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ILLKIRCH-GRAFFENSTADEN

Discover the bookbinder’s trade

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Home Activities Discover the bookbinder's trade
ILLKIRCH-GRAFFENSTADEN

Discover the bookbinder’s trade

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Home Activities Discover the bookbinder's trade

Discover the craft of bookbinding with Didier Marchal, a passionate bookbinder, during this 4-hour course. Learn the basics of bookbinding and the use of traditional tools in a small group of 3 people maximum, for personalized instruction that answers all your questions.

The workshop begins with an introduction to the tools and materials essential for bookbinding. Didier Marchal will guide you in choosing the best papers, threads and cloths for your projects. Explore the stages of bookbinding and traditional techniques for creating quality books.

Then get hands-on with the assembly of your book’s pages, under Didier Marchal’s constant guidance. Discover the history and evolution of bookbinding over the centuries, as well as the craftsmanship of our expert.

Don’t miss this unique opportunity to deepen your knowledge of bookbinding in our workshop with a passionate professional.

  • Average duration 4h
  • Languages spoken French, English
  • Difficulty Suitable for all
Prices & opening times
Prices

From €80 per person.

What’s included
  • Workshop to discover the bookbinder's trade: choose from restoration techniques for old books, or bookbinding or gilding.
  • All equipment provided
  • as a gift voucher if you wish
Not included
  • meals and accommodation
Opening times

Monday to Saturday, 9am to 7pm.

Highlights
  • Hosted by an arts and crafts professional
  • A complete overview of the bookbinder's craft
  • Practice assured
  • workshop with exceptional layout
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About

ATELIER DE RELIURE MARCHAL

Atelier d'art et École de reliure d'art: fine books, standard or fine bindings, bindings of registers, gilding, restoration of heritage works for communities, restoration of antique books, To preserve a book that is dear to you or give it a beautiful binding, rebuild a damaged work, offer a beautiful gift or guest book, learn or simply discover bookbinding.

2 rue du Gabon
67400 Illkirch-Graffenstaden
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06 89 57 18 51 https://www.reliure-marchal.eu
Eco-responsible labels and certifications for this establishment
  • ISO 26000 (non certifiable)
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