Bookbinding workshops Spring/Summer 2022

Here is my schedule of bookbinding workshops for Spring and Summer 2022. I will be giving 4 public workshops, 1 in the Burren and the other 3 in Dublin. As always, I am available to give one-to-one workshops either in my studio or at yours.

I teach bookbinding to all ages, levels and abilities. If you are interesting in having a one-to-one workshop, CPD training or something else, please contact me at eilis@foldedleaf.ie and I’d be happy to tailor something to suit your needs.

1. Sculptural Bookbinding

What: In this day-long workshop, participants will create a variety of folded and sewn books. Starting with the concertina book, we will build up on this binding creating a variety of non-traditional book structures.

Where: Liberty Papers, Dublin
When: 11am - 5pm, Saturday 5th March

For more information and to book: Sculptural Bookbinding

2. Developing Artist’s Books

What: In this 3-day workshop, you will create your own artist’s book developing its theme and structure over the 3 days. We will be exploring all the elements of an artist’s book: design, image, book structure, sequence and materiality.

Where: Graphic Studio Dublin
When: 10am - 4pm, Friday 11th - Sunday 13th March

For more information and to book: Developing Artist’s Books

3. Limp Leather Bindings

What: In this day-long workshop, participants will create their own recycled leather binding based on book structures used by journeymen all over Europe during medieval times.

Where: Liberty Papers, Dublin
When: 11am - 5pm, Saturday 9th April

For more information and to book: Limp Leather Bindings

4. The Art of Making Books

What: A very special 5 days of creating experimental artist’s books in the Burren. We will create sculptural book structures that use printed matter from nature as a starting point to create vibrant and textural printed artworks.

Where: The Burren College of Art, Co Clare
When: Monday August 15th – Friday 19th August 2022

For more information and to book: The Art of Making Books