So you want to make a book

So You want to make a book is an 8 week evening course aimed at those interested in self publishing. Whether you have a project ready to go or are just starting to think about making a book this 8 week evening class will help you form a foundation for turning that idea into a reality. You will learn to make a range of book structures, then have 4 weeks to lay out, print, bind and finish your book in a supportive enviroment. You will come away from this course with the knowledge on how to make a range of book structures and

Participants will not be required to r have access too a laptop, Indesign (or an equivalent design software) as the course wont be totally focussed on digital work but having access to one to will get you the best out of the course, for those in need we can assist with computer work throughout the course on our own computers.

Youll need to have a project, whether its a series of photos, artwork, poems, writing (anything that may suit the book) 8 or 16 are good number for the amount of images, poems, work you should have for a project.

Youll come away from the course with a publication, a small edition of books with the ability to go bigger if needs be (outside of the course).

Week 1, book structures and pamphlet bindings workshop

Week 2, book structures and folding bindings workshop (concertina and a few zines)

week 3, Case bindings, multi section workshop

week 4. continuation of previous weeks workshop with hardback case workshop for multi section bindings.

week 5 . present projects and develop plan for publication

week 6. Layout and prepare project for print.

week 7. Binding and finishing

week 8. finish of projects and well deserved drink at The Three Legs Brewery taproom.

The aim of the course will be able to get you to a point where you can carry on producing your own books, either yourself or with other book makers and with the knowledge and ability to describe what it is you want.

Youll be taught by Fraser Carr Miles director of Unit 33 studios bookbindery and print studio. He has been making books for publishers, artists, galleries and other individuals for the last 12 years and Unit 33 studios has been in business since 2018. With his own publishing house Open Call books he has published a wide range of work fromphotography, art, poetry, illustration and writing alonside his own photography practice.

Youll be working inside a professional bookbindery and print studio every week, all tools and materials will be provided. Tea coffee biscuits and pastries will be available to you every evening. Our studio is wheelchair accessible with two disabled toilets. For any special requirements or needs we ask you let us know and we will do our best to accomodate you.

There is plenty of free parking out front and we are a 10 minute walk from Bexhill station, 5 minutes from Collington.

We have a kitchen area and two disabled toilets as ammenities.

Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Unit 33 studios, UNIT 8A, BEECHING ROAD STUDIOS, Hastings, United Kingdom