Workshops and Events

  • One-to-one Workshop

    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.

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  • Group Workshop

    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.

    £85 per person

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  • Lay-flat Sketchbook Workshop Thursday 27th November

    Join Philippa of Seagull Bindery to experience the art of artisan book binding. In this four-hour session, you will learn how to sew and bind a lay-flat, cotton rag paper sketchbook. All materials and tools will be provided, as well as nibbles, tea, coffee and a glass of Christmas fizz! The group will be limited to 10 places.

    10.30am-2.30pm. Playden WI Hall, Playden, East Sussex, TN31 7PL.

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  • Lay-flat Sketchbook Workshop Saturday 7th February

    Join Philippa of Seagull Bindery to experience the art of artisan book binding. In this four-hour session, you will learn how to sew and bind a lay-flat, cotton rag paper sketchbook. All materials and tools will be provided, as well as nibbles, tea and coffee! The group will be limited to 10 places.

    Saturday 7th February, 10.30am-2.30pm. Playden WI Hall, Playden, East Sussex, TN31 7PL.

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  • "Philippa's workshops are brilliant. Philippa is passionate about her craft and as a result of patient and hands on teaching, the most difficult thing on the day is deciding which combination of amazing materials you will choose!"

    Helen Tanner

  • "The day I spent with two friends, learning the basics of bookbinding, was one of the most enjoyable I’ve ever had. The studio is beautifully laid out, ready for Philippa’s students to get on with making their own book in just a few hours.

    Lou Hodgson