Join Our Book Repair & Restoration Course
Date: 14th June 2026
Time: 10am - 1.30pm
Cost: $150 per student
Discover the art of book repair and restoration in this introductory workshop. Bring along your cherished damaged books and learn practical techniques to help bring them back to life.
With expert guidance, you’ll explore a range of repair and restoration skills, depending on the condition of the books you bring. Techniques may include:
Repairing damaged paper using Japanese paper techniques
Restoring and touching up leather bindings
Re-attaching broken spines
Cleaning and refreshing book covers and pages
Ironing and repairing paper tears
Removing tape and other debris
And much more!
As the session is limited to three hours, we recommend attending multiple workshops to deepen your skills over time. Please note: all work must be completed on-site. No materials will be provided to take home.
Bring a variety of books to practice on (the more diverse, the better!), or select from our pile of broken books for a nominal fee.
All materials, tools, tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided.
No prior repair experience is necessary. However, you must have completed Beginner 1.01 and Case-binding 1.01 and 1.02.
Why? Understanding how a book is constructed is essential; f you don’t know how a book is put together, how can you safely take it apart and repair it with care?
Confidence using sharp instruments and the ability to follow instructions are essential.
Suitable for participants with basic crafting skills (cutting, folding, measuring).
Refunds are not available for change of mind. Please review our Terms and Conditions before booking.
Workshop written and delivered by Isabelle McGowan © 2020 Isabelle McGowan. All rights reserved.
Join Our Book Repair & Restoration Course
Date: 14th June 2026
Time: 10am - 1.30pm
Cost: $150 per student
Discover the art of book repair and restoration in this introductory workshop. Bring along your cherished damaged books and learn practical techniques to help bring them back to life.
With expert guidance, you’ll explore a range of repair and restoration skills, depending on the condition of the books you bring. Techniques may include:
Repairing damaged paper using Japanese paper techniques
Restoring and touching up leather bindings
Re-attaching broken spines
Cleaning and refreshing book covers and pages
Ironing and repairing paper tears
Removing tape and other debris
And much more!
As the session is limited to three hours, we recommend attending multiple workshops to deepen your skills over time. Please note: all work must be completed on-site. No materials will be provided to take home.
Bring a variety of books to practice on (the more diverse, the better!), or select from our pile of broken books for a nominal fee.
All materials, tools, tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided.
No prior repair experience is necessary. However, you must have completed Beginner 1.01 and Case-binding 1.01 and 1.02.
Why? Understanding how a book is constructed is essential; f you don’t know how a book is put together, how can you safely take it apart and repair it with care?
Confidence using sharp instruments and the ability to follow instructions are essential.
Suitable for participants with basic crafting skills (cutting, folding, measuring).
Refunds are not available for change of mind. Please review our Terms and Conditions before booking.
Workshop written and delivered by Isabelle McGowan © 2020 Isabelle McGowan. All rights reserved.
