Printmaking and Bookbinding Full Day Workshop in Glasgow East End

Join us for a magical one-day printmaking and bookbinding course!

There are two dates available for this workshop:

• Sunday 23rd Nov, 10am - 6pm
• Sunday 21st Dec, 10am - 6pm

Working alongside printmaker learn how to carve intricate Lino blocks with traditional tools and print beautiful repeated patterns. Participants will use the block printed papers to make covers for an A6 Coptic Bound book with bookbinder who will teach you how to hand sew and bind a wonderful lay-flat notebook/sketchbook.

Inspiration material for the class will be provided, and you are of course welcome to be inspired by whatever you’d like for your book, and we encourage you to bring your own reference material for inspiration if you wish.

All tools and materials are provided however participants are welcome to bring along A5 prints or found papers to include within their bindings. Please cut these to size before arriving.

Don't miss this opportunity to explore your creativity and go home with your own handmade books. Book your spot now and get ready for a day of learning new skills.

• This is a one day workshop with two available dates to choose from.
• Suitable for beginners and those wishing to enhance their skills.
• Participants must be 18+.
• The workshop is scheduled to run from 10am to 6pm, but please allow an additional 30 minutes if needed. While we aim to finish on time, we want to ensure all participants, regardless of pace, have the opportunity to complete their books.
• Tea, coffee and tasty treats will be provided, as well as mulled wine in the later half of the day!
• We will stop for a 30 min lunch break, please see details below of local amenities below.
• Three days before the workshop we will email everyone with more information.

142 Crownpoint Road, Crownpoint Studios, G40 2AE

Parking on-street if arriving by car.

Train: Bridgeton Station 8 min walk

Bus: No. 2 to Bridgeton, 61 or 18 to Sword St + 5 min walk

Walk: 35 min walk from city centre

Car: On-street parking, free of charge

• 1st floor studio accessible via stairs
• Sink, kettle, microwave

• Garlic & Thyme Cafe next door in Rogart St Campus
• Greggs on London Rd alongside a variety of cafes, newsagents and local fresh market

Please see our refund policy here.

The bright and sunny studio space in Glasgow East End where we will be hosting this workshop.

Our previous class of workshop participants working on their lino designs.

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East End Press, 60 Brook Street, Glasgow, United Kingdom

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