Half Case Binding
Steps in the half case binding of a book to hold a volume on butterfly observations. Rebound by G. Lyall. Continue reading Half Case Binding
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Weekly Meetings
Our weekly online meetings have continued throughout the pandemic. We will continue the virtual free drop-in meetings until at least 2022. 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month from 10:30. 2nd and 4th Wednesday of the month from 17:30. Join us – everyone is welcome. Continue reading Weekly Meetings
Concertina spine books and their variations.
The past couple of meetings a few of us have been experimenting with the seemingly infinite variations that a concertina spine and stitched pamphlets allow. All the variations we worked on had this starting constraint – a sheet of paper … Continue reading Concertina spine books and their variations.
27th February – Change of Venue
On Wednesday the 27th we will meet at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery Cafe on Queen Street Edinburgh from 10:15 am. All welcome. The following week we will be back at the Forrest Cafe, as usual. Continue reading 27th February – Change of Venue
Instagram – bound_in_edinburgh
For all our day-to-day projects and some candid photos from the meet-ups please have a look at the groups Instagram page. Continue reading Instagram – bound_in_edinburgh
Bound In Edinburgh
A new group for sharing ideas and techniques on bookbinding. Come and meet like-minded people making and repairing books, journals, ‘zines and boxes. We meet weekly at : Forest Cafe, Tollcross (141 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh EH3 9JN) Wednesday, 10.15am Free, but please support the cafe by buying a coffee etc. Continue reading Bound In Edinburgh
Book Arts in Edinburgh – What’s On February
Book arts events and exhibitions in Edinburgh this February: Artists’ Book Market at the Fruitmarket and Stills 9th/10th. VAS Alight at the RSA until Friday 22nd. Rare Books at the UofE Main Library until 2nd March. Treasure Displays – 25 years of the Elizabeth Soutar Bookbinding Competition at NLS until 13th April. Bound In Edinburgh (That’s us!) each Wednesday morning. If you know of any other book art events or exhibitions coming up, please leave the details in a comment. Continue reading Book Arts in Edinburgh – What’s On February