
INTRODUCTION TO BOOKBINDING – NOTEBOOK
Sun 22 Nov · 10:00
The Goodlife Centre
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An Introduction to Bookbinding workshop will take place on 22 November 2026 at The Goodlife Centre in London. Participants will create a unique A5 notebook under the guidance of professional bookbinder Joe Dixon. The workshop is priced at £140 and is suitable for beginners.
**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/intro-to-bookbinding/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/intro-to-bookbinding/) ⋆⋆⋆ ‘Gotta go- I’m working on a book.’ ‘I didn’t know you were a writer.’ I’m not. I’m a book binder’….. If you would like to create a unique gift for someone or own something special that you have made yourself, then bookbinding is a pleasurable pastime and easy to replicate at home. We have an evening taster course or a weekend day workshop. All of our bookbinding workshops are led by Joe Dixon. Joe is a professional binder and restorer with a busy workshop in London. His teaching style promotes confidence and all of the courses are suitable for absolute beginners. **One-Day Bookbinding Workshop – A5 Notebook** Join us for a one-day immersive workshop with experienced bookbinder Joe Dixon. In this course, learners will create a multi-signature A5 notebook. The book will be hand sewn, the spine lined, and cased in using traditional techniques, using a quarter-bound style. All tools and materials are included. Joe will be able to show you everything you will need to get going on this fascinating pastime. Bespoke books make awesome presents and writing in a book you have ‘made’ is a very special experience. We supply a varied selection of papers and cloth to create your own design. This workshop is also suitable for beginners and takes place over one day 10am – 5pm. **About Joe** Joe Dixon is a London-based bookbinding tutor, book restorer, and producer of bespoke hand-bound products. With over 10 years of experience teaching bookbinding and associated arts, he offers a full range of courses and workshops aimed at both beginners and advanced students. Joe also restores leather and cloth bindings as well as offering a bespoke bookbinding service.
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INTRODUCTION TO BOOKBINDING – NOTEBOOK takes place on Sunday, 22 November 2026 at 10:00.
INTRODUCTION TO BOOKBINDING – NOTEBOOK is held at The Goodlife Centre in London (49/55 Great Guildford Street, London).
Tickets for INTRODUCTION TO BOOKBINDING – NOTEBOOK are priced at £140. Live prices and availability are shown on meetup.com.
The forecast for INTRODUCTION TO BOOKBINDING – NOTEBOOK is Partly cloudy · 5°C.
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Goodlife Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
Tickets for INTRODUCTION TO BOOKBINDING – NOTEBOOK can be booked via meetup.com using the "Check Tickets & Live Prices" button on this page, which opens the official booking site in a new tab.
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An Introduction to Bookbinding workshop will take place on 22 November 2026 at The Goodlife Centre in London. Participants will create a unique A5 notebook under the guidance of professional bookbinder Joe Dixon. The workshop is priced at £140 and is suitable for beginners.
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**Bookable via our website ➡️** [https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/intro-to-bookbinding/](https://www.thegoodlifecentre.co.uk/intro-to-bookbinding/) ⋆⋆⋆ ‘Gotta go- I’m working on a book.’ ‘I didn’t know you were a writer.’ I’m not. I’m a book binder’….. If you would like to create a unique gift for someone or own something special that you have made yourself, then bookbinding is a pleasurable pastime and easy to replicate at home. We have an evening taster course or a weekend day workshop. All of our bookbinding workshops are led by Joe Dixon. Joe is a professional binder and restorer with a busy workshop in London. His teaching style promotes confidence and all of the courses are suitable for absolute beginners. **One-Day Bookbinding Workshop – A5 Notebook** Join us for a one-day immersive workshop with experienced bookbinder Joe Dixon. In this course, learners will create a multi-signature A5 notebook. The book will be hand sewn, the spine lined, and cased in using traditional techniques, using a quarter-bound style. All tools and materials are included. Joe will be able to show you everything you will need to get going on this fascinating pastime. Bespoke books make awesome presents and writing in a book you have ‘made’ is a very special experience. We supply a varied selection of papers and cloth to create your own design. This workshop is also suitable for beginners and takes place over one day 10am – 5pm. **About Joe** Joe Dixon is a London-based bookbinding tutor, book restorer, and producer of bespoke hand-bound products. With over 10 years of experience teaching bookbinding and associated arts, he offers a full range of courses and workshops aimed at both beginners and advanced students. Joe also restores leather and cloth bindings as well as offering a bespoke bookbinding service.
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When is INTRODUCTION TO BOOKBINDING – NOTEBOOK?
INTRODUCTION TO BOOKBINDING – NOTEBOOK takes place on Sunday, 22 November 2026 at 10:00.
Where is INTRODUCTION TO BOOKBINDING – NOTEBOOK taking place?
INTRODUCTION TO BOOKBINDING – NOTEBOOK is held at The Goodlife Centre in London (49/55 Great Guildford Street, London).
How much are tickets for INTRODUCTION TO BOOKBINDING – NOTEBOOK?
Tickets for INTRODUCTION TO BOOKBINDING – NOTEBOOK are priced at £140. Live prices and availability are shown on meetup.com.
What will the weather be like at INTRODUCTION TO BOOKBINDING – NOTEBOOK?
The forecast for INTRODUCTION TO BOOKBINDING – NOTEBOOK is Partly cloudy · 5°C.
Is there anywhere to stay near INTRODUCTION TO BOOKBINDING – NOTEBOOK?
Yes — hotels within walking distance of The Goodlife Centre can be compared using the accommodation search further down this page.
How do I get tickets for INTRODUCTION TO BOOKBINDING – NOTEBOOK?
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