Alongside my offer of online bookbinding workshops, I work in collaboration with a range of inspiring Artists and venues across Scotland to spread the upcycled bookbinding love via a mix of in-person workshops…
Upcoming bookbinding workshops:
Click on the workshop title for links to more information and photographs of what is covered in the workshop…
*If a workshop you are interested in is fully booked, please get in touch (bookbindingwithcass@gmail.com) to be added to the waiting list as we sometimes get last minute cancellations.
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Upcycled Bookbinding workshops at The Heart of Newhaven, Edinburgh
Crafty Coorie In: DIY Book Log workshop | 6-9pm, 18 December | £36
Escape the Christmas chaos and join me for a crafty evening making your own Book Log, featuring a Japanese stab zig zag stitch, mini pamphlet stitch book (for noting down recommended reads) and a nifty ‘library book inspired’ pocket. If you’re an avid reader, part of a book group or looking for a fun way to keep note of the books you have read, while getting crafty in the process, this one’s for you!
*Price includes all materials, refreshments and follow up instructions.
Collaborative Printing & Bookbinding classes with Lorna Brown
At Ink on Mesh, Heart of Newhaven, Edinburgh:
Screenporint & Bookbinding | 10am-4.30pm, 27 October
Spend the morning learning screen print techniques onto leather, pleather and paper using exposed screens and paper stencils, then bind your creations into unique and usable book in the afternoon!
Gelli Plate & Bookbinding | 10am-4.30pm, 3 November
Create a range of colourful textured prints with lots of useful tips and tricks from Lorna, then bind your work into an accordion spine book with stitched signatures, pockets and a hard cover.
£120 per workshop, includes all materials and follow up instructions.
Upcycled Bookbinding workshops at the the Arienas Collective, Edinburgh
Sketching, Journalling and Bookbinding | 10am – 5pm, 20 November or 29 March
I’m teaming up with Mark Kirkham, aka the Edinburgh Sketcher, for this special collaborative workshop that combines mark-making, creative journalling and bookbinding.
£120, all materials and follow up video instructions included.
Upcycled Bookbinding workshops at the Central Scotland School of Craft in Dunblane
Memory Books | 10am – 4pm, 25 November
Make a unique memory book in this creative workshop – a nifty envelope and pocket filled book structure for storing special correspondence, letters, postcards and papery treasures.
£110, all materials and follow up video instructions included.
Botanical Bookbinding Extravaganza | 6-8 February 2026
Join me for a three day Botanical Bookbinding journey, where you’ll learn every step of creating a handmade botanical book. From making your own paper to experimenting with foraged inks and finally binding your pages with a collection of leaf inspired stitches.
£330, all materials and follow up video instructions included.
Upcycled Papermaking | 24 February, 10am-4pm
Transform remnant papers and pressed botanicals into richly textured, one-of-a-kind sheets of paper. Papermaking is a slow, mindful and deeply rewarding way to create something new from materials that might otherwise be discarded. Great fodder for your bookbinding!
£110, all materials and follow up instructions included.
Upcycled Bookbinding at Argonaut Books, Edinburgh
Upcycled Bookbinding Course | 7-9pm, 5, 12 & 19 November
Join me for three creative bookbinding sessions at the fabulous Argonaut Books, where you will work towards making a pair of leather or pleather covered books with decorative exposed stitching. A great opportunity to get creative and learn the addictive and joyful craft of bookbinding while be surrounded by books!
£90, all materials and follow up video instructions included.
Private bookbinding workshops
I regularly run group bookbinding workshops for charities, community organisations, groups of friends, art retreats, staff socials and away days. Private workshops are a great way to sample the fun, meditative and satisfying craft of bookbinding at your own pace! These workshops can be themed and delivered as a one-off class or series of workshops, with a range of book structures to choose from.
I can come to you with all the tools and materials required or help you find a host venue. I also have experience of running live online workshops with accompanying kits that can be posted out, this can work well for remote groups and/or participants who may find it difficult to attend an in-person event.
Prices start at £175 for a 3 hour workshop, with add ons for venue hire, materials etc.
Click here for more information on my offering of private workshops.
Cass was a great facilitator for our team away -day that was the perfect blend of social event and artistic undertaking with everyone going home with a special book at the end.
– Pippa M, Oxford PharmaGenesis Ltd
Workshop venues
Below is a round-up of some of the venues and organisations that I run workshops with across Scotland, each of these venues provides an inspiring and supportive space to get creative, check them out for more info and details on the other workshops they offer.
>If you are a venue looking to host a bookbinding workshop I would love to hear from you! Get in touch to discuss at bookbindingwithcass@gmail.com
INK On MESH Studio, Edinburgh –
Set up by Artist Lorna Brown, INK on MESH is a creative space for all, based in Newhaven, Edinburgh (just along the corridor from my studio). An accessible studio space for artists, makers, graduates and hobbyists to meet, learn, experiment and connect through the craft of screen printing and textiles.
At Birkhill House – Earlston, Scottish Borders –
At Birkhill House is an animal assisted activity/therapy venture, which also offers an array of modern and traditional crafting opportunities in a converted stable block. The focus at Birkhill House is on wellness and mindfulness – taking a moment out to be compassionate and nurture the creative side in all of us.
The Arienas Collective, Edinburgh –
The Arienas Collective supports local artists and makers to earn a living by sharing their creative skills and passions with others through delivering workshops. The workshops are run from Lynn’s mews home in the beautiful Georgian Newtown of central Edinburgh. I regularly run collaborative workshops here with fellow collective members, combining bookbinding with other creative techniques such as printmaking and sketching.
Off The Rails Arthouse, Ladybank, Fife –
Based in the former Station House at Ladybank train station, Off The Rails Arthouse is an artist led organisation run on a voluntary basis, offering a space to explore a wide range of arts-related activities. As a charity it’s purpose is to stimulate interest and encourage participation in the arts for all! A lovely, light-filled space, with a very special atmosphere, easily accessible by road and public transport.
Central Scotland School of Craft, Dunblane, Stirling –
Central Scotland School of Craft is a community for creative learning, delivering artisan workshops for crafters of all abilities in the historic city of Dunblane. The newly renovated premises on Dunblane High Street provides a spacious and airy setting for making and creating alongside a lovely shop selling a wide range of hand-crafted delights.
Honey Pot Creative Cafe, South Queensferry –
Nestled under the Forth Road Bridge, Honey Pot Creative Cafe is a hub of crafty activity where you can enjoy a cuppa while you get creative. There is a range of making opportunities on offer for adults and children, from drop-in ceramic painting to evening and weekend workshops.
The Line Gallery, Linlithgow, West Lothian –
The Line Gallery is an independent gallery in the historic town of Linlithgow showing regular exhibitions of fine and applied arts. A friendly space to get inspiration from and get creative in.
