Workshops and Events

  • Bookbinding for Beginners

    The perfect introduction to bookbinding, this group workshop will be held at Playden WI Hall, East Sussex on Thursday 8th May 2025 from 10am to 2pm. Join Philippa in crafting a beautiful hand-bound book from a selection of gorgeous cloths, papers and ribbons. During the session, you will learn about artisan bookbinding and the various materials and tools involved in the process. Materials, tea, coffee and sweet treats are included and all participants go home with their own hand-made book.

    £65 per person

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  • 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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  • The Wealden Times Country Fair

    Come and find Seagull Bindery at the Midsummer Fair hosted by Wealden Times on 5th - 7th June at Hole Park, Rolvenden Kent. I will have a selection of my beautiful, hand bound books for sale.

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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