Voice and Verse Workshop: Book Binding
Discover the historic craft of bookbinding and try your hand at assembling your own book in this one-day workshop.
Learn to make a Quarter Binding, a hardcover book covered in two materials under the expert supervision of a Book Works instructor.
Throughout the workshop, participants will work to design, assemble and bind their own notebook which can be taken home at the end of the day.
This course is designed for beginners, or those with a little experience who would like to be able to make books at home with minimal equipment.
All tools and materials will be provided. Tea and coffee will be available throughout the day, but attendees will need to bring their own lunches.
This course will involve a short visit to Poets' Corner.
About Book Works
Book Works is a leading contemporary arts organisation with a unique role as makers and publishers of artists’ books. As well as hosting bookbinding and box making workshops, Book Works Studio offers a bespoke service providing binding solutions, developing prototypes and specialising in unique book artworks, boxes, and portfolios. Book Works Publishing is dedicated to commissioning and supporting new work by emerging artists.
Ticketing information
This event does not include entry to Westminster Abbey. We recommend looking at the Visit us pages to plan a visit during opening hours.
Age suitability
This event is for adults and young people over the age of 16, please see our family pages for information and events to explore this theme as a family.
Meeting location
This event will meet outside No.1 Dean’s Yard at 10am.
Access and security
Please have your ticket ready to show our staff (either printed or on your mobile phone).
The Abbey is committed to creating inclusive and accessible events for all. If you have any access requirements or questions about your visit, please contact us when booking: [email protected]
Please be aware that this session is taking place in a room that is accessed via a short set of steep steps.
Voice and Verse season
This event is part of the Voice and Verse season. Join us in October and November as we celebrate the power of words and stories penned by historic and emerging poets.
