Commonplace Books
Workshop Information
“A book in which are entered passages and poems, remarks, epigrams etc – original or borrowed from the works of others” A two day course to make and begin to use a book/ journal to keep ideas, dreams, recipes, anything you value…
Day 1 we will make a hardbound, open spine book, stitched on tapes. Basic papers and bookbinding materials supplied, but bring decorative papers, maps, any interesting paper you may have.
Day 2 Playing with techniques – collage, colour, print, mark making, paperfolding, pockets etc to begin filling your book. Please bring watercolours, pencils, pens, scissors, brushes and ideas…