Drop in Sessions in The Bindery

£10.00

Friendly drop-in sessions aimed at binders or future binders of all skill levels. Take advantage of the space, tools* and reference library in Anachronalia’s bindery and learn at your own pace. Just pay for the sessions you attend. This is a self-led session but Linette will be present to supervise and on hand for advice or an extra pair of hands.

There will be some materials available to participants/binders to practice with for free but participants should also look to source their own for more specialist projects or can purchase additional materials at cost from Anachronalia. Tea and coffee is available.

*First time visitors to the bindery will be required to complete a brief workshop and H&S induction and training on relevant machinery.

When: 13:00-19:00
Price: £10 a session

NB: 24 hour advance booking or contact is requested so that in the event of a session cancellation everyone can be kept informed.

This event is at our Fabrication2 venue in Leeds city centre, Hereford House 6 Edward St, Leeds LS2 7NT

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