One of the many steps in bookbinding: the sewing of the quires with a "cousoir"

 

The people who live among the books and especially those who, for their professional activity, take the books and handle them, leave them open and take them back, know that the bookbinder preserves the book. In my library, the series of Greek texts goes to pieces, the pages retained by rubber bands. Only those who had been binded, resisting all my hard work, remain proud. Anyone who loves books likes to see them so well dressed, as if they were ready to enter the long term.

Jacquelines Romilly of the Académie française in Le geste et la parole des métiers d'art by Renaud Dutreil and Erik Orsenna, 2004

 

 

Learn the art of handmade bookbinding, from classic techniques to contemporary expressions. Our comprehensive training program will enable you to master the creation of the different types of binding and protective accessories for your books.

 

Course Program

Techniques Covered :

• Full and half cloth bindings
• Full and half leather bindings (simple, corner or strip)
• Bradel and fit-on covers
• Making boxes, folders and slipcases

 

Practical information

• Opening hours:
  • Mondays from 18 to 20 h with Sara
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays from 18 to 20 with Emmanuel
• Location: Our professional workshop in Paris
• Group size: Limited to 4 students for personalized learning
• Level: Open to beginners and those looking to perfect their skills
• Duration: 30 lessons of 2 hours per week throughout the year, except during school holidays (can be started at any time, subject to availability).
• Annual fee: €1,380 (payment in 3 installments possible)

Included : Basic materials (except skins and marbled papers)

What to bring: Purchase of small personal equipment (approx. 50 €)

 

Registration conditions

• 3 months trial period (pro rata refund possible in case of withdrawal)
• Flexible integration throughout the year, subject to space availability

 

To enroll or for more information, please contact us via our online form or by phone at +33672050103.