Supervised Sessions are designed for those who have completed Introduction to Letterpress Printing and want to take the next step in working on their own projects using the facilities at the London Centre for Book Arts.

The Sessions are an ideal way to get started on projects such as greeting cards, business cards, invitations, artist books, and posters with help from an expert along the way. Participants will have full access to the letterpress studio, including presses and our extensive collection of wood and metal type and ornaments. 

Small groups with plenty of one-to-one assistance and advice.

Access to letterpress studio facilities as well as some finishing equipment (guillotine, board chopper, creaser, etc.).

Experience working at LCBA before becoming a studio member.

Proofing paper, inks and all tools are included. Please bring any other materials with you on the day. Alternatively, papers, cards and envelopes can be purchased from the LCBA Shop on the day at a 10% discount.

Upon completion, participants will be able work independently on the presses by becoming a studio member or purchasing a Studio Pass.

London Centre for Book Arts is a recognised artist-run, open-access studio with a focus on books and publications. Since 2012, LCBA has been at the forefront of teaching and promoting the heritage craft of bookbinding in the UK. Based on our popular workshops, Making Books: a guide to creating hand-crafted books by the London Centre for Book Arts was published in 2017 and has since been published in seven different languages.

Workshop participants receive 10% discount on purchases made in-person from the LCBA Shop on the day of the workshop.

Cancellation Policy


If you are unable to make a workshop, please let us know as soon as possible so that we can re-list your place. We are a very small organisation and proceeds from each ticket goes towards crucial overheads. Cancellations made after 21 days before the start date of the workshop are not refundable or transferable.

Waitlist

If a workshop you wish to join is fully booked, please email us to be put on the waitlist in the event of any cancellations

We run bespoke workshops & experiences for individuals and groups  – for more information please email hello@londonbookarts.org

Accessibility
LCBA is wheelchair accessible and barrier free.
There are accessible, gender neutral toilets.
Public transport options to LCBA can be seen under Find Us, but the routes from stations to LCBA has uneven pavements that are narrow. There are two disabled parking spaces just across the road from the entrance to LCBA. For more information on access please email hello@londonbookarts.org