Open Spine Binding Workshop and Made by Hand Cardiff 2017

Bookbinding workshop 18th October

Open Spine Binding uses the sewing usually hidden inside the spine to create decoration

This one day workshop will take you through all  the processes to create your own book. Coloured tapes are inserted into the hard covers of your book and hold the pages in place with decorative stitching. You will have a choice of handprinted papers to cover your book and matching coloured papers to create an individual pattern. The inside pages of your book will be acid free 140gsm cartridge suitable for sketching, writing or light watercolour/ pen and wash.  Finished size will be A5 15 x 21cm, portrait format. Questions? email me  This course will take place at 18th October at The Ceridwen Centre, Drefach Felindre  More information and how to book can be found here http://www.makeitinwales.co.uk/course-details/bookbinding-carole-king/ There are just a couple of spaces left on my short workshop making mini books that fit inside a tiny box. Sunday afternoon 1.30-3.30pm. Book now to reserve your workshop at this fun event https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/date/369630

Made by Hand 2015, Cardiff

I will be at Made by Hand in October in just over 5 weeks time.

You will find me and my books at stand number 112, just next door to 'Square Pegs' friend and partner in general mischief, Yvette Brown with all her little feathered friends; she will be at stand no 113

Why not put this date in your diary now.

Avoid queues at the door by buying your advance tickets through the website.

Made by Hand 2012

This weeks exciting news (and a bit daunting too) was that I have got a stand at this years 'Made by Hand' in Newport ..........oh and another 139 makers will be there too. So put the dates in your diary now for a really good day out.