Bookbinding: gold tooling on leather
Join a hands-on City Lit workshop to master gold-tooling on leather for bookbinding. This beginner-friendly course covers essential tools, techniques, and design options to create elegant gilt accents on leather bindings, guided by an experienced instructor in a focused studio setting.
Develop your jewellery design and making
Join a professional jewellery design and making workshop at City Lit on 16 Sep 2026. Led by an expert tutor, this session targets intermediate to advanced makers with hands-on guidance on design development, techniques, and finishing touches to elevate your practice.
Book conservation and repair workshop: intermediate
An evening intermediate workshop at City Lit to deepen book conservation and repair skills. Ideal for those with some binding experience, you'll work on your own projects with expert guidance and practical restoration techniques.
Try it out: bookbinding
Dive into the craft of bookbinding at City Lit. In this hands-on workshop you’ll learn materials, techniques, and finishing touches to create a bound notebook you can take home. All materials provided; suitable for beginners.