Calling all bibliophiles! Are your beloved books crumbling? It’s time to restore your precious pals to their former glory. A dying craft, book restoration involves restoring and repairing all elements of the book, from sewing spines to patching paper.
In this Melbourne workshop, you’ll get the low down on repairing and restoring your favourite reads. We’ll cover how to properly assess the damage, how to tone paper to match the original, various methods for repairing broken/crumbling spines as well as paper repair.
This workshop is for absolute beginners and includes all materials, notes, and direct access to Mitch’s mind for seasoned papery guidance. Start the next chapter in your literary adventure and get some shelf-awareness: it’s bound to happen.
Please note: This class requires at least five students to run. In the unlikely event that we don't get this number of students, we'll cancel the class and fully refund you and inform you via email, so please watch your email a few days prior to the class.
Please note: This venue is located on the first floor via a flight of stairs and does not have wheelchair accessibility.
- All book repair materials providedÂ
Expert guidance from one of Melbourne’s leading experts
- Please bring 3 books that require some TLC. We suggest bringing one or two practice books to learn on and leave any sentimental books till the end once you've mastered the techniques.
This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.
This class is great for
individuals
and couples
as well as for
a birthday or hens party.
This would also be a
lovely
gift for her,
gift for mum,
anniversary gift or
birthday gift.