmation which you can print off and include in a card for your loved one. Gift vouchers can also be bought if you aren't sure which course they would prefer. Please email us the name and email address of the person attending on drawingschool@rwa.org.uk 


Before booking we ask everyone please read our updated Terms and Conditions. 

Participants must be 18 or over.

If eligible, discounts must be applied when first purchasing your class and cannot be given retrospectively. Please contact us if the discount code is not working.

    If you have a disability, learning difficulty or mental health issue which you feel may affect your participation in your chosen class, please either email drawingschool@rwa.org.uk or call 07745694563, prior to booking, so we are aware of any needs you may have and can make suitable accommodations if required

    Refund/transfer and Cancellation Policy: We are unable to offer full or part cash refunds, but you are eligible for an RWA gift voucher or transfer, minus an admin fee*, provided you notify us more than 14 days before the start of your class with us. If we cancel a course or workshop for any reason, then participants will be offered a different date, course/workshop or RWA gift voucher. 

    *Admin fee for courses £25, Admin fee for workshops £15

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