Explore making artists’ books with a focus on stitching and creative binding structures. Learn creative approaches to stitching multi-section softback books, placket books, accordion books and exposed spine books. Develop simple but effective printmaking techniques to create the visual content of artists’ books. Experiment with combining stitched book structures with the visual language of print.
Courses
Artists Books: Stitch
When & Where
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16 January 2025 - 27 March 2025 ( 30 hours, 10 weeks )
- Afternoon, Thursday
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View course timetable
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Waterloo Centre
Quick Facts
- Availability Yes
- Course Code W24PTGB01E
- Suitable For 19 year olds and up are permitted on this course
What you will learn
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Use bookbinding techniques to make a wide range of stitched book forms
- Use printmaking techniques to develop personal visual language and book content.
- Choose the right materials and techniques for your book projects.
- Engage with like-minded peers and creatives to progress in your artistic practice.
- Consider the work of artists and book artists to support and enrich your own art projects.
Cost
Full fee
£170
Concession fee
£128
Class format and activities
There will be demonstration, group discussion, one to one tuition and practical project work. To ensure that you make the best possible progress on your course.
Entry requirements
No previous knowledge of bookbinding or printmaking is required. This class is a great introduction to making books and creative printed book content.
What you need to know before you enrol
Health and Safety information will be given at the start of the course and in subsequent lessons wherever necessary. You will be required to follow good studio etiquette, clean all equipment and help make sure the studio is left tidy at the end of the class.
What you need
Pencil, eraser and notebook for taking notes. Your own sketch books and drawings to work from. We will discuss in the first session if there are any other tools and materials you may want to buy or bring in.
What you can do next
You can progress on to several other bookbinding or printmaking classes. Please discuss your options with your course tutor. Artists Book: Stitch is one of three related courses. The other two are Artists Books: Fold and Artists Books: Story. Together, these three courses provide a rich and detailed introduction to the practice of making artists books.
