Workshop // Bookbinding: Leather and Gold Tooling

Join the Library Society’s conservation team to dive further into the aspects of hand bookbinding. Starting with a premade book, students will be instructed on the techniques and practices of covering their book with leather and detailing it with real gold foil. Discussions will focus on the history of bookbinding and conservation techniques for preserving books within our libraries and museums.

All materials will be provided, and no prior bookbinding experience is necessary. Please wear closed-toed shoes and clothes you don’t mind getting a little messy, or bring an apron if you have one.