DB/SoB JOINT WORKSHOP SERIES 2026

We are delighted to announce that Jane Adams (for DB) and Wanda Robins (for SoB) have recently taken over from Nesta Davies and Joshua James as the coordinators of the new Designer Bookbinders/Society of Bookbinders Joint Workshop series for 2026.

As usual, the workshops offer a range of topics suitable for different levels of experience and interest and take place over a weekend in venues around the UK. Many are in the tutor’s own studio and all tutors are established, experienced teachers. Once again we have managed to keep the fees for this year’s programme at the same level as last year: £185 for members of either Society and £205 for non-members and hope you agree they represent excellent value.

Full details are on both Societies’ websites, but for a quick taste of what’s on offer or to make a booking, please visit the Joint Workshops page on our website here.

These workshops offer structured, intensive learning in a friendly and supportive environment and we really hope you find something of interest here to tempt you!

25-26 Apr 26
Drum Leaf Binding: variations, structure and play – Gillian Stewart

2-3 May 26
A Cloth Reback – Doug Mitchell

4-5 Jul 26
Non-Adhesive Structures for Antiquarian and Damaged Books – Marysa de Veer

26-27 Sep 26
Gold Lettering with Hand Tools – Glenn Bartley