Booklover’s Edinburgh
4 - 7 September 2026
A book-artist’s tour of Edinburgh.
Explore UNESCO’s first literary city through a book lover’s eyes, stepping into a world of print and ink.
Note your observations in a journal you have made, guided by the unique perspective of The Travelling Bookbinder.
Learn to set type and print your own words.
Sew books together with linen thread.
Visit a stationery specialist, a typewriter emporium and a trove of bookshops.
Take away a bound book of your experience.
An intimate group. Maximum six places.
£795.00
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Saturday 5th September
Bookbinding
Gathering at 10am, and once we’re settled into our studio, paper folding will begin. Then you’ll sew a simple sketchbook journal, for keeping your thoughts together.
Through the meditative process of dividing a sheet into sections, marking, pricking and sewing, you’ll bind a practice structure this morning.
Our chef will deliver soup and baking to fuel the making.
After lunch, a visit to a specialist stationery company for an ink-sampling opportunity and a peek into an amazing library.
Friday 4th September
Welcome
Meet Rachel for pre-dinner drinks in our Stockbridge studio, at 6pm, for an hour.
We’ll get acquainted, discuss schedules & supplies, and prepare for our weekend of book-loving.
Sunday 6th September
Printing
Meet at the studio for a 9:30 start! A full morning of learning how to use a tabletop Adana printing press. Prepare a simple printing project by setting a line of your writing, letter by letter, space by space. Once it has registered to print consistently, you’ll make a short run of prints.
Lunch break treats.
An afternoon composing, arranging, writing and sketching.
Excursion to an inimitable typewriter emporium and book shop.
Monday 7th September
Completing
A prompt ten o’clock start to concentrate on arranging, embellishing and editing, punctuated only by elevenses and lunch.
Bind pages together with a rhythm of stitching and conversation.
Celebratory tea party for sharing creations and future plans.
Please Note
We’ll meet at 6pm for an hour on Friday.
On Saturday and Monday we’ll start at 10am and finish around 5pm. On Sunday, an earlier meeting time of 9:30 allows us to maximise type-setting and printing time.
All materials are provided.
Please come prepared to walk, and let us know if that is problematic. The workshop is in a first floor studio, with lift access.
Tea, coffee and vegetarian lunch is included, with biscuits, and cake on our last afternoon together. Thank you for advising about your dietary requirements when booking.
Find information about where to stay here.
This course can be purchased as a gift. Please let us know the recipient’s details in the ‘additional information’ box at check out.
Please read the terms and conditions before booking and e-mail hello@thetravellingbookbinder.com with any queries.
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