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I purchased for my daughter, she really enjoyed the course and the book she created is fabulous. Thankyou so much

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Anita was a brilliant instructor, the setting was amazing. Not only did I end up with a beautiful Irish linen notebook that I made myself, and I now have a whole new obsession.

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Bookbinding Workshop in Titanic Hotel Belfast - Sunday 15 November

Bookbinding Workshop in Titanic Hotel Belfast - Sunday 15 November

£75.00 GBP
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ONLY 13 SPACES AVAILABLE! RESERVE YOUR SPOT NOW, TICKETS SELL QUICKLY!

BRAND NEW FOR NOVEMBER: LORD PIRRIE'S OFFICE & TEA/COFFEE WITH TRAYBAKES! PLUS, YOU GET THE CHANCE TO BUILD YOUR DREAM BOOK WHILE RESERVING YOUR SPACE! CHOOSE YOUR BOOK CLOTH, PAPER AND THE COLOUR OF YOUR RIBBON PAGE MARKER...RIGHT NOW!

We're delighted to announce a bookbinding workshop in the office of Lord Pirrie, former Chairman of Harland & Wolff when RMS Titanic was designed and built. Lord Pirrie's office is now located in Titanic Hotel Belfast - the original Harland & Wolff Headquarters. 

Join Anita, the owner of PAPERCROWN NI for some 'mindful making' where she will teach you how to make your very own hardback notebook, covered in authentic book cloth, complete with a grosgrain ribbon page marker, premium end papers and 68 recycled pages.

Learn how to make a soft spine, single section book in 4 steps:

  1. Bind your pages using waxed linen thread and and hand trim using pro techniques. Anita will show you how to achieve a high standard using her own expert knowledge and experience as a Bookbinder. Including use of essential bookbinding tools, like an Awl, Bone Folder and premium cutting tools.
  2. Add grey board to your book cloth, using PVA glue to create the front and back covers, using recognised bookbinding techniques to produce professional results; including impressive corners!
  3. Apply a luxe grosgrain page marker using a secret technique!
  4. And finally, 'case in' your book, which means attaching the end papers of your section (bound pages) to the front and back cover.

This hands-on workshop is perfect for beginners or for those wishing to refresh their bookbinding skills; including crafters and those who enjoy stationery and books. It's also an amazing opportunity for Titanic enthusiasts to create their own hardback book in a heritage building steeped in Belfast's maritime history.

WHERE: LORD PIRRIE'S OFFICE, TITANIC HOTEL BELFAST, 1 OLYMPIC WAY, QUEEN'S ROAD BT3 9EP

WHEN: SUNDAY, 15 NOVEMBER 2026 12.30-4.30PM

ALL MATERIALS & TOOLS WILL BE PROVIDED. 13 SPACES AVAILABLE, WITH TEA/COFFEE & TRAYBAKES SERVED HALFWAY THROUGH THE WORKSHOP.

Please note that bookings are non-refundable and non-transferable. 

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