FOLDED BOOKS: versatile & exciting forms for creative projects
The first course in my 2018 bookbinding programme starts on the 25th February - why not join me as we enter a world of unusual folded book forms to inspire and express your creativity. You’ll learn to make the Hot Dog, Turkish Map, Gatefold and Lotus Flower folds as well as various Accordion - aka Concertina, Leporello - styles.
Folded forms present unique opportunities for making artist’s books, travelogues, pop-ups and keepsake books which we’ll discuss and explore together, as much as time permits. They are also ideal for self-publishing zines, flyers and brochures and we’ll explore those possibilities together, as well.
Turkish Map Fold
DATES & TIMES: This is a 4 session course held on Sunday afternoons, 2:30 - 5 pm on February 25th, March 4th, March 11th and March 18th. I strongly recommend you attend each session of your course as you will build on the skills and knowledge you gained in previous sessions.
COST: £70 includes use of tools and materials plus worksheets to take home.
Accordion Fold used for marketing collateral
BOOKING: Book directly with Artisan Community Art Studio - email artisanstudio1@gmail.com. Find further booking information and payment details at www.artisancommunityartstudio.com Places are limited and fill quickly, so early booking is recommended.
VENUE: Artisan Community Art Studio, The Branksome Centre, Recreation Road, Branksome, Poole BH12 2EA
GENERAL INFORMATION: Tutor Susan Green shares bookbinding skills and techniques in a variety of ways to suit all learning styles. You will have access to printed worksheets, step-by-step demonstrations, working models of the book forms and inspirational reference books. There will be time to practice techniques, explore creative ideas and apply them to the book forms. A maximum of 8 participants on each course allows plenty of tutor support and elbow room.
All abilities welcome including beginners and returners. All tools and materials are supplied but do bring any interesting papers you might have, e.g. non-glossy gift wrap, decorative paper, old book pages, maps or your own artwork.
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Use this Size Guide to check the dimensions of the books you're considering purchasing (dimensions are external and refer to the closed book unless otherwise indicated). If you'd like some guidance with selecting the correct size, feel free to contact Susan the bookbinder: email info@boundbyhand.co.uk or call +44 (0)7748 759371
Leather Memory Books, Wedding Guest Books, Journals and Sketchbooks
SIZE
HEIGHT
WIDTH
DEPTH
A4 Large Portrait
12 inches or 305 mm
8.5 inches or 215 mm
1.5 inches or 38 mm
A4 Large Landscape
8.5 inches or 215 mm
12 inches or 305 mm
1.5 inches or 38 mm
A5 Medium Landscape
6 inches or 155 mm
8.5 inches or 215 mm
1.5 inches or 38 mm
A5 Medium Portrait
8.5 inches or 215 mm
6 inches or 155 mm
1.5 inches or 35 mm
A6 Small Landscape
4.5 inches or 114 mm
6 inches or 155 mm
1 inch or 25 mm
A6 Small Portrait
6 inches or 155 mm
4.5 inches or 114 mm
1 inch or 25 mm
Miniature Journals
One Size
3 inches or 76 mm
2.25 inches or 60 mm
20 mm or 0.75 inches
Marbled Notebooks
A4 Large
297 mm or 11.5 inches approx.
205 mm or 8 inches approx.
64 pages
A5 Medium
210 mm or 8.25 inches approx.
145 mm or 5.75 inches approx.
56 pages
A6 Small
150 mm or 6 inches approx.
100 mm or 4 inches approx.
48 pages
A7 Pocket
106 mm or 4.25 inches approx.
72 mm or 2.75 inches approx.
40 pages
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