Coptic Stitch Bookbinding

Meet founder, Angelina Foster. As an artist and a printmaker, I draw deeply on words, symbols, and stories from Ireland’s past. I’m passionate about fostering arts participation, self-expression, and connection through hands-on, immersive workshops and art experiences in and around my studio in Kildare.

Blueway Art Studio

Make your own notebook in a fun, hands-on book-binding workshop where you’ll give new life to traditional skills and create a beautiful book

Books & Bookmaking with Letterpress

Series of workshops and experiences exploring bookmaking through bookbinding, book structures and book themes with letterpress and other traditional printmaking techniques.

Learn the Coptic Stitch technique of bookbinding with Angelina Foster at Blueway Art Studio. Angelina will guide you to bind your own fabric-clothed journal or sketchbook. Coptic stitch is particularly great for sketchbooks as the pages open completely flat so you can draw or write across the 2 pages. It is also great if you are trying to find a way to visually document or collate a project.Often associated with medieval bookbinding, Coptic stitch actually dates from Egypt in the 2nd century (the Copts).With a choice of artist and writing paper, your book is a step in your own story. You will also bind a small single signature softcover notebook, using a choice of naturally dyed botanical covers or feel free to bring your own artwork. There is something very special about binding your own sketchbook, notebook or diary. If you keep a diary, like to write or sketch this is a perfect way to connect with your thoughts.You make your book from start to finish, choosing your own papers and covers. Feel free to bring your own paper with sketches, writing, photos and anything you wish to include. Spaces are limited to just 4-5 people to ensure full guidence. All materials included (we will be using a variety of quality recycled papers, Japanese Awagami papers, lined papers, book cloth, French waxed linen thread and a selection of Florentine endpapers. Tea, coffee, and biccies included Workshop highlights: Learn the Coptic stitch technique of bookbinding.Choose papers, covers, and inks to suit your project.Create a beautiful notebook you can take home.

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