Paper
Our theme for March is PAPER. While books can be made from all sorts of materials one of the most prevalent is paper. Hand made with a deckle edge or a vast ream of smooth machine produced cartridge paper the … Continue reading Paper
Lay Flat Glued Bindings
Our theme for January and February is Lay Flat glued bindings. Lay flat glued bindings are often used where there are full spread illustrations such as in childrens board books, for photographic books where the gutter would interfere with the … Continue reading Lay Flat Glued Bindings
Book Arts in Edinburgh – Spring 2024
And that’s a wrap for 2023! But we are back on January 3rd 2024! Please join us in-person at the library for our evening meetings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month – all welcome – drop in … Continue reading Book Arts in Edinburgh – Spring 2024
Autumn 2023
Please join us in-person at the library for our evening meetings on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month – all welcome – drop in between 17:30 to 19:30 (free). Just look for the reserved tables or ask the … Continue reading Autumn 2023
Book Arts In Edinburgh – What’s On – March 2023
The morning meetings are on the first and third Wednesdays of the month online, pop in from 10:30 and bind some artists’ books or fold some ‘zines along with us while catching up on book goings on – 1st and … Continue reading Book Arts In Edinburgh – What’s On – March 2023
Book Arts in Edinburgh – January and February 2023
Our morning meetings resume on the first and third Wednesdays of the month online, pop in from 10:30 4th and 18th of January. 1st and 15th of February. We will hold the virtual meetings at the regular meetup time – … Continue reading Book Arts in Edinburgh – January and February 2023
Book Arts In Edinburgh – What’s On – December 2022
The morning meeting on the first Wednesday of the month will be online, pop in from 10:30 and bind some artists’ books or fold some ‘zines along with us while catching up on book goings on – 7th of December. … Continue reading Book Arts In Edinburgh – What’s On – December 2022
Book Arts In Edinburgh – What’s On – November 2022
Morning meetings on the first and third Wednesday of the month will continue online, pop in from 10:30 and bind some artists’ books or fold some ‘zines along with us while catching up on book goings on – 2nd and … Continue reading Book Arts In Edinburgh – What’s On – November 2022
Book Arts In Edinburgh – What’s On – October 2022
Morning meetings on the first and third Wednesday of the month will continue online, pop in from 10:30 and bind some artists’ books or fold some ‘zines along with us while catching up on book goings on – 5th and … Continue reading Book Arts In Edinburgh – What’s On – October 2022
Origami Envelopes
Not just for letters. Envelopes can be used to hold collections and package gifts. Glue or stitch them into books to provide storage for small or oddly shaped items. The variety is vast – below are some resource links to … Continue reading Origami Envelopes