Secret Belgian Bookbinding Workshop - Sunday 17th May 2026

A beautifully bound book is a book that will be treasured for years. Imagine binding your own?

This workshop is an inspired introduction to secret Belgian binding; an interesting book structure invented by Belgian bookbinder Anne Goy in the mid 1980s.

During your day you will create your own bespoke book using this distinctive binding method. Using beautiful papers to cover your book, and coloured threads to create the patterned stitching that runs on the covers and along the spine, your book will be a work of art.

Your experienced tutor will guide your through the making process. Your finished book could be used as a journal, a notebook or scrapbook to keep your memories safe.

This workshop is suitable for beginners and will run from 10.00am until 4.00pm. All materials and equipment will be provided including a workshop apron for you to wear during the day. There will be a pause for lunch partway through the day, which is also provided.

Places on this workshop are limited to 8.

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Our workshops are for adults aged 16+. Exceptions can sometimes be made for those aged 12-16, by prior arrangement. Booked places on our workshops are non-refundable and non-transferable. If we should have to cancel a workshop for any reason, a substitute date for the same workshop will be arranged. If this cannot be achieved, a full refund will be given. Participants bringing along valuables and personal property to a workshop do so at their own risk and participants are responsible for their own safety when attending a workshop.  For more details, please read our Terms and Conditions.

The space we use for our workshops is airy with plenty of ventilation. If you have any concerns regarding covid, click or tap here to find out more.