Isabelle McGowan

Florence-trained Bookbinder now based in Sydney with over 10 years teaching experience

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CLASSES

Beginners Bookbinding (Sydney, NSW)

With Isabelle McGowan

Sat 16 May, 9:30am

St Peters

1 to 16

$260

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Traditional Paper Marbling Class (Sydney, NSW)

With Isabelle McGowan

9 Apr, 30 Apr

St Peters

1 to 4

$290

Mononoke Bookbinding Workshop (Sydney, NSW)

With Isabelle McGowan

Wed 13 May, 10:30am

St Peters

1 to 8

$150

Brücke - Print, Bind & Go (Sydney, NSW)

With Isabelle McGowan

Wed 20 May, 10:30am

St Peters

1 to 8

$200

Marmorizzata Paper Marbling Class: Marble and Bind (Sydney, NSW)

With Isabelle McGowan

Wed 22 Apr, 10:30am

St Peters

1 to 8

$200

Orion - Concertina Carousel Book (Sydney, NSW)

With Isabelle McGowan

Wed 3 Jun, 10:30am

St Peters

1 to 8

$150

Make a Sketch Book (Sydney, NSW)

With Isabelle McGowan

Wed 29 Apr, 10:30am

St Peters

1 to 8

$150

PROFILE

Isabelle offers the largest programme of bookbinding classes for all levels in Sydney. There are workshops covering every stage from beginner to those needing more expertise.

Her specialty is in Traditional Fine Binding, however, with her Arts degree she has a great interest in Artists Books and how that can be utilised as part of your visual language.

Isabelle completed her Fine Arts Degree (Drawing and Painting, Printmaking) at the Edinburgh College of Art, in Scotland. She went on to train as a Bookbinder in Florence, Italy. Isabelle taught the largest programme of bookbinding classes through her bindery the Owl and Lion, situated in Old Town Edinburgh, Scotland. She also travels to teach all over the UK and Europe.

Isabelle relocated to Sydney in 2017. The Owl & Lion is a fully equip, professional Bindery at:
Suite 6.05, 75 Mary Street, St Peters.

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Tegan Webb

Beginners Bookbinding

Amazing two day course! Very fast paced and comprehensive, with not group and individual instruction. Awesome new studio location. Isabelle really knows her stuff! Highly recommend.

Isabelle McGowan's classes

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