Book Folding - Worksop Library - Adult Learning

About this course

Do you have lots of old books laying around that you don’t know what to do with?  Why not turn them into a piece of art!! 

This course will introduce you to the art of book folding, including where it originated and how to create two different pieces of art. 

In this course, you will learn all about the art of book folding and create two pieces of artwork using books that would have otherwise gone to the recycling bin.  You will learn how to read a book folding pattern and follow it to transform your old book and give it a new lease of life.   This workshop is suitable for all abilities, whether you are new to crafting or not.  

By the end of the course, you will:

• Be able to calculate where to start the pattern.
• Create two different book fold pieces using different methods.
• Be able to read and follow a book folding pattern.
• Correctly measure different lengths to create a shape.
• Identify next steps with book folding. 

You will need: 

• 1 hardback book – minimum height of 21.5cm and at least 216 pages long
• 1 paperback book – at least 180 pages long
• Pencil
• Ruler
• Scissors 

If you do not have the correct size books, please inform the tutor when they contact you before the start of the course.

Booking your place and fee information

If you are in receipt of certain benefits you will be offered the course for free, however if you have a financial barrier which may prevent you from enrolling on the course  please visit our webpage for further information  https://www.inspireculture.org.uk/skills-learning/funding-your-courses/

To secure your place on the course BOTH the following must be done:

• Complete the EVENTBRITE BOOKING.
• Complete our INSPIRE ONLINE ENROLMENT FORM for each person attending the course.

You should be redirected to the Inspire Online Enrolment Form after completing the Eventbrite booking.  If you are not redirected, please use the link supplied in the Eventbrite booking confirmation email.

To book and enrol on one of our courses, you must have been living in England and have been resident in the UK for the past 3 years.

Some exceptions may apply if you are living in England with evidence of the right to remain and are from an EEU/EEAU country (completion of a questionnaire will be required).

As we no longer receive funding for our ESFA-funded courses for learners living in the devolved areas listed below, full cost fees would apply to these courses if you live in these areas:

• Barnsley, Doncaster, Rotherham and Sheffield 
• Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
• Greater London
• Greater Manchester
• Liverpool City Region
• Newcastle Upon Tyne, North Tyneside and Northumberland
• Tees Valley
• West of England
• West Midlands
• West Yorkshire

Any questions?

Check the FAQs page, or get in touch:

• By phone: 01623 677 200
• By email: learning@inspireculture.org.uk

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