Making a Sketchbook → Ring Binding
08/11

The course is in Czech language. /// Whether you’ve been friends with a pencil or paints since childhood or are just getting to know each other, you definitely shouldn’t miss having the right sketchbook. And what is the right one? The one you make yourself, tailored to your needs. During the workshop, we will introduce you to a simple binding technique using bookbinding rings. We’ll guide you through the entire process of creating a sketchbook – from folding the sheets into a book block to binding the sketchbook itself. We will also use old posters and collected papers for the production. So, in addition to a new sketchbook, you will take home inspiration on how to creatively use waste materials.

What to expect during the workshop?

1. Introduction to the Reformát project
2. Selection of papers and materials for the sketchbook covers
3. Assembling the pages with the cover and trimming the book block
4. Covering the hardcover, drilling, and binding the sketchbook block with rings
5. Finishing touches (adding an elastic band, decorating inner pages with stamps, adding a pocket, etc.)

Why attend our workshop?

• We approach creation sustainably by upcycling unused materials. All the paper in our workshop comes from second-hand sources.
• In our bookbinding workshop, history meets new technology. During the workshop, you will have the opportunity to work with both modern and several decades-old bookbinding machines.

Teacher Tereza Vaňková

Tereza has been involved in bookbinding since her studies at Hellichova College, where she specialized in Book Design. She later deepened her interest in graphic and visual arts at the University of Hradec Králové, studying Graphic Art & Multimedia and Art Education. She has extensive experience leading art workshops for children. Tereza specializes in bookbinding and linocut, focusing mainly on creating photo albums and notebooks with various binding styles.

/ workshop date: Saturday 08/11/2025
/ time: 13.00–16.30
/ course capacity max. 8 participants
/  for beginners and advanced
/ the workshop is suitable for children aged 10+ (with a guardian)
/ the workshop price includes materials and components