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Intro to Bookbinding + Make Your Own Bookcloth Workshop Sat 16th May

Intro to Bookbinding + Make Your Own Bookcloth Workshop Sat 16th May

$120.00 AUD
$120.00 AUD
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In this beginners bookbinding workshop, you'll be creating your very own bookcloth, then making a set of three fabric covered notebooks using a simple introductory binding stitch. 

In addition to our notebook project, you'll learn how to put together an essential toolkit for binding, what to look for when choosing and using paper stocks and a couple of handy tricks for finishing off your books.

Participants will leave with their new notebook set, instructions for how to make bookcloth and notebooks, plus templates for cutting and binding so that you can continue creating at home.

This class is suitable for ages 16+, no prior experience with bookbinding is necessary! All materials and tools will be provided, however if you have a fabric that you would like to work with, bring it along and we can see if it's suitable.

We'll take a short break mid-way through our class to refresh and refuel.

WHEN?
Saturday 16th May 2026 1pm - 3.30pm

WHERE?
beKA + CLOUD Shop 1/118 Murwillumbah Street, Murwillumbah NSW 2484

BRING?
Any fabrics that you may like to use.

 

Terms & Conditions

  • Workshop places are non-refundable.
  • Transfer of participant name is allowed, please let studio know in advance.
  • We require two participants for the class to go ahead. We reserve the right to reschedule if the minimum is not met. If this class is cancelled, you will be offered a place in a future workshop held by Jo Olive.

 

Shipping & Delivery

Shipping
Items printed Out-Of-House, including wall calendars, commercially printed posters & artworks include FREE complimentary shipping globally. These items will ship separately from items made in the studio.

We ship via Australia Post. Within Australia, Flat rate shipping is $10.00, FREE shipping on retail orders over $100 & Express Shipping $15 flat rate. We ship to most International destinations, your cost is determined by location and weight at the checkout. If you do not see your country listed please reach out for a shipping quote.

For more information please visit our Shipping Policy here.

Returns & Exchanges
Please choose carefully, we do not offer refunds or exchanges for a change of mind. To qualify for a return, the item must be faulty or damaged.

Out-Of-House items are printed to order and are ineligible for refund, return, exchange or cancellation.

For more info, please view our Returns Policy here.

Sustainability

We often reuse packaging materials from our studio when sending your parcel to reduce unnecessary waste. We also strive to use sustainable paper stocks, minimal solvents and make paper from our offcuts so that we can make a positive impact on the planet.

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A Type of Cloud is inspired by warm words, simplicity, and marks made by hand. We draw on vintage ephemera, art history, and the written word to create everyday objects that invite quietude, joy, and connection.

Artist and printer Jo Olive begins each collection with pen to paper—working through collage, drawing, and relief printmaking before bringing designs to life on vintage presses. It's a hands-on process that connects us to printing history and the quiet pleasure of making things by hand.