COPTIC BOOKBINDING WORKSHOP

This ancient bookbinding methodology, originating in Egypt and Ethiopia as early as the 2nd century, combines independent sections of papers, stitched together with a chain-like stitch which can be seen on the open spine. The book opens fully and lays flat and has hard covers.

You will learn how to fold and cut paper, use bookbinding tools to stitch the sections as well as cut and glue the covers.

Materials: You can choose among different thread colours for the stitches on the spine, as well as different decorative papers for the covers. Inside pages are blank, high quality paper. All materials and tools are included.

Final product to take home: An A5 book.

Duration: 3 hours, from 15 to 18.00h.

Cost: 65€

Number of participants: minimum of 3, maximum of 6 participants.

Location: Drucksalon Atelier. Brunnenstrasse 73, 13355 Berlin Mitte

Coronavirus Prevention:

• 2G+ applies, participants must present proof of vaccination or be recovered from Covid 19 using a QR code, either on te phone or a paper electronic certificate. We will use the CovCheck App to check all certificates.
• FFP2 masks are to be used at all times. Participants will be seated at their posts and observing a 1.5m distance between them.