On this workshop you will be taught how to bind a Japanese bound book. The book block itself will be made of Tosa Washi, a Japanese paper, thin but very strong. This is held together primarily with ‘paper stitches’ then trimmed.

The covers are of Katazome-shi. This is a decorative paper printed by hand from blocks designed for printing Kimono fabric. These are stitched on with linen thread.

The course is suitable for beginners or experienced binders alike. Unlike many forms of binding Japanese binding can be done at home using simple household tools.

You can find out more about Roger on his blog: http://papercutbindery.blogspot.co.uk/

*Small print

All course prices include basic materials.

If you need to cancel your place on a course and you give at least 10 working days notice, you will be offered a full refund in the form of a credit note, valid for one year, which can be used in payment towards another course. Unfortunately we are unable to offer refunds if the period of notice given is less than 10 working days. West Yorkshire Print Workshop reserves the right to cancel courses. If this happens, full refunds will be given.