Japanese Books & a Wraparound Case
Bookbinding workshop with Celandine Books
Friday 30 October 2026, 10.30am - 4pm
£80
Venue: MAKE Southwest
Suitable for: Adults
Level: Beginners / Intermediate
A Green Maker Initiative Workshop
Join MAKE Southwest Make Member, Megan Stallworthy from Celandine Books, to make a beautiful and functional, handbound book and case.
Japanese-style books are elegant and practical bindings, ideal for artists and printmakers working with the book form, or for anybody who would like to make their own sketchbook or notebook.
We will make 4 different Toji binding styles, (four hole, noble, tortoise shell and hemp leaf) all housed within a Hako Chitsu, a traditional Japanese folding case which is covered in cloth, lined with decorative paper and finished with bone clasps.
This workshop is suitable for beginners or those with some bookbinding experience who would like to extend their skills.
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 ‘Education Space’, through the smaller galleries, at the rear of the building on the ground floor.
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.