Explore making artists’ books with a focus on how illustrative ideas develop through book projects. Use linocut and mono-printing techniques to create visual journeys through books and experiment with book structure, visual narrative and the visual language of print. Develop creative approaches to accordion books and single section pamphlets, including skills in stitching, hard covers, windows and using both sides of each book page.
Courses
Artists Books: Story
When & Where
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24 April 2025 - 3 July 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 W24PTGB01H
- 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 book forms
- Use printmaking techniques to develop personal visual language, narrative and illustrations.
- 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 illustrators 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
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 need
Pencil, eraser, 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: Story is one of three related courses. The other two are Artists Books: Stitch and Artists Books: Fold. Together, these three courses provide a rich and detailed introduction to the practice of making artists books.
