Making notebooks with Japanese Bookbinding

Sat Mar 14 2026 at 10:00 am to 02:00 pm UTC+00:00

Witton Greenhouse Project | Blackburn

The Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside
Publisher/HostThe Wildlife Trust for Lancashire, Manchester and North Merseyside
Making notebooks with Japanese Bookbinding
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Join us for a workshop with artist Ian Halawi where you’ll learn the basics of bookbinding and make your own notebooks to take home
About this Event

Follow along with local artist Ian Halawi and learn how to bind your own notebooks using this traditional Japanese stab binding method. The types of binding you’ll learn will be Yotsume Toji 4 hole bind, Koki Toji noble bind and finally Asa-No-Ha Toji Hemp leaf bind. You’ll also personalise your notebooks with stamps, choosing the cover colour and thread. At the end of the workshop you’ll leave with three personalised notebooks.


Expect a calm, welcoming atmosphere where you can slow down, work with your hands and learn a new craft skill.


Ian Halawi is an artist based in Blackburn working predominantly in print and oil paints. He has a studio with Prism Contemporary and has worked with organisations such as The Festival of Making, Super Slow Way, Morecambe Vintage Festival and Albion Mill.  His workshops focus on illustration, printing techniques and Japanese bookbinding.  You can follow him on Instagram @ian_halawi_studio and facebook Ian Halawi Studio.


All tools and materials will be provided but, if necessary, please bring along reading glasses.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Witton Greenhouse Project, Witton Country Park, Blackburn, United Kingdom

Tickets

GBP 40.00

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