An introduction to Japanese stab stitch bookbinding – Recycled Risograph Notebooks

£50 (2 hour session)

The workshop is suitable for adults 18+

This workshop is with Marie. Booking is essential.

(Studio based)

This session is an introduction to Japanese stab binding, learning about paper and binding methods. We will be making custom A6 recycled Risograph notebooks with bellyband as well as coming away with the skills you have learnt during the session.

We provide all materials. The ink used in the cover stock (riso printed) for this workshop is soy/rice bran based, please wear suitable clothing as it can stain fabrics.

A bookbinding equipment pack is available to buy after the session to take home.

You will need a steady hand as we will be using awls and scalpels during this session.

Risograph prints we recycle will vary session to session although we use the most colourful for these workshops and still recycle others.

These workshops are mobile - Want us to visit your workplace, school or college? Email us to chat!

General information:

• Workshops are non refundable

• The Hotwalls Studios and Round tower are wheelchair friendly, however please let us know in advance so we can accommodate more space and working heights

• There are public toilets including an accessible toilet situated at the Hotwalls Studios. There are no toilets within our studio

• There is limited, free one hour on road parking as well as payable metered parking. There are also areas to lock up your bike(s). The Hotwalls Studios has good transport links too – If you have any questions about how to get to us please email us

• We are a working print studio and open to the public (Studio based workshops)

• We have The Canteen at the Hotwalls Studios which serves great tea, coffee and lunch with beautiful views

• Please do not attend if you are showing any symptoms or have been in contact with anyone who is showing symptoms of COVID-19. We will rebook you, however please try to give us as much notice as possible

Round Tower Workshops:

• All surfaces will be cleaned in advance of the course and at the end of the day
• Anyone entering the room must use sanitiser on arrival (provided)
• Learners are asked to respect those following social distancing and/or mask wearing
• Trainer has option to exclude any person who may be exhibiting possible COViD symptoms
• Door and windows to training room to be left open to ensure adequate ventilation
• Refreshments – you are welcome to bring any food or drink for the day with you
• The Round Tower can get cold especially with the doors and windows open for ventilation so dress appropriately. It does have some heaters.

Children's Workshops:

• We would like to point out that no photos will be taken at the workshop without express permission of the parents/guardians. No photos/video are to be taken and/or shared on social media platforms unless they are of your own child only and do not include others. 

• Children must be accompanied at all times. You are responsible for your own child/children 

• We are part of the Pompey Breastfeeding Welcome Scheme