Bookbinding

Entry requirements: no prior knowledge of paper or bookbinding is required to take this course. However, it can be helpful if you already have an idea of what kind of booklet you’d like to make—this will allow us to find a matching style or format during the course!

The oldest known book was made in 600 BCE, and the largest book in the world is five meters tall and four meters wide. Bookbinding is a craft that has existed for thousands of years, with nearly as many different styles! Fascinating, isn’t it?

In this course, you’ll learn how to bind books by hand using minimal tools and materials. You’ll experiment with different binding techniques, discover the differences between paper types, and finish the course with several beautiful handmade notebooks of your own.

What you will learn:

• 4 different binding methods, each with its own pros and cons

• How to create and attach hardcover and softcover book covers

• Which type of paper works best for which kind of book

• Inspiration and ideas to continue making your own booklets at home

The course fee includes the cost of materials.

Please note:
The final class will take place at the Utrecht University Library at Utrecht Science Park, in the Special Collections department.