Coptic Bookbinding Workshop

Bookbinding for beginners workshop



3 hours

Class size 1 to 20 (public classes), 12 to 40
$140


I like big books & I cannot lie! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the ancient craft of bookbinding and focus on the Coptic style. 

Created by the ancient Egyptians, the Coptic style of binding is a timeless way to create a book with a visible spine stitch and a hardback cover. Perfect for visual diaries, photo albums, digital media portfolios, and a host of other applications.

We’ll start with the basics, discussing materials and various tools needed, then jump straight into learning the technique behind the trademark Coptic spine stitch. This style resembles a chain stitch as used in embroidery and creates a book that has each page open perfectly flat. Once we’ve covered the basics, you’ll spend the rest of the session binding and crafting your own bespoke hardcover book to take home. 

No experience is necessary and all materials are provided. 

Come along and have fun creating your very own handmade Coptic spine book to take home. 

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.

What you'll get
  • All materials provided
  • Light snacks and refreshments
  • Class notes to take home

 

What to bring

Just yourself!

Suitable for

This class is perfect for beginners - no prior experience is needed.

This class is great for individuals and couples as well as for a date idea or hens party.

This experience would also be a unique gift for her, gift for mum or gift for couples.

Location

Work-Shop Melbourne - 136A Cromwell St, Collingwood, VIC

This venue is a short walk from Collingwood station (500m).

Coptic Bookbinding Workshop location
Verified reviews

We only show reviews from customers who have paid for and attended this class


ClassBento loader icon
Your teacher

Michelle Lackenby

Michelle Lackenby

4.9 (11)

Michelle (Mitch) Lackenby is qualified and lectures in the areas of Advertising, Graphic Design/Art and Photography and has always been obsessed with pushing the boundaries of art and design within the realm of paper and bookbinding. She has over 20 years industry experience in creative fields which lead to the opening of her own business specialising in artist services, design and workshops. As the creative Director of Paperazzi Design studio, Mitch oversees the branding, photo shoots, art/design direction for the business. Mitch is also the resident Paper Artist for Paperazzi Design Studio where she collaborates with other artists and is currently working on the prototypes for their new product range.




Your host

Work-Shop
Work-Shop

4.9 (4,577)
28k followers

Work-Shop is a creative concept that will broaden your horizons and help you unleash your inner awesome. We provide affordable short courses in life skills and alternative art. We’ve teamed up with Australia’s brightest creative minds to share their knowledge and help teach you a new skill. From 3D printing and stencil art through to music and gardening – life skills and personal development through to cooking doughnuts and mushroom foraging, we offer a broad range of fun and creative short courses to suit our time poor lives. We will inspire you to pick up that pen, paintbrush, hammer or sewing machine and flick the switch that will kickstart a whole new way of life.
Community values lie at the heart of our project. We collaborate with local artists and industry experts to teach classes and utilise local suppliers for any materials needed. We also provide a creative environment for emerging artists to produce and sell work, and meet like minded individuals. Work-Shop will be a space for everyone, with a rotating schedule of art shows, information nights on local issues and a whole range of events and community initiatives.

Gift this artisan class

With our gift card, they can book this class at a time that suits them

They can also choose from our 11,000+ other classes

Gifting options
V48I01Z33L 34c052b7f77f35dccea660a6ce51910d production Melbourne VIC AU melbourne