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Accordion style album with cloth cover made from Japanese kimono fabric

Bookbinding: Japanese Cloth Covered Accordion Album

Duration: Four-week evening course
Dates: Wed 8 Apr 18:00 - Wed 29 Apr 2026 20:30
Location: Print Studio

Create your own Japanese-inspired book. 

Learn to construct an album of double leaves, making it perfect for writing or painting on both sides. The accordion structure is flexible to work with and sculpturally interesting. The boards will be covered with book cloth inspired by Japanese Kimono patterns.

I had a fantastic time at the Japanese bookbinding course! Emma is a fantastic teacher and wonderful to listen to. I will absolutely be back in the future.

Loved the course. Emma is a great tutor. Have done at least six courses already and keep on coming back.

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Meet your tutor

Image pages bound together in a circle

Emma Fraser

Emma Fraser is an artist and bookbinder based in Scotland. At DCA she teaches bookbinding workshops and advises on book related matters in the Print Studio. As an accredited Book Conservator she runs the Book & Paper Studio, a small conservation practice in Dundee.
Accordion style book with cloth cover

Need to know

  • What to bring

We provide everything you'll need, just bring yourself. You are welcome to bring along your own cloth and papers to make your book more personal.

 

  • What to wear

Please note that open-toed footwear and sandals are not allowed.

 

  • Food & drinks

A sealed water flask or drinking vessel is permitted but other food and drinks are not allowed in the studio.

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