Introduction to Bookbinding, Short Course | Kingston University | London, United Kingdom
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Introduction to Bookbinding

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About

This Introduction to Bookbinding course offered by Kingston University introduces bookbinding as a set of accessible skills that don't require expensive equipment, teachings fundamentals that will empower anyone to create their own publications.

Overview

What you will study

This Introduction to Bookbinding course offered by Kingston University is a one-day course for anyone who wants to learn to make handcrafted books using traditional tools and techniques. During the workshop, participants will have the opportunity to fold and manipulate paper by learning three versatile book structures.

Participants will learn an accessible, inexpensive way to produce their own sketchbooks, gifts, or artists' books. This introduction also aims to provide the practical knowledge to start a self-publishing project.

Programme Structure

The program focuses on:

  • the pamphlet
  • the hard back concertina
  • the Japanese stab binding
  • print production
  • paper stocks
  • best printing methods 
  • quantity, size and binding style
  • file preparation

Key information

Duration

  • Full-time
    • 1 days

Start dates & application deadlines

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  • Please contact the university for future dates.

Language

English

Delivered

On Campus

Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Student insurance

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  • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
  • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
  • Liability
  • Home contents and baggage
  • Accidents
  • Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

  •  anyone who wants to learn to make handcrafted books using traditional tools and techniques

Tuition Fee

Living costs for London

1137 - 2157 GBP /month
Living costs

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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