Bookbinding workshops 2026

Here are my bookbinding workshops so far for 2026. These group workshops are suitable for a range of abilities: from beginners and improvers. I’ll be adding more workshops as the year progresses.

1. Coptic Binding Workshop

Where: Graphic Studio Dublin
When: 10am – 4pm, Saturday 21st & Sunday 22nd February 2026

What: In this instructional workshop, you you will learn step-by-step to bind a beautiful Coptic binding. We will also create unique cover paper using handmade stamps. This paper will be used to cover your handmade book.

Book here: Coptic Binding Workshop

2. Poetry Chapbook Workshop

Where: Graphic Studio Dublin
When: 10am – 4pm, Saturday 11th & Sunday 12th April 2026

What: This workshop will focus on laying out, printing and binding your own A5 poetry or short story book. Over the weekend, we will explore some basic layout & design principles; learn how to use Open Office or Microsoft Word to lay out a simple poetry book; use free software for the imposition of pages (laying out signatures correctly for print). Then we print, bind and create our own beautiful chapbooks.

Book here: Poetry Chapbook Workshop

3. Art of Making Books

Where: Burren College of Art
When: 10th – 14th August 2026 OR 17th – 21st August 2025

What: In this five-day workshop, participants will explore the potential of artists’ books: experimenting with sculptural book structures that use printed matter from nature as a starting point to create vibrant and textural printed artworks. This course will help to demystify the bookmaking process enabling you to create one-of-a-kind artists’ books. This workshop is a week of play, print, experimentation and bookbinding fun in the magical landscape of the Burren.

Book here: Art of Making Books

One-to-one bookbinding workshops

I am also available to give one-to-one workshops either in my studio or at yours. Get in touch with me and I’d be happy to tailor something to suit your needs.