Textile Scrapbooks

About this course

Participants construct a handmade album combining cloth and paper pages, with a spaced spine, stitched decorative covers and tied tape or other fastenings. The format allows each person to adapt the album to their own work or purpose, such as storing textile samples and ideas. Group and individual demonstrations introduce the basic processes, while tutor and artist-made examples show possible variations. Discussion and shared ideas form part of the workshop, with technical notes provided for repeating the processes at home.

What you'll learn

• Construct an album combining pages of different sizes and material qualities
• Bind pages into a spaced spine
• Stitch decorative covers securely into the book
• Attach tie tapes or other optional fastenings

Is this course right for you?

The course is open to learners at all levels. It is structured as a practical workshop, combining group and individual demonstrations with discussion, idea-sharing and occasional help between participants. Each learner’s project can be adapted to their own purpose.

• Suitable for learners working on an individually tailored project
• Includes both shared demonstrations and individual guidance
• Mobility support may be relevant because the studio is on the second floor, with partial access via a stair lift

Before you go

• Bring a small selection of plain or textured cloth and decorative paper for the covers.
• Basic calico, cotton, good linen cloth and cartridge paper are available in the department.
• The studio is on the second floor of the Nancy Seear Building. Partial disabled access is available via a stair lift; learners with mobility support needs are advised to contact ALS or Art and Design Admin before enrolling.