Bookbinding 2: Folded Book Formats
This course is available for enrolment.
Course code: C60B
Enjoyable introduction to bookbinding while encouraging creativity, resourcefulness and confidence in working with handmade books.
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From 06 Nov 2026
to 04 Dec 2026
Friday 13:00-16:00 5 weeks- Date
- 06 Nov 2026
- Time
- 13:00 to 16:00
- Date
- 13 Nov 2026
- Time
- 13:00 to 16:00
- Date
- 20 Nov 2026
- Time
- 13:00 to 16:00
- Date
- 27 Nov 2026
- Time
- 13:00 to 16:00
- Date
- 04 Dec 2026
- Time
- 13:00 to 16:00
- Tutor
- Emma Hopton
- who
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Bristol Adult Learning
0117 903 8844
Description
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Using folding, scoring and cutting techniques, this course explores innovative book structures and creative paper construction.</span></span></span></p>
What can students expect?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">No needle, no thread, no glue. Simple in principle but surprisingly versatile, folded book structures can transform a single sheet of paper into something elegant, ingenious or unexpectedly complex. Change the folds, add a cut, alter the format, and entirely new possibilities emerge. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">This term explores the creative potential of folded books, from straightforward structures to ingenious paper-engineered forms. Through practical, hands-on sessions, learners will develop bookmaking skills using paper, card and simple hand tools, discovering how folding, scoring and cutting can create a remarkable variety of books without the need for stitching or adhesive. </span></span></span></p>
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Some weeks you will leave with one beautifully finished book; others you will make several in quick succession depending on the simplicity or complexity of the format. Traditional techniques form the foundation of the course, with plenty of opportunities to experiment, customise and develop your own style.</span></span></span></p>
Late starters allowed?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Yes, however it is recommended you join by the second session to make the most of the course.</span></span></span></p>
Previous experience required?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">No. Suitable for both beginners and those with some experience.</span></span></span></p>
What is the progression route?
<p><span style="font-size:16px">Learners can re-enrol the following term to discover a new type of bookbinding.</span></p>
Are there any extra costs?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">No. Fee includes tools and materials.</span></span></span></p>
Work set between sessions?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">No, but learners may want to practise or research ideas.</span></span></span></p>
What should students bring?
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Reading glasses if worn</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">A willingness to experiment and create</span></span></span></li>
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Teaching method/style?
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Each stage of the process is demonstrated, with individual support provided as needed, alongside opportunities for discussion and reflection to develop ideas and skills.</span></span></span></p>
Course Cancellations and Refunds
<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">If we cancel your course</span></span></strong></span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">You will receive a full refund of course fees.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We are not responsible for any additional costs, such as materials already purchased.</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">If you cancel</span></span></strong></span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">7 days or more before the start date: refund minus a 20% administration fee.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: no refund provided.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Enrolments are non-transferable. If you are unable to attend, you will not be able to send another person in your place.</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Refund processing</span></span></strong></span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Refunds for online or telephone enrolments will be made via the original payment method within 14 days of approval. </span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If you enrolled in the office, you will need to come in with your payment card to arrange a refund.</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Transfers</span></span></strong></span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">7 days or more before the start date: transfer minus a 10% transfer fee.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Less than 7 days before the start date or after the course has started: no transfer provided.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">All transfers are subject to availability.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Transfers between Language levels may be possible with less than 7 days’ notice, subject to availability.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">Enrolments are non-transferable. If you are unable to attend, you will not be able to send another person in your place.</span></span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">If we cancel your course, and you wish to transfer to another course this will be free of charge.</span></span></span></span></li>
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<p><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><strong><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif"><span style="color:black">Illness and non-attendance</span></span></strong></span></span></p>
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<li><span style="font-size:12pt"><span style="color:black"><span style="font-family:"Times New Roman",serif"><span style="font-family:"Arial",sans-serif">We recognise that illness and unforeseen circumstances may arise. However, please note that we are unable to offer refunds, credits, or transfers for missed sessions due to ill health or non-attendance.</span></span></span></span></li>
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