Courses
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We run a programme of course throughout the year catering for people who are new to bookbinding or have some expereinced.
For further details or queries pleaseemail courses@southernbookcrafts.org
15th April to 6th May 2026 – Leather Bookbinding with Nick Cowlishaw
Make your own leather book from scratch. A great workshop to take your bookbinding up a level. The course takes place in our fully equipped bindery in Winchester. It runs for four sessions starting on Wednesday 15th April and continues every Wednesday until 6th May, 10am to 3pm. And all for the exceptionally great price of£150.
Members discount: 50% -Associate discount: 20%
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Under the very experienced tution of Nick Cowlishaw, you’ll make a beautiful leather covered book. As well as learning the finer details of working with leather, you will also learn some advanced techniques of book construction. So it is the perfect course for those who have completed a beginners course, or City and Guilds and want to take their bookbinding to the next level.
- 15th April 2026
- 22nd April 2026
- 29th April 2026
- 6th May 2026
A short course for beginners. No experience required
18th April 2026 – Taster Morning with John Green
Our Taster Morning is a great way for you to find out whether bookbinding is a craft that you will enjoy.
Saturday 15th April 2026 – 9am to 1:30pm
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With instruction from an experienced tutor, you’ll be introduced to the basic skills required. You’ll start by making a very simple book from scratch, and progress from there. At the end you’ll take away a set of notebooks made with your own hands.
Taster Mornings are available on specified Saturdays depending on tutor availability and usually start at 9:00 am and finish around 1:30pm.
If you enjoy the day then why not book a Beginner’s Course?
9th May 2026 – Finishing Course with Nick Cowlishaw
Learn how to add gold/foil decorations and text to your books.
Saturday 9th May 2026 – 10am to 3pm
Members discount: 50% -Associate discount: 20%
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Under the very experienced tution of Nick Cowlishaw, you’ll learn how to add beautiful decorations and text to your books using hand tools and metallic foils.
The course takes place in our fully equipped bindery in Winchester on Saturday 6th May 2026.
A short course for beginners. No experience required
16th May 2026 – Taster Morning with John Green
Our Taster Morning is a great way for you to find out whether bookbinding is a craft that you will enjoy.
Saturday 16th May 2026 – 9am to 1:30pm
More details
With instruction from an experienced tutor, you’ll be introduced to the basic skills required. You’ll start by making a very simple book from scratch, and progress from there. At the end you’ll take away a set of notebooks made with your own hands.
Taster Mornings are available on specified Saturdays depending on tutor availability and usually start at 9:00 am and finish around 1:30pm.
If you enjoy the day then why not book a Beginner’s Course?