

Sat 16 May
|Short & Few Studio
INTRO TO BOOKMAKING, 3 HOUR WORKSHOP, £60
A 3 hour workshop introducing you to the fundamentals of bookmaking.
Time & Location
16 May 2026, 10:00 – 13:00
Short & Few Studio, 11 Keighley Rd, Skipton BD23 2LP, UK
About the event
An introduction to bookmaking workshop for those who have not done any bookmaking before, or need a refresher.
OVERVIEW:
In this workshop you will explore how folding, stitching and simple construction methods can be combined to create functional, beautiful hand-bound books. The pace is lively and hands-on, with demonstrations followed by immediate making so you can learn through doing. This session is designed to feel productive and energising, giving you a solid foundation to continue exploring at home or to progress to the Hard Cover Japanese Stab Stitch workshop the following day.
WHAT YOU'LL DO/MAKE/TAKE AWAY:
You’ll learn the essentials of bookmaking through three core structures:
simple cut-and-fold books