{"product_id":"intermediate-bookbinding-half-quarter-bindings-with-recess-01-08-2026","title":"INTERMEDIATE BOOKBINDING: Half \u0026 Quarter Bindings with Recess 01\/08\/2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn ideal workshop for those with a little bookbinding experience, and build upon skills and techniques learned in Introduction to Bookbinding 1–3. All materials and tools provided.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDuring this workshop participants will learn how to make two case-bound books with a flat back (spine):\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first book will be a ‘half-binding’, a technique where bookcloth is used on the spine and corners of the cover (case) in contrasting materials or colours. Traditionally used as a means of economising on the use of leather, this style of a half-binding is perfect for personalising, colour matching and contrasting a book design.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second book is a case binding with a recessed cover. Particiapnts will learn how to create a recess to hold a print, photograph or image. Perfect for photographers, designers and artists to showcase their work on the cover as well as inside their own handmade books. Participants are encouraged to bring a print, image or photograph (no bigger than 8x12cm) to recess into the cover. (Images coming soon)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workshop will be led by Kate Rochester, an award-winning bookbinder and educator. Kate founded Hanbury Press, an independent press and bindery, in 2004 and has been a regular and highly-regarded instructor at LCBA since 2014.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn completion of the workshop participants will leave with a set of their own books and the skills to make more at home using minimal equipment.\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"mailto:hello@londonbookarts.org\" title=\"email us\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Centre for Book Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57644522439040,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4524\/8002\/files\/DSC05537.jpg?v=1746716431","url":"https:\/\/londonbookarts.org\/en-us\/products\/intermediate-bookbinding-half-quarter-bindings-with-recess-01-08-2026","provider":"London Centre for Book Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}