Bookbinding Workshop: Japanese Stab Bound Books

Date: Saturday 19th August 2023
Time: 10.30am-1.30pm
Place: Hawthorn Room, The Rockfield Centre
Age: 16+
Cost: £25 per person

Booking is essential for this event

Bookbinding workshop

The Rockfield Centre has a fund available to support those who may not otherwise be able to attend our workshops. Please contact arts@therockfieldcentre.org.uk for more information.

In this workshop book designer Beth Lancaster will teach you how to use simple book binding tools to make beautiful Japanese-style stab bound notebooks.

Using a range of papers, threads and decorative techniques, you will create a set of artistic A6 notebooks to take away. They make a wonderful gift for others or perhaps to keep and use yourself!

All materials will be provided.

Beth Lancaster

Beth Lancaster is a book binder based on the outskirts of Lanark. She designs and makes books to sell using many different techniques and papers collected from people and places all around the world. She is a climate conscious person and wherever possible uses unwanted materials in her book binding. This leads to many unusual, beautiful creations all of which are unique.

Beth has worked as a trainer, tutor and workshop facilitator for many years and is happy and comfortable in a variety of settings, meaning that she is able to be flexible with her approach to make the workshop an enjoyable and fun experience for all who attend. As well as bookbinding, Beth is a keen crafter and when not making books, can be found making bobbin lace or crocheting silly hats!