Introduction to Bookbinding
Discover the art of handcrafted books in this hands-on bookbinding workshop! Over the course of 4 weeks, participants will learn the foundational skills of casebinding, a method used for hardcover books—from preparing pages and covers to stitching signatures and assembling a fully finished book. You will explore essential techniques such as folding and cutting paper, creating custom covers, working with bookbinding tools, and sewing your pages using a classic stitch pattern. By the end of the workshop, each participant will leave with a beautifully bound, one-of-a-kind book they created from start to finish. This workshop is perfect for beginners, creatives, and anyone who loves handmade crafts.
Age group: 16+
Times: 6:30-8:30pm
Duration: 4 weeks
Dates:
March 2
March 9
March 16
March 23
Registration fee: $200
Supplies fee: All of the necessary tools and supplies are available, the only item that students will need to supply is their preferred book covering material. Students can discuss the details of this with the instructor on the first day of the workshop.
Capacity: 10
Senior's discount: Seniors aged 65+ are eligible for a 20% discount on all adult workshops; enter coupon code SENIOR65 at checkout.
Online Registration
Instructors
Lindsay Jacquard
Lindsay Jacquard (she/her) is an arts educator and administrator from Nova Scotia, now living in Saint John, New Brunswick. She holds a Graduate Diploma in Arts Management from Queen’s University and a Bachelor of Fine Arts from NSCAD University. She is passionate about encouraging and enabling creative pursuits, working with organizations such as the Ross Creek Centre for the Arts, Halifax Regional Municipality, and Imperial Theatre. Lindsay’s own artistic practice involves painting, portraiture, strangeness, and play.
