Japanese Bookbinding Workshop: Soft and Hardcover

Melbourne

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Craft

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Paper Craft and Ink

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Book Binding

Japanese Bookbinding Workshop: Soft and Hardcover

Learn the skills to create your own DIY books

Kelly Gilcrest

Guild Of Objects

5.0 (16)

34k followers

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2.5 hours

1 to 12 (public classes), 8 to 10 (private) (private classes)

$139 (or 4 payments of $35 via- Afterpay)

What you'll do

Are you looking for a fun and creative hands-on activity to help you unwind after a long day at work? Why not try out Guild of Objects' bookbinding course in Melbourne and learn this fascinating Japanese craft!

In this workshop, you will be guided through the step by step process of creating your own bindings by expert craftswoman Kelly Gilchrist. You’ll learn the basics of both softcover and hardcover Japanese stitch binding techniques and create your own books to take home.

The workshop begins by creating the hardcovers which will be covered in bookbinders buckram. Once these are completed, you will be able to prepare your pages and stitch your soft cover binding before completing your hardcover book - both created using a simple Noble Binding (Koki Toji).

You'll finish up with two books bound by you ready to take home and put to use! If you're looking for fun things to do in Melbourne this weekend this workshop is a great way to get in touch with your creative side.

Please note:
Guild of Objects reserves the right to cancel any scheduled workshop. The reasons this may occur are (a) if a workshop does not reach the minimum number of students or (b) an Artist or Workshop Facilitator falls ill. In the unfortunate circumstance of a workshop being cancelled, students will be notified at least two days before the commencement of the workshop and a credit note will be issued to be used at a later date. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer refunds if the class is cancelled.

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Knowledge required

This class is beginner-friendly, great for anyone looking for a crafty activity to do this weekend!

What you'll get

Expert guidance and tips from an experienced teacher.
All materials are provided.
The books you've bound yourself!

What to bring

Just bring yourself and your enthusiasm.

Suitable for

This class is a great indoor activity idea for individuals and couples as well as for a birthday, hens party, team building activity, bucks party or Christmas party.

This would also be a nice gift for her, gift for mum, anniversary gift or Xmas gift.

Kelly Gilcrest (your teacher) has had both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, and adheres to COVID-19 government guidelines. They won't run this class if they've had flu symptoms in the last 14 days.

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Location

Guild of Objects, 67-73 Hardware Ln, Melbourne VIC

Your teacher

Kelly Gilcrest

My story begins with two hands and a dream. A dream to spark creativity through making sustainable hand-made stationery. With this dream in mind, I built (by hand) Seventh and Two, a designer stationery boutique.

While studying Graphic Design, I took an (intense and extensive) interest in bookbinding and have never looked back, still learning and discovering I aim to fill the world with hand-made stationery by creating beautifully balanced pieces which form the base of Seventh and Two. Passionate about design, stationery and the little things in life, I understand that paper has the ability to engage the senses.

My new love has been to teach others this incredible craft. If you have been wondering how to bind your pieces of art together, or your portfolio this workshop is a great chance to learn and discover a couple of techniques while enjoying a creative break!

Your host

Guild Of Objects

5.0 (16)

34k followers

The Guild of Objects is a Guild for all makers, artists and creatives; whether you are an everyday creative, an experienced creative, an “I need a career shift” creative, someone pursuing their creative journey as a side hustle, or wanting to explore your innate creativity for the first time.

Our mission is to connect you; the creative, with the skills that you need to progress your creativity as well as your creative practice.

In pursuit of our support for all creatives, the Guild runs an extensive number of workshops for all those seeking to connect with their own innate creativity. All our workshops are artist lead and small, we take a maximum of 10 enrolments to give participants the opportunity to let their creative juices flow whilst connecting with some newfound friends around our Guild table!

Whether you're coming into the Guild of Objects to purchase handcrafted artisan wares, attend one of our creative workshops with a local artist or to learn business skills from our experts, we welcome you to our humble home in Hardware Lane, Melbourne.

Our hope is that when you leave our home; that whatever you purchased will be not just your new favourite thing but it will still be your favourite in 10 years’ time; the experience you had and what you created in the workshop at the Guild will leave you talking about how nourished and inspired you feel with your friends, and what you learned in your coaching session empowers you and your business, so much so that even your competitors are talking about your businesses success!

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$139 per guest

5.0 (16)

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