materials

Order high quality, professional bookbinding materials such as cloth, card, paper, mull, thread, glue & more via the shop materials button. Use the materials Lou does for quality results!

tools

Order high quality, professional bookbinding tools such as awls, resources, glue trays, bone folders & more via the shop tools button. Build up a tool kit like Lou’s and get professional finishes.

WOrkshops

Learn how to make books by hand, using traditional & contemporary techniques & tools. Learn tips for binding at home, skills to utilise The Binding Studio’s open bindery sessions & take home a beautiful, handmade book.

There is a range of workshops on offer, for a variety of skill levels. You will be taught by Louise James- an artisan in her field who has been bookbinding in commercial & teaching capacities for 20+ years.

Choose from:

Bookbinding Workshops- learn a set binding style & take home your own beautiful handmade book.

Open Bindery Sessions- for bookbinders without access to equipment, wanting to create projects & work along side like minded people.

One on One / Group Workshops- create your own project / specific binding with sole access to the bindery & individual guidance from Lou - enquire via contact page.

Presentation products

The Binding Studio’s popular presentation products are made by hand, to order.

Order standard folio boxes, portfolios & instax albums online- using the shop products button.

If you would like to customise any of these options, contact Louise directly.

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