WORKSHOPS
2025 WORKSHOPS FULLY BOOKED
IN PERSON WORKSHOP
2025 BOOKBINDING WORKSHOP SERIES
Learn the ancient craft of bookbinding in a one day, hands-on workshop in the heart of Bendigo’ s Arts Precinct.
Under the guidance of an experienced bookbinder learn the skills required to create a traditional hand sewn, hard cover binding or a book housing using a range of materials and tools of the trade.
The Beginner's Bookbinding Workshop runs from 9.30am until approx. 3.30pm
Cost: $395 - this includes all materials required plus tea and coffee.
To view dates & reserve your place in an upcoming workshop please CLICK HERE
We also run an online Beginner’s Bookbinding Workshop - more information below.
ONLINE WORKSHOP
Beginner’s Bookbinding Blueprint [$297]
Your ultimate guide to creating handcrafted books. Get lifetime access to this five module online course with exclusive community membership and live Q and A sessions with Simon (the bookbinder)
*Materials and tools for creating your book are not included.
ENROLMENTS FOR OUR ONLINE COURSE ARE CURRENTLY CLOSED - BUT NOT FOR LONG!
JOIN OUR WAITLIST BELOW FOR EARLYBIRD PRICING FOR THE NEXT ONE IN SEPTEMBER.
You will get:
- Five weeks of pre-recorded step by step instruction focussing on one area each week
- Downloadable templates, checklists, transcripts and resources
- 50 page PDF manual: Introduction to Bookbinding
- LIVE Q & A sessions with Simon (the bookbinder)
- Exclusive 6 months access to a members only bookbinding community
- 20% discount on bookbinding tools and materials
- Lifetime access to the course and all course materials (plus any updates that occur)
- NEXT COURSE STARTS: Monday, 1st September 2025
- ENROLMENTS CLOSE: Wednesday, 20th August 2025 (9am AEST)
- PAYMENT OPTIONS AVAILABLE
AVAILABLE COURSES
Guard Book (photo album) Mini Course [$47]
A Guard Book is a special type of binding, perfect for photo albums and art collections. It’s unique design lets you attach items to the pages without making the book look overly thick or 'bulked out'. This course teaches the intermediate bookbinder how to create the inner pages, or ‘book block’ in this style of binding
*Please note: How to make the cover is not included in this mini course
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Introduction to Bookbinding: The Manual [$47]
This 50 page ebook will give you step by step instructions to creating your first section sewn, hard covered book. Includes printable templates, checklists, & bonus workspace setup video.
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Handcrafting a Leather Book
