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Booking Form 2010

SUMMER SCHOOL 26th July-31st July 2010

'Creative Bookbinding (Mainly Non-Adhesive)' with Christopher Rowlatt.

Wednesday 28th to Saturday 31st Whether or not you came on the marbling course, here is your chance to enjoy and learn how to make and design books. Bookbinding is a wonderful way of showing off colour and ideas. Each day a simple book form will be introduced and developed. Guidance with tool skills and use of materials is given. General notes for bookbinding will be supplied as well as the necessary materials to add to your marbled or decorated papers.

CHRISTOPHER ROWLATT has been bookbinding since 1976 and marbling since 1977. A qualified teacher since 1972 and working full time in his successful paper marbling and conservation bookbinding business since 1990, has given him skills he wishes to pass on. He teaches at West Dean & other colleges. His conservation bookbinding is in great demand by individuals as well as Archives and Conservators. He exhibits widely in the UK and is a member of the Gloucestershire Guild of Craftsmen.

Course Cost for 4 days £140. There will be a materials charge of up to £20. A basic tool kit will be provided (please bring left handed equipment if required). Non Refundable Deposit £50.