Since its first appearance in the fourteenth century, Japanese Stab Binding has remained the most typical Japanese style binding even until today. It is a simple but strong binding that allows you to bind multiple one-sided printed sheets without showing any blank pages. This unique thread sewn technique offers a variety of opportunities for creative design, including the use of different papers and coloured threads.
During this 3.5-hour workshop, participants will get to learn basic bookbinding skills and 4 variations of Japanese Stab Binding - 4-Hole, Hemp Leaf, Noble and Tortoise Shell.
Participants will get to choose from a variety of colours for the cover and thread.
Bring home 4 finished products and use them as notebooks, sketchbooks or gift them to a loved one.
All materials and tools provided.
No experience needed.
Maximum 7 people per class.
Book size
150mm x 198mm
30 pages
Paper
Cover: 300gsm
Pages: 80gsm
Acid-free
Fountain pen friendly
Time
1:30pm - 5pm
Venue
Based Book Arts
Work + Store Building
71 Lor 23 Geylang, #03-15, Singapore 388386
Direction
By Train: Aljunied MRT Station, Exit B.
After exiting, cross the overhead bridge and you will find us on the opposite side - grey building.
By Bus: 40, 62, 63, 80, 100, 125, 125A, 137, 158
By Car: There are some parking spaces available at the building.
Doors only open 10 minutes before the workshop starts. Please let us know when you are at the lift lobby, as an access card is required to use the lift. We’ll direct you from there.
Since its first appearance in the fourteenth century, Japanese Stab Binding has remained the most typical Japanese style binding even until today. It is a simple but strong binding that allows you to bind multiple one-sided printed sheets without showing any blank pages. This unique thread sewn technique offers a variety of opportunities for creative design, including the use of different papers and coloured threads.
During this 3.5-hour workshop, participants will get to learn basic bookbinding skills and 4 variations of Japanese Stab Binding - 4-Hole, Hemp Leaf, Noble and Tortoise Shell.
Participants will get to choose from a variety of colours for the cover and thread.
Bring home 4 finished products and use them as notebooks, sketchbooks or gift them to a loved one.
All materials and tools provided.
No experience needed.
Maximum 7 people per class.
Book size
150mm x 198mm
30 pages
Paper
Cover: 300gsm
Pages: 80gsm
Acid-free
Fountain pen friendly
Time
1:30pm - 5pm
Venue
Based Book Arts
Work + Store Building
71 Lor 23 Geylang, #03-15, Singapore 388386
Direction
By Train: Aljunied MRT Station, Exit B.
After exiting, cross the overhead bridge and you will find us on the opposite side - grey building.
By Bus: 40, 62, 63, 80, 100, 125, 125A, 137, 158
By Car: There are some parking spaces available at the building.
Doors only open 10 minutes before the workshop starts. Please let us know when you are at the lift lobby, as an access card is required to use the lift. We’ll direct you from there.
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