Image of bookbinding with different coloured paper showing the inside and the outside case.

Saturday 9 May 2026

Bookbinding: Japanese Books in a Wraparound Case

With Megan Stallworthy of Celandine Books.

10.30am–4pm | £75/£65 concessions

Learn Japanese bookbinding techniques with Megan Stallworthy of Celandine books.

Japanese-style books are elegant and practical bindings, ideal for artists and printmakers working with the book form, or for anybody who would like to make their own sketchbook or notebook. On this workshop we will make 4 different Toji binding styles, (four hole, noble, tortoise shell and hemp leaf) all housed within a Hako Chitsu, a traditional Japanese folding case, which is covered in cloth, lined with decorative paper and finished with bone clasps. All the tools and materials will be supplied.

Time

10.30am-4pm

Location

The Burton at Bideford

Who is this course for?

Suitable for all levels, including beginners. Ages 16+, 10 spaces available.

How to book

Call the gallery on 01237 471455 or book via Eventbrite using the button above. Please note that bookings via Eventbrite incur a booking fee. If Eventbrite is showing the event as sold out please call the gallery as there may still be spaces.

Concessionary rates

Concessionary rates need to be booked directly through the gallery either in person or by calling 01237 471455.

Cancellations and refunds

Workshops cancelled with less than five days’ notice are non-refundable. An Eventbrite admin fee will be automatically deducted for workshops cancelled with more than five days’ notice.

Car parking

This workshop takes place at The Burton at Bideford. We are situated on the edge of Victoria Park in Bideford, North Devon, next to a Torridge District Council-owned car park where charges apply. For more details on parking in Bideford, visit the Torridge District Council website.