Description
Join us for a special extended three day botanical bookbinding journey, where you’ll learn every step of creating a handmade botanical book. From crafting your own paper to experimenting with foraged inks and finally binding your pages with various stitches, this hands-on workshop equips you with the skills to continue making at home. Day 1 dives into the art of paper making. Using pulped recycled materials, you’ll cast sheets of handmade paper, enhanced with petals, pressed botanicals, or even preserved botanical samples. Cass will guide you through each step, ensuring you leave with a beautiful collection of textured papers. You’ll also receive tips, techniques, and a kit list to keep exploring paper making on your own. Day 2 is all about expressive mark-making. Based on your feedback, we’ve expanded this part of the course into a full day. You’ll use botanical inks prepared by Cass and experiment with natural tools like twigs and plants to create unique marks. Print directly from foraged leaves, design your own stamps, and combine these techniques to produce a stunning set of textural and illustrated papers. These can be used in your bookbinding projects or saved for other creative ventures. Day 3 focuses on bookbinding techniques to bring your creations together. Cass will teach you how to make a leather or pleather-spined hardback book with exposed stitching, as well as a Japanese stab notebook featuring a twig spine. You’ll incorporate your handmade papers from days one and two, along with optional blank pages and found papers to create functional books perfect as sketchbooks, journals, or gifts. By the end of the workshop, you’ll leave with a collection of unique papers, several handmade books, and the confidence to continue your craft journey. Follow-up resources and kit lists will be provided, ensuring you have everything you need to keep creating.
What's included in the price?
All tools and materials will be provided, but you're welcome to bring along any botanicals or decorative papers that you would like to incorporate into your project.
Duration
3 days
Cancellation policy
Medium - Cancellation and a full refund can be obtained up to 4 weeks before the course starts
Maker
The Central Scotland School of Craft is a centre for creative learning in the picturesque city of Dunblane. We offer artisan classes ranging from one day workshops to week-long courses, for everyone from complete beginners to established professional makers. ‘A list’ crafters from all over the country are lined up to deliver a range of craft classes with a focus on heritage and endangered crafts, and skilled hand-making. Our bright and spacious studio on Dunblane High Street is the perfect setting for the creative community to come together and learn. Dunblane is ideally situated to be reached from all of Scotland whether by road or public transport. It’s the perfect destination for a craft holiday!
Suitable for
- Adults
- Seniors
- Teenagers
- Hearing impaired
- Limited mobility
- Suitable for beginners
- Intermediate level
- Public transport
