Workshops and Events

“Our workshops attract many different types of people for many different reasons. I have had friendship groups who have turned up with birthday cake, individuals who are thinking of delving deeper into bookbinding, and lots of people who just want to use their hands and get off screens for a day.”

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Types of workshops and events

  • Spend the day with Philippa in her studio in the beautiful village of Iden, East Sussex. During this one-to-one session, you will learn to make a decorative hard-back, hand bound book from a selection of beautiful printed cloths and papers. You will learn about the art of bookbinding and the tools involved in this artisan process in an intimate, rural setting that makes for a peaceful, creative experience. A typical day will run from 10.30am until 3.30pm with tea and coffee provided, a short break for lunch (not included) and you will take home your very own hand crafted book.

    £95 per person.

  • Up to three people will spend the day with Philippa in her studio in the beautiful village of Iden, East Sussex. During this small group session, you will learn to make a decorative hard-back, hand bound book from a selection of beautiful printed cloths and papers. You will learn about the art of bookbinding and the tools involved in this artisan process in an intimate, rural setting that makes for a peaceful, creative experience. A typical day will run from 10.30am until 3.30pm with tea and coffee provided, a short break for lunch (not included) and you will take home your very own hand crafted book. A perfectly creative day out with friends or family.

    £85 per person

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Seagull Bindery Group Workshop at Waterline walled gardens Hawkhurst
Three women around a green cutting mat working on a crafting project, with notebooks and tools on the table.
Two women are working together at a crafting table with green cutting mat, scissors, and wooden model. One woman with long brown hair in a blue top is seated, and the other woman with shoulder-length dark hair in a denim jacket is standing and leaning over the table. The background shows storage shelves with various craft supplies.
A person in a red sweater is flipping through patterned paper sheets on a cluttered table.
A setup for vinyl record cutting or engraving on a wooden workbench, including a turntable-like device with a metal arm and a sharp cutting tool, surrounded by various wood pieces and tools.
Person using a paint roller to cover a fabric with adhesive on a work table with a green cutting mat.

Still have questions? Take a look at the FAQ or reach out anytime. If you’re feeling ready, go ahead and register for a workshop.

Your Questions, Answered
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  • Yes. Our workshops are tailored to meet different levels of experience, including beginners. 

  • No. The studio is in a rural location, so travel by car, or a short taxi journey from Rye Station will be essential. 

  • Yes, but check with Philippa in advance to confirm if the materials you want to bring will be suitable for bookbinding.

  • No. As this is a rural location and quite a long day, please bring something to eat. We will supply lashings of tea and coffee. 

  • Yes, there is plenty of easy parking for the studio.

  • No. The only current access to the studio is via stairs with a handrail. Our larger, off-site workshops are wheelchair friendly.