Workshop | Bookbinding with Éilís Murphy at Graphic Studio Dublin
Tutor: Éilís Murphy
WORKSHOP DESCRIPTION
In this workshop, you will create a beautiful handmade sketchbook with Éilís Murphy of Folded Leaf.
This versatile sketchbook will be created by folded and sewing signatures to create a multi-section hard back book. It will also have pages that have pockets for storing memorabilia and other small items.
Your A5 size book will be covered in a mixture of book cloth and paste paper and kept closed with a wrap around cord tie. The binding will have a decorative exposed stitch, creating a beautiful pattern along its spine.
You will gain knowledge of how to use basic book binding tools and the principals of bookbinding including grain direction, gluing and folding tips.
This sturdy handmade book is ideal for carrying around in your bag and can be used for sketching, journalling and other creative activities.
REQUIREMENTS AND MATERIALS
Participants need to bring:
Stanley knife/scalpel, apron, cutting mat, metal ruler and pencil.
Optional: Any decorative papers you might like to include in your book, either on the cover or inside.
All other materials will be supplied.
Health and safety information will be given at the start of the course, and you will be asked to sign a form declaring that you agree to follow health and safety procedures as advised.
WHAT YOU CAN DO NEXT
After this course, you can go on to do other exciting courses at Graphic Studio Dublin, focusing on printmaking techniques like lino printing that you could use to create decorative cover paper for your next portfolio.
ABOUT THE TUTOR
Éilís Murphy is a multidisciplinary artist who creates artist’s books. Her publishing press Folded Leaf creates handmade and limited edition books often in collaboration with other creatives. She holds a BA in Fine Art Print (NCAD, 2004); HETAC Level 8 certificate in Arts, Development and Participation (CIT, 2012) and is a member of GSD since 2005. Éilís is interested in visualising the book in a different way, providing an accessible, tactile format for the viewer to engage with.
Before booking, please consider your availability carefully, as any changes may affect other participants and the overall workshop experience.
Please note there is a minimum requirement of participants, if not reached course is subject to cancellation. A full refund will be issued in this event. If a participant cancels with less than 21 days notice, they forfeit the deposit amount of €50, cancellations with less than 14 days notice will forfeit the full course fee.
Image: Sketchbook with pockets bookbinding