Cyanotype & Bookbinding

I’ve teamed up with Artist Kit Martin to bring you this blue themed workshop, which combines cyanotype printing & bookbinding techniques, resulting in a collection of unique books with decorative stitching.

For the spring edition of this workshop we share our step by step instructions with you via a series of video tutorials accompanied by a special Zoom live welcome event from 6-7pm on 1 April  and a follow up sharing event 6-7pm on 18 April (UK time), where you can ask questions, see examples, and get inspired to get making.

*Please note: these Zoom sessions are optional, if you can’t attend this will not affect the workshop, a recording can be sent upon request.

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Kit will introduce the cyanotype process and guide you in creating a range of eye-catching prints onto paper, working with found materials, such as foliage, lace and feathers. I will then show you how to make a hardback book with decorative triple chain stitch and envelope insert, plus a bundle of single chain stitch notebooks with the option to incorporate your prints into the cover and/or inside pages. The videos can be worked through at your own pace and you will have continued access.

We are creating a limited edition of kits to accompany this workshop – they contain 4 pre-coated cyanotype papers and additional materials to make one A6 hardback book and three soft cover notebooks with decorative stitching. Kits will be posted out mid/end of March to ensure they reach you in time for our Zoom welcome event on 1 April.

There is also the option to purchase access to the workshop without a kit, see below.

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Purchase options

• Our Spring edition of kits that accompany this workshop are now *SOLD OUT* – it is likely that we will restock and make more available later in the year, with a Zoom welcome and sharing event to coordinate with this – sign up to my mailing list to receive updates.
• If you would like to source your own materials, there is the option of buying access to the online workshop without a kit, see information on this below… 

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Purchasing access to online workshop, no kit

There are two options here – you can purchase access to both the cyanotype and bookbinding tutorials or purchase access to the bookbinding tutorials as a stand alone – a good option if you are already familiar with cyanotype printing process.

Upon purchasing you will be given access to a PDF download, which includes info on where to source materials, specific measurements and advice on how to scale up and down to produce books of different sizes, plus, a list if useful resources. Below is an overview of what tools/materials you will need to follow the workshop – 

Materials / tool list:

• Tools: Awl / Bone folder / Pencil / Bookbinding needle / Scissors / Cutting mat
• Waxed linen thread or waxed embroidery thread on a blue theme
• Greyboard or mountboard (2-5mm thick) 
• Blue book cloth 
• UHU glue
• A4 white paper cut on the long edge – I use 170gsm recyled paper
• A5 copy paper
• Decorative paper to incorporate into the cover and add details
• Cyanotype paper, A5 X3, either ready-coated or coated yourself (if doing yourself you will need the cyanotype chemicals)
• Sheet of glass or picture frame to hold down your print while exposed to light

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*Please note: you will receive log in details to access the online workshop within 48 hours.