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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 from 1st of September only via HIO
Bookbinding Workshop
Basic bookbinding course
teaching the basics of material knowledge and different bookbinding variants
4 participants each
17.11. – 18.11. + 24.11 – 26.11.25
12.01. – 14.01. + 21.01. – 22.01.26
09.03. – 11.03. + 18.03. – 19.03.26
Avanced bookbinding course
teaching basic knowledge of building various presentation and storage forms / cassette, box / slipcase - requires basic bookbinding course
4 participants each
Please register only after consultation with workshop management
22.09. – 25.09.25
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
13.10. – 16.10.25
08. – 11.11.25
16.02. – 19.02.26
Special format
Paper as a material - basis, possibility, diversity
In this workshop, paper will be examined, tested and worked on together in a wide variety of dimensions.
We are planning a semester-long, open format in theory and practice in cooperation with various colleagues from the HfBK and the SKD (including Artistic Publishing, Photography Workshop, Typography Workshop, Kupferstichkabinett, