The Republic of Venice was one of the world’s leading industries in bookmaking. Not for nothing, dozens of bookbinding studios had been documented in Venice by the 1450s, and bookmakers enjoyed esteemed social status. Venice’s success shouldn’t come as a surprise: firstly, Venetians were already skilled at working with leather and other materials used in this activity; secondly, the city’s location as the gateway to the East had easily allowed Venetians to learn the techniques of papermaking.

Step into this centuries-old tradition to gain an understanding of the processes of bookmaking. Learn a little about the history, materials and art of bookbinding while creating your own A5 notebook to take home. The course is aimed at beginners, and you will be taught by demonstration and hands-on practice. If you are an artist, a designer, or a handicraft person, this is a must-try experience!

At the end of this course you should be able to:

• use basic leather working tools
• cut and laminate leather
• sew onto/into leather
• create flexible/limp leather bindings

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