MAKING BOOKS SCHOOL, 22–26 February 2027

Come join us at the London Centre for Book Arts for Making Books School. In this week-long programme taught by experts, participants will be guided through the foundations of bookbinding and learn how to create six different book structures and a box. Participants will meet for five consecutive days at the LCBA studio, and will learn how to use specialist tools and equipment, and create by hand the following: Pamphlets Japanese Stab Bindings Concertinas Single-section Case Bindings Exposed Spine Bindings Round-back Case Bindings Solander Boxes Participants will also be introduced to foil-blocking, a process of applying metallic or 'foil' effect on book covers and other surfaces using a technique similar to letterpress. The workshops will be taught by experienced LCBA instructors Kate Rochester and Simon Goode (founder of LCBA). All tools and materials are provided. Upon completion, participants will be qualified to become members and access the unique facilities at LCBA to work independently on their own projects.