ONLINE - Introduction to bookbinding: Beginner and Case-Bindings Starts 4th June 2025
This course is delivered live, via zoom. In-person attendance online is necessary, no recording shall be provided.
Chunky Book Workshop: 4th June 2025 - $225
Flat-back Case-binding: 18th June 2025 - $225
Round-back Case-binding: 2nd July 2025 - $225
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Cost: $600 for all three courses or $225 per single course
In-person attendance online is necessary, no recording shall be provided.
This winter, cosy up in the warmth of your own home and join us for a three-part online series to get you bookbinding in no time!
Experience the art of bookbinding through live, online classes. Whether you're brand new to bookbinding or looking to refresh your skills, this series will guide you step-by-step through the fundamentals. Each session is welcoming, hands-on, and easy to follow, with two camera views to ensure you don’t miss a thing—perfect for beginners.
You'll finish the series with your own beautifully crafted books and the skills to keep creating long after the classes are over.
Workshops Outline
Workshop 1: Chunky Book Workshop: 4th June2025 - $225 - 6pm - 8pm
We’ll introduce you to bookbinding materials and tools, making several types of small notebooks and journals, all held together in a beautiful leather (or vegan leather) cover.
Workshop 2: Flat-back Case-binding: 18th June 2025 - $225 - 6pm - 8pm
Create a classic hardback journal using the flat-back case-binding technique. This is the method used to craft the beautiful hardcover books you admire in fine stationery stores and bookshops.
Workshop 3: Round-back Case-binding: 2nd July 2025 - $225 - 6pm - 8pm
Learn to sew your own rounded-spine journal; perfect for writing, sketching, or artistic endeavours. This class is important if you would like to make books with leather int he future.
Each workshop introduces new sewing methods and book structure. While the series flows naturally, each class teaches a different form of binding, building your confidence and range of skills.
Who Can Join
This series is designed for beginners who have basic crafting skills such as cutting, folding, and measuring. Verbal and visual instructions will be provided live during each session, so participants must be comfortable following instructions via a digital device.
Important Details
Materials: All essential materials and tools (purchase from us or provide yourself) will be shipped to you ahead of the class. Please ensure you provide the correct postal address when registering.
Shipping: We currently only ship within Australia. For participants outside Australia, we can advise you on how to purchase materials and tools locally—email us at hello@owlandlion.com for assistance.
Booking Deadline: Bookings will close on 2 weeks before commencement of the class to allow time for materials to arrive.
Materials in Your Bookbinding Kit (we send this out to you):
Paper
Book board
Decorative paper
Book cloth
Needles
Linen thread
Tools You Will Need to Provide Yourself:
Ruler
Pencil
Cutting mat
Magazines (for waste paper)
Brush for glue
PVA glue
Bone folder
Awl
Scalpel and blade
Board cutting knife
If you don’t have the tools, Optional Purchase: Complete Tool Kit ($100)
Includes:
Bone folder
Awl
Scalpel and blade
Board cutting knife
Bookbinder’s glue brush
Bookbinder’s needles (x3)
Please note: Refunds are not available for change of mind. Kindly review our Terms and Conditions before booking.
This workshop is written and delivered by Isabelle McGowan. © 2010 Isabelle McGowan. All rights reserved.
This course is delivered live, via zoom. In-person attendance online is necessary, no recording shall be provided.
Chunky Book Workshop: 4th June 2025 - $225
Flat-back Case-binding: 18th June 2025 - $225
Round-back Case-binding: 2nd July 2025 - $225
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Cost: $600 for all three courses or $225 per single course
In-person attendance online is necessary, no recording shall be provided.
This winter, cosy up in the warmth of your own home and join us for a three-part online series to get you bookbinding in no time!
Experience the art of bookbinding through live, online classes. Whether you're brand new to bookbinding or looking to refresh your skills, this series will guide you step-by-step through the fundamentals. Each session is welcoming, hands-on, and easy to follow, with two camera views to ensure you don’t miss a thing—perfect for beginners.
You'll finish the series with your own beautifully crafted books and the skills to keep creating long after the classes are over.
Workshops Outline
Workshop 1: Chunky Book Workshop: 4th June2025 - $225 - 6pm - 8pm
We’ll introduce you to bookbinding materials and tools, making several types of small notebooks and journals, all held together in a beautiful leather (or vegan leather) cover.
Workshop 2: Flat-back Case-binding: 18th June 2025 - $225 - 6pm - 8pm
Create a classic hardback journal using the flat-back case-binding technique. This is the method used to craft the beautiful hardcover books you admire in fine stationery stores and bookshops.
Workshop 3: Round-back Case-binding: 2nd July 2025 - $225 - 6pm - 8pm
Learn to sew your own rounded-spine journal; perfect for writing, sketching, or artistic endeavours. This class is important if you would like to make books with leather int he future.
