Japanese notebook workshop in Rennes (35)

Activity description :

1. 2 hours30 minutes
2. Up to 5 people

Plunge into the heart of book craftsmanship and let Annie, bookbinder and book artist, guide you through a unique experience where you'll learn how to make a Japanese notebook (10x15cm).

Course of the workshop (2h30):

• Explore a wide range of papers and leathers to create a notebook in your own image.
• Assemble the "color guards " on the white notebook block and prepare the folded covers for gluing.
• Discover traditional Japanese bookbinding techniques and learn how to carry them out step by step.
• Use your imagination to combine colors and textures to make your notebook unique
• Pierce the booklet and create a Japanese seam using silk cord for an elegant, long-lasting finish.

Come away with your own creation! Whether as a gift or for yourself, this workshop is a wonderful introduction to the art of leatherwork and bookbinding.