Workshops & Courses

Upcoming workshops and courses

Workshops and courses at Green’s Books are run in small groups and provide step-by-step tuition in various bookbinding and conservation techniques. Unless otherwise stated, they are held at our studio in Ledbury and run from 10:00am to 4:30pm with refreshments, handouts, and materials included in the fee.

For details and booking, please contact enquiries@greensbooks.co.uk

Cancellation policy: Students wishing to cancel their attendance at a workshop are asked to give at least one month’s notice; whereupon they may receive a full refund, less a £10 administration fee. Subject to availability and at the discretion of Green’s Books, places may be rescheduled.


Studio open day, Saturday 4th July 2026, 1.00pm – 5.00pm.

 

 

 

 


Leather-edged slip case, Saturday 1st August 2026, £130 + VAT,

A fun and engaging one day workshop making an elegant leather-edged slipcase suitable for any book. All tools and materials are included, however, participants are required to bring an everyman book to make their slipcase for; with approximate dimensions : H: 175 mm W: 110 mm D: 25 mm, dimensions not to exceed H: 200 mm W: 130 mm D: 40 mm.

Appropriate for those with some previous experience in hand crafts.


An Introduction to Bookbinding, Saturday 5th September 2026, £130 + VAT.

A fun and informative day that introduces the subject of bookbinding; including tools & materials, terminology and a bit of the history too. You’ll make a simple single-section binding with all tools and materials provided. Suitable for all levels with no prior experience required.

 

 


Leather Paring & Sharpening for Bookbinders, Saturday 10th & Sunday 11th October 2026, £260 + VAT.

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