Through bookmaking and papercraft you can explore the variety of ways paper can be manipulated and presented to create beautiful and creative results.
The medium of paper is a great way to explore techniques and create stunning bespoke projects
Courses 2026/27
Keeping An Artist’s Journal (A81A)
Description: An inspiring course that combines sketching, painting, collage and written reflection to create expressive and personal visual journals.
Tutor: Roma Widger Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 16 Sep 2026 (Autumn) Times: Wednesday 13:00-15:30 Duration: 5 week(s)
Availability: Last few Fee: £108 (Concession: £66)
Find Out MoreBookbinding 1: Pamphlet Stitch Potential (C60A)
Description: Enjoyable introduction to bookbinding while encouraging creativity, resourcefulness and confidence in working with handmade books.
Tutor: Emma Hopton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 18 Sep 2026 (Autumn) Times: Friday 13:00-16:00 Duration: 5 week(s)
Availability: Fully booked Fee: £140 (Concession: £90)
Find Out MoreBookbinding 2: Folded Book Formats (C60B)
Description: Enjoyable introduction to bookbinding while encouraging creativity, resourcefulness and confidence in working with handmade books.
Tutor: Emma Hopton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 06 Nov 2026 (Autumn) Times: Friday 13:00-16:00 Duration: 5 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £140 (Concession: £90)
Find Out MoreChristmas Papercraft (A81B)
Description: A festive and fun introduction to papercrafting.
Tutor: Roma Widger Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 11 Nov 2026 (Autumn) Times: Wednesday 13:00-15:30 Duration: 5 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £108 (Concession: £66)
Find Out MoreIntroduction To Calligraphy (A81C)
Description: A beginner-friendly introduction to the timeless art of beautiful writing.
Tutor: Roma Widger Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 13 Jan 2027 (Spring) Times: Wednesday 13:00-15:30 Duration: 5 week(s)
Availability: Last few Fee: £108 (Concession: £66)
Find Out MoreBookbinding 3: Stab Bound Books (C60C)
Description: Enjoyable introduction to bookbinding while encouraging creativity, resourcefulness and confidence in working with handmade books.
Tutor: Emma Hopton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 15 Jan 2027 (Spring) Times: Friday 13:00-16:00 Duration: 5 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £140 (Concession: £90)
Find Out MoreBookbinding 4: Single-Section Bindings (C60D)
Description: Enjoyable introduction to bookbinding while encouraging creativity, resourcefulness and confidence in working with handmade books.
Tutor: Emma Hopton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 26 Feb 2027 (Spring) Times: Friday 13:00-16:00 Duration: 4 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £112 (Concession: £72)
Find Out MoreBookbinding 5: Exposed Spine Bindings (C60E)
Description: Enjoyable introduction to bookbinding while encouraging creativity, resourcefulness and confidence in working with handmade books.
Tutor: Emma Hopton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 16 Apr 2027 (Summer) Times: Friday 13:00-16:00 Duration: 5 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £140 (Concession: £90)
Find Out MoreKeeping An Artist’s Journal (A81F)
Description: An inspiring course that combines sketching, painting, collage and written reflection to create expressive and personal visual journals.
Tutor: Roma Widger Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 09 Jun 2027 (Summer) Times: Wednesday 13:00-15:30 Duration: 5 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £108 (Concession: £66)
Find Out MoreBookbinding 6: Multi-Section Bindings (C60F)
Description: Enjoyable introduction to bookbinding while encouraging creativity, resourcefulness and confidence in working with handmade books.
Tutor: Emma Hopton Location: Stoke Lodge (BS9 1BN)
Start Date: 11 Jun 2027 (Summer) Times: Friday 13:00-16:00 Duration: 5 week(s)
Availability: Places available Fee: £140 (Concession: £90)
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