Immerse yourself in the centuries-old craft of bookbinding and experience with your own eyes and hands just how contemporary this tradition can be. During the bookbinding workshop, you will bind a personal booklet using needle and thread. Step by step, you will fold each signature, prick the sewing pattern for the French linked stitch, and then sew the booklet together by hand into a beautiful whole. The workshop is led by three experienced bookbinders who will happily guide you through the process!

This workshop is offered by CVO GENT.

CVO GENT CHERISHES ARTISANAL HERITAGE

Crafts contribute to the cultural identity and diversity of our society. They reflect the traditions, values, and history of our community. That is why we at CVO GENT consider it important to keep our cultural heritage alive and pass it on to this and future generations.

We offer 6 crafts: Handweaving, Bookbinding, Lace making, Upholstery, Ornamental metalworking, and Sewing.

BOOKBINDING

Immerse yourself and stimulate your senses throughout the entire process; prick up your ears as you rustle through your book, enjoy the scent of the paper, let your fingers glide over the cover, and feast your eyes on all that beauty.

This course at CVO GENT teaches you everything about centuries-old, traditional, and more contemporary bookbinding techniques, focusing on both general basics and refined finishing techniques. With all this acquired knowledge, you will be binding your own unique books in no time.