The Stuff Books Are Made Of: Paper, Parchment and Practical Bookmaking

Sat Nov 22 2025 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm UTC+00:00

Library of Mistakes | Edinburgh

Edinburgh Bibliographical Society
Publisher/HostEdinburgh Bibliographical Society
The Stuff Books Are Made Of: Paper, Parchment and Practical Bookmaking
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Edinburgh Bibliographical Society Autumn Meeting 2025
About this Event

Edinburgh Bibliographical Society would be delighted if you would join us for a day devoted to paper and parchment. In the morning papers on medieval paper and medieval parchment will be presented by Prof. Orietta da Rold, University of Cambridge, and Prof. Kathryn Rudy, University of St. Andrews. Following a sandwich lunch, there will be a practical workshop on pop-up books, led by Gen Harrison, of Edinburgh College of Art and Typochondriacs.


Agenda

🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Doors open and Coffee
🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Welcome
🕑: 10:40 AM - 11:40 AM
Talk by Prof. Kathryn Rudy, University of St. Andrews

Info: With active fingers and moist lips: How to handle a manuscript book of hours in the fifteenth century


🕑: 11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Break
🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Talk by Prof. Orietta da Rold, University of Cambridge

Info: From Craft to Scholarship: Medieval Papermaking and the Foundations of Paper Studies in Britain


🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch
🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
'Pop-Up Paper', a practical workshop with Gen Harrison

Info: During this workshop, you will discover various pop-up paper techniques. It will cover some of the principles of paper engineering that will enable you to create beautiful books or fun cards. Whether you are a beginner or have experience, this workshop is suitable for all skill levels.
All materials will be provided.


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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Library of Mistakes, 33A Melville Street Lane, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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