Japanese Stab Binding Workshop

SGD 135.00 SGD 150.00

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 6 people per class.

Book size

150mm x 198mm

30 pages

Time

1:30pm - 5pm

Venue

The Bee’s Knees Press

Blk 78 Moh Guan Terrace, #01-11, Singapore 162078

Direction

Walk into the carpark via the entrance beside Flock Cafe, we are at the 7th door towards the left. Please look for the open door. If you're coming by train, we are a 10-minute walk from Tiong Bahru MRT station via Kim Tian Rd.

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 6 people per class.

Book size

150mm x 198mm

30 pages

Time

1:30pm - 5pm

Venue

The Bee’s Knees Press

Blk 78 Moh Guan Terrace, #01-11, Singapore 162078

Direction

Walk into the carpark via the entrance beside Flock Cafe, we are at the 7th door towards the left. Please look for the open door. If you're coming by train, we are a 10-minute walk from Tiong Bahru MRT station via Kim Tian Rd.

Terms and Conditions

1. All fees are not refundable.

2. No parts of the workshop may be replicated for commercial use.

3. A minimum of 2 participants is required to start a class. The organiser reserves the right to reschedule the class if the minimum requirement is unmet.

4. Reschedule is only allowed once if you are unable to attend the workshop you have signed up for.

5. Transfer of name is allowed. Please inform the organiser beforehand.