Buttonhole Binding and a Pocket-Fold Accordion Book
Workshop with Celandine Books
Friday 17 April 2026, 10.30am - 3.30pm
£70
Venue: MAKE Southwest
Suitable for: Adults
Level: Beginners / Intermediate
Join MAKE Southwest Make Member, Megan Stallworthy from Celandine Books, to make a beautiful and functional, handbound book.
Learn how to make two beautiful book structures: the Buttonhole Binding and the Pocket Fold Accordion Book
The Buttonhole Binding is an adhesive free binding with decorative stitching on the spine. It opens completely flat which makes it ideal to use as a sketchbook, notebook or journal. The Pocket Fold Accordion Book is perfect for collecting and storing ideas and inspirations.
You will learn about different bookbinding tools, materials and techniques, with everything supplied, and the workshop is suitable for complete beginners as well as those with some experience in bookbinding.
All tools and materials are provided.
Participants must be aged 18 years or older.
On the Day
All tools and materials will be provided. Please wear comfortable / old clothes - aprons will be provide if needed.
Tea, coffee and biscuits are included and will be available on the day. There will be a short lunch break during the workshop and participants are welcome to bring a packed lunch. Our Café is also open should you wish to purchase other refreshments during the workshop,
Workshop participants get 10% off in Rodney’s Café, our exhibitions, and our shop on the day of the workshop! Just show your booking confirmation email or your ticket at the till to receive your discount.
On arrival, please enter the building via the shop, follow the arrows to the café, through the galleries and up the internal stairs. Make your way through the café and through the glass double doors to the workshop. Please let us know if you require the lift.
Please be aware that you cannot use the Co-op car park for all day parking. The Methodist Church car park and Station Road car park usually have plenty of spaces. Click here for more information on our location and car parking for the day.
View MAKE Southwest's Cancellation Policy, HERE.