Leeds Fabrication Studios Open Day Workshop - Bind your own chap book
Hereford House, 6 Edward Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7NT
Normally open by invite only, Fabrication Studios on Edward Street will be throwing open its doors which includes Anachronalia's bindery and Dr Geof's studio on the first floor. Set within a former carriage works the studios cover 3 floors and many heritage and contemporary craft disciplines.
Come make your own chapbook. Chapbooks were a cheaply produced and affordable alternative to the expensive fully bound books in Europe when early printing took off in the 16th-Century, reaching full popularity in the 17th-18th Century. A fore-runner to Zines they often combined simple woodcuts and text printed onto a single sheet and folded into a portable easy to produce pamphlet. Anachronalia will be offering the opportunity to bind your own chapbook in the style of an 18th-century chapbook, using historical techniques and a variety of woodcut-style art stamps created in collaboration with artist Dr Geof.
The workshop is a free drop-in activity and is suitable for ages 14+
Timings
- Saturday 12 September:
- 10:30-16:00
- Sunday 13 September:
- 10:30-16:00
Location & directions
Hereford House, 6 Edward Street, Leeds, West Yorkshire, LS2 7NT
- Directions:
- The entrance to the studio is on North Court, behind Thai Aroy Dee. The workshop will be taking place on the first floor.
Booking information
- Pre-booking requirement:
- Pre-booking not required
Accessibility details
The building is accessed on the ground floor via a short flight of 5 steps that turn as you enter. The bindery is on the first floor accessed via a narrow doorway and two flights of stairs. Loos are on the first floor on the same level as the bindery. The Studios are a workspace with machinery and tools and all children should be supervised at all times.
Additional information
In addition to the workshop there will be other studio holders showcasing their work and talking about how we are using the building.
- Estimated duration:
- 0 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
