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This is a group for anyone interested in bookbinding, book crafts, artist books, and handmade books in general. All skill levels are welcome. Throughout the year, we'll cover a huge variety of different bookbinding styles, demonstrating and practicing everything from handstitched leatherbound notebooks, to folded paper mini-books, to Japanese stab-bound books, to Coptic-sewn sketchbooks/scrapbooks, and everything in between. I started this group to meet other bookbinding/book-crafts enthusiasts, and to bring us together on a regular basis to encourage sharing of our bookbinding projects, ideas and skills. Monthly Masterclass workshops will also be on offer (all materials, templates, and instructions provided; costing between $50-$120pp for a 4hr weekend workshop) for anyone keen to learn new techniques from a professional bookbinding tutor.
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BOOKBINDING WORKSHOP: Leatherbound journals (Cross-structure) - 23 November 2025
The Nest Creative Space, 31 Ferry Rd, West End,, Brisbane, AUBOOKBINDING WORKSHOP:
Leatherbound journals (Cross-structure binding)
Sunday 23 November 2025, 1-5:30pm
Learn how to make a classic leatherbound journal, with your choice of papers inside, hand-sewn using a traditional binding technique known as Cross-structure.
In this workshop all materials are provided, and you can choose from a variety of soft upcycled leathers, an assortment of different papers for the book’s pages, and a colourful range of waxed-linen bookbinding thread, all coming together to make a unique and personalised journal.
Cross-structure binding has been around since medieval times, and is distinguished by sections of pages sewn onto the leather 'fingers' of the covers, either leaving the colourful stitching exposed or concealing it behind the spine panel of leather (both styles are taught in this class - your choice of which you'd prefer to make).
Ideal for complete beginners, as well as those who would like to expand their range of bookbinding techniques. You'll be able to examine finished examples of a variety of Cross-structure leatherbound books, and draw inspiration from the variations and possibilities.
All tools and materials are provided as part of the workshop, but you are welcome to bring your own items from home (i.e. A3 cutting mat, a metal ruler, craft/Stanley knife, pencil, awl, bonefolder, and any sheets of fancy/coloured/found papers if you want to use these in your book)
Comprehensive instructions and templates are also included, to enable you to continue making more books at home.
Location: The Nest Creative Space, 31 Ferry Rd, West End
Time: 1pm to 5:30pm with a mid-afternoon tea/coffee break
Cost: $200 per person
Bookings essential:
Book through Humanitix or
Email michelle@shelbyville.com.au or phone 0412 550 9811 attendee - A$1.00
2-day immersive Letterpress Printing + Coptic Bookbinding Workshop
The Paint Factory, 115 Hyde Rd, Yeronga, Brisbane, AU2-day immersive Letterpress Printing + Coptic Bookbinding Workshop
29 + 30 November 2025
$400pp for 2 days, all materials provided
Day 1: Letterpress Printing with Moveable Type Studio
Participants will explore hands-on letterpress printing, using both traditional and contemporary techniques to create textured and varied prints. Each participant will create a variety of prints, some that will wrap the boards of their book’s cover, and others that will feature as book pages inside. Participants may even choose to swap/collate pages with others in the workshop, to create a unique memento of a collaborative workshop experience.
Location: Moveable Type Studio, The Paint Factory, 115 Hyde Rd, Yeronga
Date: Saturday 29 November 2025
Time: 10am to 4pm with a 45min lunch break
Day 2: Coptic Bookbinding with Shelbyville Bookbinding
In this Multi-needle Coptic bookbinding workshop, participants will use their letterpress prints (from the day before) to create their own unique A5-sized journal/sketchbook/memento book, with hardboard front/back covers wrapped with letterpress prints (or other selected cover paper), and a variety of different papers inside the book, interleaved with the letterpressed papers as a special feature.
Participants will learn the traditional technique of Coptic binding (using multiple needles) to hand-sew their book with its distinctive chain-stitching sewn vertically across an exposed spine with coloured linen thread, making a beautiful and personalised keepsake of the weekend.
All tools and materials are provided as part of the workshop, but you are welcome to bring your own items from home (i.e. A3 cutting mat, a metal ruler, craft knife, pencil, awl, bonefolder), and any other sheets of fancy/coloured/found papers if you want to use these in your book.
Location: The Nest Creative Space, 31 Ferry Rd, West End
Date: Sunday 30 November 2025
Time: 1pm to 5:30pm with a mid-afternoon tea/coffee break
Bookings: https://events.humanitix.com/2-day-immersive-letterpress-printing-coptic-bookbinding-workshop1 attendee
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