Discover the art of book making and make a hand-bound, hardcover book of your own in this comprehensive introductory workshop at Howick Historical Village.

Run by expert bookmakers at the Auckland Regional Bindery based on site, you will be guided through the process of making A Crisscross bound book – an inventive and useful form of binding resulting in a distinct thread pattern on the cover and spine of the finished book, invented in the 1980s by Belgian bookbinder by Anne Goy.

Learn the basics on tools and materials, terminology, different styles of binding, structure of paper, grain, grammage, paper handling, repair principles and more. This course is an excellent starting point for anyone interested in the art of book crafts and leads on other workshops run by the Auckland regional Bindery.

If you wish to join and become a member of the Association of Book Crafts this allows free use of the bindery and invitation to members-only training and classes throughout the year.

All materials are provided. A half-hour break is included (bring lunch or visit the onsite café). Tickets include admission to explore the Village LIVE DAY ‘History in the Baking’.

Bookings essential. Places are limited.

See you then, this workshop is limited in numbers.