If you are interested in the upcycling of books this Bookbinding course will teach you how to make: a single section pamphlet binding incorporating a cloth spine, use coloured endpapers and marble board papers, how to sew multi section bindings including a flat back and round back case bindings, and how to trim a sewn book block using the binderies electric guillotine, You will also in the preparation of the round back case binding learn how to back a book block in a traditional lay press. The production of a quarter leather binding with five raised bands introduces you to leather paring, learning how to sew silk headbands and to produce a label for the spine. The production of a spine label will introduce you to gold tooling using foil. The course also includes an introduction to book restoration and the technique of re-backing a cloth bound book in need of repair. Students with an interest in Bookbinding, all levels are welcome. It is important to note that craft courses are practical and require a degree of manual dexterity. If you need to bring a carer with you, or be accompanied by another person, please ask to speak with the Programme Manager.
Name: Bookbinding Qualification title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Generic award - no awarding body Created 20150720 09:57:28 Updated 20150720 09:57:28
Books, materials, some small hand tools. Apart from pens and notepads please do not buy books or equipment before the start of your course. Details will be discussed at the first session or if necessary your tutor will send a list a week before the course starts. Equipment required Books, materials, some small hand tools. Apart from pens and notepads please do not buy books or equipment before the start of your course. Details will be discussed at the first session or if necessary your tutor will send a list a week before the course starts.
Kent Training and Apprenticeship Service / Kent Adult Education (Community Learning and Skills)
adult.education@kent.gov.uk
0845 606 5606
http://www.kent.gov.uk/adulted
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College Road
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Sittingbourne
County:Kent
Title: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Qualification: Non regulated Community Learning provision, Crafts, Creative Arts and Design Classification: Arts, Media and Publishing