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The book as a medium where content, dimensions, ideas and material can converge...
Through various courses, the workshop for hand binding offers the possibility of acquiring basic working techniques and basic knowledge in the areas of book, paper and working with cardboard/paper in the three-dimensional sphere.
Traditional as we ll as experimental bookbinding techniques, papermaking, basics of presentations and materials science are taught.
Special events are also conducted.
Registration is possible from 1 March, depending on the publication of the course catalogue, and ONLY via HIO.
Bookbinding Workshop
Basic bookbinding course
teaching the basics of material knowledge and different bookbinding variants
5 participants each
13 April – 15 April + 21 April – 22 April 26
8 June – 10 June + 15 June – 16 June 2026
Avanced bookbinding course
teaching basic knowledge of building various presentation and storage forms / cassette, box / slipcase — requires basic bookbinding course
6 participants each
Please register only after consultation with workshop management
21.09. – 24.09.26
Paperworkshop
Basic Course Papermaking
teaching the basics of traditional papermaking and working with paper pulp using different European and Asian fibers, recycling textiles made from natural fibers
4 participants each
18 May – 21 May 2026
Course participation is a prerequisite for independent work in the workshop during the corresponding opening hours.
All offers and courses in the workshops are reserved for enrolled students and members of the Dresden University of Fine Arts.
