{"product_id":"introduction-to-publishing-practices-18-07-2026","title":"INTRODUCTION TO PUBLISHING PRACTICES 18\/07\/2026","description":"\u003cp\u003eA day-long workshop combining practice and theory, this course teaches participants how to produce DIY publications from start to finish. Participants will leave with the skills and confidence to tackle their next publishing project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe course covers a wide range of processes and ideas, from initial concept to final binding. Topics include imposition, preparing print files, selecting materials, and finishing techniques such as Risograph printing, perfect binding, coil and wire binding, and using the electric stapler (saddle stitching).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSuitable for complete beginners, with all tools and materials are provided. Time will also be set aside to discuss individual projects with the group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe workshop is led by Emma Crabtree, an artist and designer specializing in publishing as a creative practice. Her self-published books include \u003cem\u003eTouchstone\u003c\/em\u003e, and she is the founder and publisher of AYFP, a magazine dedicated to textile and fibre crafts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUpon completion, participants will be qualified to become members and access the unique facilities at LCBA to work independently on their own projects.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"London Centre for Book Arts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57886856184192,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/4524\/8002\/files\/epoch4-cred-ayfp-sophie-nadel.jpg?v=1773942564","url":"https:\/\/londonbookarts.org\/products\/introduction-to-publishing-practices-18-07-2026","provider":"London Centre for Book Arts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}