BOOKBINDING FOR BEGINNERS

Ralph Lewis Bindery, Writing NSW, Rozelle

2-3 MAY 2026
23-24 MAY 2026
4-5 JULY 2026
26-27 SEPTEMBER 2026
31 October/1 November 2026
28-29 November 2026

This is the official introductory course of the NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders. It is held at the Guild’s professionally equipped Ralph Lewis Bindery in Garry Owen House, Writing NSW, Callan Park, Rozelle.

In this course you will learn key bookbinding terminology and the core skills of accurate measuring and cutting, paper handling, folding, glueing and stitching. You will be introduced to specialist tools as well as simpler homemade devices. You just need bring your creativity, curiosity and passion.

Please note, for this workshop students require good hand-eye co-ordination, fine motor skills and the capability and confidence to use sharp knives for cutting. Basic numeracy is required to facilitate accurate measurements and calculations. You should be able to follow verbal instructions and understand health and safety information.

Bookings are available through Sydney Community College.

I also teach several other classes at the NSW Guild, including: Box making; Coptic binding; Sketchbook; and Level 2: Flat back case binding. More information can be found here.