Accordion Book Workshop

Learn the basics of bookbinding with Angelina Foster at Blueway Art Studio. Angelina will guide you to create your own hardback Accordion or Concertina Book with tie or closure and a simple A5 pamphlet book.

Concertina books are a very simple yet incredibly versatile book. They are one of my favourite techniques in bookbinding and artists’ books as they prove bookbinding is for everyone. There is very skill or experience required to begin, but they can be adapted to various creations and projects thereafter.

Participants will learn how to work with traditional book binding materials and techniques and get creative with alternative structures and styles. Preparation and planning of book structures, folding, making the covers, stitching and assembling the books.

With a choice of the finest materials, your handmade book is a step in your own story. All materials included (we will be using a variety of quality acid-free recycled papers, Japanese Awagami papers, lined papers, book cloth, waxed thread, non-toxic screen printing inks & screens, rubber-based letterpress ink)

Beginning with simple structures, participants will learn about paper and other materials and tools needed for creating books. By the end of the class, participants will have created 2 beautiful books to take home.

You make your book from start to finish, choosing your own papers and covers. Feel free to bring your own paper with sketches, writing, photos and anything you wish to include.