BEGIN:VCALENDAR PRODID:-//Cairns Regional Council//Whats On//EN VERSION:2.0 X-WR-TIMEZONE:Australia/Brisbane BEGIN:VEVENT UID:https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/experience-cairns/events/council-events/court-house-events-and-exhibitions/clever-coptic-bookbinding-workshop DTSTART:20240323T100000 DTEND:20240323T133000 SUMMARY:Clever Coptic Bookbinding Workshop DESCRIPTION: As part of the Perspective – 2023 Queensland Regional Art Awards Touring Exhibition by Flying Arts Alliance, join Cairns-based contemporary artist and arts educator Rose Rigley and learn the fundamentals of bookbinding.Participants (14yrs+) will be guided to create an A5 hand-made, open-bound book using the Coptic stitch binding method. Each participant will craft one unique book, learning how to create pages, make covers, layout signatures, and techniques for binding.At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:Use traditional binding equipmentCreate sections and hand sew the book block using single-needle Coptic stitchCreate an open-bound hard cover bookWork with adhesives and decorative papers to create individual outcomesThis is a fast-paced workshop, with some pre-preparation provided. Rudimentary skills in measuring, cutting, and stitching are beneficial, but not essential.What to bring:Flying Arts Alliance recommends having note taking materials on hand. Any specific paper, natural fabrics, ribbons, or recycled artwork to create a unique finished product is optional.Cost:$50 for Flying Arts Alliance members / $100 for non-membersBook now\n LOCATION:{event_metadata_event.location} TYPE:Art & Exhibitions URL:https://www.cairns.qld.gov.au/experience-cairns/events/council-events/court-house-events-and-exhibitions/clever-coptic-bookbinding-workshop PRIORITY:3 TRANSP:OPAQUE X-MICROSOFT-CDO-BUSYSTATUS:TENTATIVE BEGIN:VALARM ACTION:DISPLAY DESCRIPTION:As part of the Perspective – 2023 Queensland Regional Art Awards Touring Exhibition by Flying Arts Alliance, join Cairns-based contemporary artist and arts educator Rose Rigley and learn the fundamentals of bookbinding.Participants (14yrs+) will be guided to create an A5 hand-made, open-bound book using the Coptic stitch binding method. Each participant will craft one unique book, learning how to create pages, make covers, layout signatures, and techniques for binding.At the end of this workshop, participants will be able to:Use traditional binding equipmentCreate sections and hand sew the book block using single-needle Coptic stitchCreate an open-bound hard cover bookWork with adhesives and decorative papers to create individual outcomesThis is a fast-paced workshop, with some pre-preparation provided. Rudimentary skills in measuring, cutting, and stitching are beneficial, but not essential.What to bring:Flying Arts Alliance recommends having note taking materials on hand. Any specific paper, natural fabrics, ribbons, or recycled artwork to create a unique finished product is optional.Cost:$50 for Flying Arts Alliance members / $100 for non-membersBook now\n TRIGGER:-P1D END:VALARM END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR

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