Bindings with Tom O’Reilly

Six-Week Bookbinding Course

Starting 29th April

Saturday, 11am – 2pm

Beginners Welcome

Price: £200 per ticket, including all resources

Study and practice the craft of traditional hand-binding with master bookbinder, Tom O’Reilly, on this six-week course. Classes are held in Ocean Studios, Plymouth on Saturday from 11am – 2pm, starting 29th April.

LEARN:

The different stages of making a book, including:

– folding techniques

– case-making

– stitching techniques

– decorating & design

– lettering

CREATE:

A different variety of books to take home, including

– pamphlet bindings

– traditional hardback book

– quarter-leather binding

ALL MATERIALS ARE PROVIDED

About the Artist

Over the past few years, Tom O’Reilly’s bindings have been exhibited in the Royal Academy Summer Show 2012, the V&A collection, and he has been commissioned to restore and reproduce books for the National Trust. His work is collected and commissioned by bibliophiles from all over the world.

Tom O’Reilly began an apprenticeship with his father, the renowned bookbinder Kevin Reilly, in 1993. Kevin was described by John Benjemen, as a ‘book producer of genius’ for his work on The Old Stones of Lands End, published by the Elephant Press.

In 1973, Tom founded the angling publishing company, The Little Egret Press, with the idea to combine his love of writing, illustration, typographical design and bookbinding. The Little Egret Press was started with help from The Prince’s Trust. His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has always been a great supporter of Tom’s work.

Bindings

Slate Publishing House is excited to launch a new, immersive programme of events designed to revive and share the practical skills of traditional book craft and artisanal publishing.

This programme of events is supported by Real Ideas Organisation and will be held in the vibrant, creative hub of Ocean Studios in the historic Royal William Yard, Plymouth.