BOOKBINDING: Screw Post Album Workshop

SATURDAY 16th OCTOBER 10am to 4.30pm A screw post album is an expandable book of single sheets held together by metal Chicago screws. This construction allows you to easily add, remove, or reorder pages. It is ideal for single sheets and mounted photos and has the capacity to expand with additions to its pages. You will learn about bookbinding techniques and tools. We will look the importance of paper grain and how to hinge and score your pages. You’ll cover your books with book cloth and decorative paper using basic tools. In the workshop you will learn about: The selection of materials Paper grain Sewing techniques Cover preparation Some common bookbinding tools and how to use them safely What to bring: All materials, including paper, board, papers, bookcloth, linen thread and adhesive to make your own uniquely designed books are included. Tools are provided for use on the day. Tea, coffee and biscuits or cake will be provided. You may like to bring a packed lunch What you'll take away: You’ll take away your unique handbound book, new skills, and the satisfaction and well-being of a day spent creatively. Creative Courses is a multi-use creative space. Tea and coffee, quality teaching, and materials are provided… you just turn up and enjoy your day. There is plenty of parking and the venue is 15 minutes walk from Faversham train station. The Creative Courses workshop is on the first floor of Unit 1C. There is no lift.