3-Hour workshop – cost £59.00

If you have ever looked at beautiful creative books and wondered how they are made or think the skill of bookbinding is too technical, or beyond reach, this is the masterclass for you! 
Janie has many years of experience in both making, and designing books, she will share her knowhow with you, by taking you step-by-step through her process of creating a hand bound book with hard covers and fabric spine.

In this masterclass you will:
•    Choose from a range of papers and fabric to design your own one-of-a-kind beautiful book.
•    Learn simple step-by-step processes to create a professional finish.
•    Use Janie’s tools of the trade with expert guidance.
•    Make a book to be proud of with skills that can be transferred to many other book projects.

Half-day Academy Masterclass tickets also include: 
A complimentary entry ticket for you to visit the main shows on Friday morning, plus all equipment, materials and consumables.

Advisory Note: 
This class is suitable for beginners or improvers in book making. As you will be using sharp tools, this workshop is only suitable for crafters over 16 years old.

Meet the Tutor
Janie Burnett-Bleach
After qualifying in fine art Janie explored and developed a wide range of craft skills, after stumbling upon bookbinding she fell in love with the creative possibilities. Learning from fine binders, workshops, online and self-guided experimentation, Janie now designs and manufactures book making kits and associated products. As a qualified teacher, Janie specialises in making skills accessible in a relaxed environment.