A perfect workshop for writers, poets, designers, and architects — anyone who has ever wanted a book truly their own.

Using a classic sewn structure with a soft cover and no adhesive, this is an ideal introduction to bookbinding: a gentle entry point into sewing techniques and a stepping stone to binding at home with confidence.

High quality, pre-cut materials are provided, and each participant leaves with a beautiful A5 book to keep.

Suitable as a foundation for any of Louise's other workshop offerings.

Louise James is a Tāmaki Makaurau–based artisan bookbinder whose studio in the Waitākere Ranges has been crafting beautiful handmade books and teaching the craft since 2009.

Suitable for all skill levels, materials provided.

This workshop can only be booked through Te Uru’s website. Click the button below or go to https://teuru.org.nz/products/bookbinding-with-louise-james

date / time: Sunday 30th August / 10am to 1pm

PRICE: $160

Skill Level: beginners & upward

Workshop Length: 3 hours

Number of Participants: 15x

(please note workshop will only go ahead with minimum participants)

Make to take home:

• An A5 Notebook with soft cover and exposed stitching

  (all high quality, professional materials are provided)

Learn :

• About paper grain and weight

• How to prepare sections for sewing

• How to sew multiple sections together

• How to use bookbinding tools and materials

• How to adapt these techniques to bind at home