Join Our Book Repair & Restoration Course
Date: 15th March 2026
Time: 10am - 2pm
Cost: $200 per student, Wild Binders $100
Discover the art of book repair and restoration in this series of introductory workshop! Bring your cherished books and learn step-by-step techniques to bring them back to life.
With expert guidance, you'll explore various skills based 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 tears on paper
Removing tapes and other debris
And much more!
This series of workshop is an introduction to book repair techniques. Proficiency will require ongoing practice and additional sessions.
As the session is limited to four hours, we recommend attending multiple workshops to deepen your skills.
All work must be completed on-site; no materials will be provided to take home.
A variety of books to practice on (the more diverse, the better!)or choose from our pile of broken book for a nominal fee.
All materials, tools, tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided.
No prior experience in repair work is necessary, but we do recommend completing at least one beginner bookbinding course with us first. Why? Because understanding how a book is constructed is essential; if you don’t know how a book is put together, how can you begin to take it apart and repair it with care?
Confidence in using sharp instruments and the ability to follow instructions are essential.
Suitable for those with basic crafting skills, such as cutting, folding, and measuring.
Workshop written and delivered by Isabelle McGowan © 2020 Isabelle McGowan. All rights reserved.
Join Our Book Repair & Restoration Course
Date: 15th March 2026
Time: 10am - 2pm
Cost: $200 per student, Wild Binders $100
Discover the art of book repair and restoration in this series of introductory workshop! Bring your cherished books and learn step-by-step techniques to bring them back to life.
With expert guidance, you'll explore various skills based 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 tears on paper
Removing tapes and other debris
And much more!
This series of workshop is an introduction to book repair techniques. Proficiency will require ongoing practice and additional sessions.
As the session is limited to four hours, we recommend attending multiple workshops to deepen your skills.
All work must be completed on-site; no materials will be provided to take home.
A variety of books to practice on (the more diverse, the better!)or choose from our pile of broken book for a nominal fee.
All materials, tools, tea, coffee, and biscuits will be provided.
No prior experience in repair work is necessary, but we do recommend completing at least one beginner bookbinding course with us first. Why? Because understanding how a book is constructed is essential; if you don’t know how a book is put together, how can you begin to take it apart and repair it with care?
Confidence in using sharp instruments and the ability to follow instructions are essential.
Suitable for those with basic crafting skills, such as cutting, folding, and measuring.
Workshop written and delivered by Isabelle McGowan © 2020 Isabelle McGowan. All rights reserved.
