Hardcover Books with Leather Spine Workshop

Learn to make a leather book


Isabelle McGowan
Isabelle McGowan
4.9 (50)
1k followers

4 hours Class size 1 to 10 guests

  $300 (Afterpay available)

Sydney
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Craft
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Textiles
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Leather Work Gifts
This advanced workshop focuses on leather paring techniques for spines and corners, providing essential leather-working skills while reinforcing key case-binding techniques. You’ll work with a new stitch design, practice sewing sections onto tapes, create endpapers, and apply marbled covers; all while refining your craftsmanship.
For those taking a refresher class, you can choose to make a half, quarter or full leather binding.
What You’ll Learn
  • Sewing Sections: Stitch sections onto tapes to construct a strong book block.
  • Rounding the Spine: Shape and strengthen your book block for a professional finish.
  • Leather Paring: Learn to pare leather for quarter-bound bookbinding.
  • Raised Bands: Add elegance with raised bands (for advanced participants).
  • Blind Tooling: Master the intricate art of "running up a spine" (for advanced participants).
Important Information
  • Your first session in this workshop is an introduction to working with leather, proficiency will require ongoing practice and additional sessions.
  • This is a highly technical workshop that requires prior case-binding experience. Ideally, participants will have attended at least one of our case-binding classes.
  • Participants must be comfortable following verbal and visual instructions.
  • All materials and tools are provided
  • Refreshments: tea, coffee, and biscuits.
Please read our Terms and Conditions before booking. Refunds are not available for changes of mind.
Written and delivered by Isabelle McGowan, © 2007 Isabelle McGowan. All rights reserved.



Location

Owl and LIon Bindery - 193/392 Jones Street, Ultimo NSW

Central station and walk or take lightrail to 'Exhibition Centre. On-street paid parking available

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Isabelle McGowan
Isabelle McGowan

Florence-trained Bookbinder now based in Sydney with over 10 years teaching experience

4.9 (50)
1k followers

The Owl & Lion Bindery in Ultimo, Sydney, led by Isabelle with 15 years of teaching experience, offers diverse courses and workshops in bookbinding and related arts. Our goal is to provide an immersive journey through the bookbinding process, catering to beginners and advanced students alike.
Structured to accommodate varying skill levels, our courses ensure each participant crafts beautifully finished volumes. We're committed to nurturing individuals' bookbinding aspirations, whether pursued as a hobby or profession, making this timeless tradition accessible to all.
Classes are available both online and in-bindery, meticulously tailored to suit different learning styles and schedules. Whether you're looking to refine your crafting skills or embark on a creative journey, the Owl & Lion Bindery has the perfect offering for you.
Additionally, Isabelle offers teaching services worldwide, ensuring accessibility for enthusiasts everywhere. Reach out to us, to explore your bookbinding journey further.
We are located at:
Shop 193
392 Jones Street
Ultimo, Sydney
2007

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