What will I learn? 

During this hands‑on session, you’ll explore the complete process of making a miniature hardback book. The workshop begins with creating your own pages using collage, drawing and acetone image‑transfer, giving you a set of expressive, personal surfaces to work with. From there, you’ll move into the craft of bookbinding –  assembling your pages into a text block, preparing a hardback cover with book cloth, and bringing the two together using a traditional casebound method. By the end, you’ll have followed the full sequence of steps used in professional bookmaking, gaining skills you can adapt for future projects. 

What will I take away with me?

You’ll leave with a finished miniature hardback book containing your own artwork and handmade pages. 

Do I need to bring anything with me? 

Everything you need will be provided. 

Is it suitable for beginners?

Yes.

About the Artist/Facilitator

Daniel Rapley is a contemporary artist working experimentally with photography and bookmaking. His work has been exhibited across the UK, France, Netherlands, China, Italy, USA and his work has been reviewed in Frieze, Artists Newsletter and New York Arts. He recently had a series of solo exhibitions around the UK to coincide with the publication of his first book, Drift, published by Beam Editions. He has worked in arts education for over a decade, running an Art & Design Foundation Course at Lincoln College and lecturing across various universities. He regularly runs creative workshops in public arts organisations, and in 2026 he opened Vibrant Matter, a new art gallery in Newark-on-Trent, offering contemporary art exhibitions, art books, creative workshops and a museum picture framing service.

Access Information - Workshop

When you enter the Hub, head to the shop reception and a Visitor Experience Assistant will be able to show you to the room.

The workshop is on the ground floor, you can see a picture of the room below.

The workshop is temperature controlled and well lit.

You are close to all toilet facilities, also on the ground floor. You will have access to two disabled toilets.

You are welcome to take drinks or snacks into the workshop if required.

If you would like to talk to a member of staff about access, please email info@hub-sleaford.org.uk or call 01529 308710.