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This page contains information sheets that relate to the workshops I teach.

Various documents for past and future workshop participants.
Do contact me if you want more information. or if you are unable to download documents for any reason.
 (see home page for email)
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Click here for part 1 of concertina instructions, see right for part 2
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Click her for concertinas part 2
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Click on image for instructions for a multi section case binding
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Click here for someone elses instructions on making a single sheet book
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Click here for a list of things to bring to a workshop

A list of useful websites

The following links should open a new window so I don't lose you forever…..
 
www.societyofbookbinders.com  
Very active S.W. group running workshops, visits etc. ‘Bookbinder’ published  annually.

http://www.designerbookbinders.org.uk/
Mainly active in London, talks, workshops, competitions. ‘The New Bookbinder’ published annually.

http://www.bookart.co.uk/
Books by Paul Johnson, mainly aimed at children, very creative and inspiring

http://www.keithsmithbooks.com/
Wide range of books by Keith Smith  Many on sewing patterns & non adhesive bindings.

Bookbinding suppliers

www.hewit.com
 Bookbinding leather. Also sell small quantities of threads, paper, tools etc
www.ratchford.co.uk   tel. 01614808484
Bookcloth in small quantities, also thread, small tools etc

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C.V.

Sorry, this list needs updating, I have been busy teaching workshops, and giving talks I just haven't listed them all ..
2017
Saturday 28th October, at 10 Acre Wood Hardback book
Saturday 4th November Book Structures 1

2013 Childrens book making workshops at The Contemporary Craft Fair with Joanna Radford and the Devon Artists Network.
Makers table at The Hub on the Green's Cake and Craft Fair, Exeter
One day workshop in Chudleigh, concertinas, single sections and lotus books
Talk for Chudleigh and District amenity society.
Evening workshops at the Hub on the Green, Exeter. 
One day workshop for Peter Tavy Weavers,spinners and dyers
One day workshop with Exeter Embroidery  group
2012
Workshop and talk for Peter Tavy Guild of Weavers Spinners and Dyers
Talk at Kingsbridge U3A
Workshops at Chudfest, Chudleigh and day workshop for Chudleigh arts society
Map making as part of West Town Open Studios
2011
Two Workshops at West Town Farm near Exeter
Four days of workshops at Buddhafield festival
Took part in Devon Open Sudios as part of a group at Brook Studios, Donkeys Corner
2010
Four days of workshops at Buddhafield festival
Three one day workshops at home
Worked with Organic Arts at several playdays and farm open days
2009
Two workshops at Buddhafield festival
Four one day workshops in Cheriton Bishop and Chudleigh
2008
Three one day workshops during the year at various venues
2006
Weekend workshop at Beaford Arts
2005
A series of comissions including a wedding guest book, a wedding anniversary album, a memorial book, artists sketchbooks and book repairs.
2004 
Three one day workshops jointly taught with Bindy Wollen for Aune Head Arts
Three independent one day workshops 
Stall at Wonderworks craft fair in Chagford
Stall at Dartington bindery/Dartington Print exhibition
2003
Worked for Gavin Rookledge, a bookbinder, in London for 1 month. Go  here to see his work and see how it has influenced some of my work
2002
Classes at Dartington College with Mary Bartlett.
2001
Finished aFine Art Degree at Exeter College of Art and Design 


A local Cornish artist friend of mine

www.simonjreed.co.uk
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