Each workshop introduces new sewing methods and book structure. While the series flows naturally, each class teaches a different form of binding, building your confidence and range of skills.
Who Can Join
This series is designed for beginners who have basic crafting skills such as cutting, folding, and measuring. Verbal and visual instructions will be provided live during each session, so participants must be comfortable following instructions via a digital device.
Important Details
Materials: All essential materials and tools (purchase from us or provide yourself) will be shipped to you ahead of the class. Please ensure you provide the correct postal address when registering.
Shipping: We currently only ship within Australia. For participants outside Australia, we can advise you on how to purchase materials and tools locally—email us at hello@owlandlion.com for assistance.
Booking Deadline: Bookings will close on 2 weeks before commencement of the class to allow time for materials to arrive.
Materials in Your Bookbinding Kit (we send this out to you):
Paper
Book board
Decorative paper
Book cloth
Needles
Linen thread
Tools You Will Need to Provide Yourself:
Ruler
Pencil
Cutting mat
Magazines (for waste paper)
Brush for glue
PVA glue
Bone folder
Awl
Scalpel and blade
Board cutting knife
If you don’t have the tools, Optional Purchase: Complete Tool Kit ($100)
Includes:
Bone folder
Awl
Scalpel and blade
Board cutting knife
Bookbinder’s glue brush
Bookbinder’s needles (x3)
Please note: Refunds are not available for change of mind. Kindly review our Terms and Conditions before booking.
This workshop is written and delivered by Isabelle McGowan. © 2010 Isabelle McGowan. All rights reserved.
This course is delivered live, via zoom. In-person attendance online is necessary, no recording shall be provided.
Chunky Book Workshop: 4th June 2025 - $225
Flat-back Case-binding: 18th June 2025 - $225
Round-back Case-binding: 2nd July 2025 - $225
Time: 6pm - 8pm
Cost: $600 for all three courses or $225 per single course
In-person attendance online is necessary, no recording shall be provided.
This winter, cosy up in the warmth of your own home and join us for a three-part online series to get you bookbinding in no time!
Experience the art of bookbinding through live, online classes. Whether you're brand new to bookbinding or looking to refresh your skills, this series will guide you step-by-step through the fundamentals. Each session is welcoming, hands-on, and easy to follow, with two camera views to ensure you don’t miss a thing—perfect for beginners.
You'll finish the series with your own beautifully crafted books and the skills to keep creating long after the classes are over.
Workshops Outline
Workshop 1: Chunky Book Workshop: 4th June2025 - $225 - 6pm - 8pm
We’ll introduce you to bookbinding materials and tools, making several types of small notebooks and journals, all held together in a beautiful leather (or vegan leather) cover.
Workshop 2: Flat-back Case-binding: 18th June 2025 - $225 - 6pm - 8pm
Create a classic hardback journal using the flat-back case-binding technique. This is the method used to craft the beautiful hardcover books you admire in fine stationery stores and bookshops.
Workshop 3: Round-back Case-binding: 2nd July 2025 - $225 - 6pm - 8pm
Learn to sew your own rounded-spine journal; perfect for writing, sketching, or artistic endeavours. This class is important if you would like to make books with leather int he future.
Each workshop introduces new sewing methods and book structure. While the series flows naturally, each class teaches a different form of binding, building your confidence and range of skills.
Who Can Join
This series is designed for beginners who have basic crafting skills such as cutting, folding, and measuring. Verbal and visual instructions will be provided live during each session, so participants must be comfortable following instructions via a digital device.
Important Details
Materials: All essential materials and tools (purchase from us or provide yourself) will be shipped to you ahead of the class. Please ensure you provide the correct postal address when registering.
Shipping: We currently only ship within Australia. For participants outside Australia, we can advise you on how to purchase materials and tools locally—email us at hello@owlandlion.com for assistance.
Booking Deadline: Bookings will close on 2 weeks before commencement of the class to allow time for materials to arrive.
Materials in Your Bookbinding Kit (we send this out to you):
Paper
Book board
Decorative paper
Book cloth
Needles
Linen thread
Tools You Will Need to Provide Yourself:
Ruler
Pencil
Cutting mat
Magazines (for waste paper)
Brush for glue
PVA glue
Bone folder
Awl
Scalpel and blade
Board cutting knife
If you don’t have the tools, Optional Purchase: Complete Tool Kit ($100)
Includes:
Bone folder
Awl
Scalpel and blade
Board cutting knife
Bookbinder’s glue brush
Bookbinder’s needles (x3)
Please note: Refunds are not available for change of mind. Kindly review our Terms and Conditions before booking.
This workshop is written and delivered by Isabelle McGowan. © 2010 Isabelle McGowan. All rights reserved.