Printmaking into bookbinding

About this course

Participants explore how image, text and folded form interact within an artists’ book. The course covers three printmaking techniques alongside a range of book structures, with projects developing through composition, sequence, narrative, space and structure. Teaching combines group demonstrations, individual tutorials and discussion, with bookbinding demonstrations adapted to participants’ requirements. Learners are encouraged to develop their own ideas and may use relevant printmaking and book arts literature to inform their work.

What you'll learn

• Select suitable materials and processes for creating book content
• Construct models using different book arts structures
• Apply printmaking and bookbinding techniques
• Use printed and folded forms to investigate narrative and composition
• Relate a book’s structure to its contents

Is this course right for you?

The course is suitable for learners at all levels, including those developing their first projects in this area. Practical experience in design, printmaking or bookbinding is described as advantageous rather than required. Participation includes demonstrations, individual tutorials, group discussion and following written, verbal and health and safety instructions.

• Some practical experience may help learners make the most of the course
• Learners should be comfortable with simple measurements and calculations
• The workshop format includes both group and individual activity

Before you go

• Basic materials are provided.
• Learners are recommended to bring visual source material such as photographs, postcards, sketchbooks or drawings.
• A notebook is useful.
• As a project develops, learners may wish to provide their own bookbinding materials; advice is available on suitable materials.