Bookbinding

Program Overview

Bookbinding

Discover the practices of a time-honoured craft with renowned bookbinder Tom O'Reilly.

Key Details

• Location: Penryn Campus
• Tuition fees per individual: £150

Course Overview

Receive a unique introduction to the craft of Bookbinding with master bookbinder Tom O'Reilly. Our evening courses run across three weeks or you can choose to attend one-day workshops. During the course, you’ll explore the principles behind Bookbinding, discover the craft, and leave with your very own bound book in cloth or leather. This course can be accessed by beginners through to all levels.

How You'll Learn

This is a practical, hands-on workshop with a Master Bookbinder. You'll use traditional techniques to develop your own bound book, notebook, or journal.

Course Leader

• Tom O'Reilly is a highly experienced master bookbinder with over 30 years of expertise. He runs The Book Bindery in Cornwall, where he offers various services, including traditional and contemporary bookbinding, restoration, conservation, and bespoke book creations.

Where You'll Learn

The course takes place on our Penryn Campus. Further information will be provided to you before the start of the course. There is plenty of parking available on the campus, and you can also reach us via a range of public transport options.

What You'll Need

• All equipment is provided for you. All you’ll need are comfortable clothes for workshop sessions.

Food and Drink

• Don’t forget to bring any food or snacks you’ll want with you – tea, coffee, and water are included, although some people like to bring their own water bottles.

Terms and Conditions

• Terms and Conditions for Non-Credit Bearing Short Courses (284.08 KB)

How to Apply

To apply for the Bookbinding course, make your selection from the available dates below, this will take you to an event page where you will be able to book yourself onto the course via the Book now link.

Upcoming Bookbinding Short Courses

• Bookbinding: Wednesday 2nd, 9th, and 16th July, 18.00-20.00

Similar Courses

• Screen Print: A five-day course for practicing artist/printmakers who have an interest in furthering their skills in screen printing.
• Photopolymer Printmaking: Learn to use this light-sensitive material for intaglio and relief prints.
• Mokulito with Monotype: Wood lithography, woodcut, and monotype printmaking techniques.
• Large Scale Screenprint: Produce A1 prints using our large-scale printmaking equipment.
• Introduction to Digital Painting: Learn to paint using a Wacom Intuos Pro drawing tablet.
• Introduction to Copper Automata: Build your first working automata in this practical and creative 2-day course.
• Fluid Forms: Drawing the Clothed Figure: Working with a clothed life model each day, you’ll develop your understanding of drawing gestural, expressive, and detailed studies of the figure.
• Colour Intaglio: Develop multi-colour etching techniques in this 3-day course.
• Children's Book Design in InDesign: Learn to use Adobe InDesign to create beautiful children's book design spreads in InDesign.
• Advanced Risograph Printing: Explore the world of Risography using collage on this Risograph preparation and print course.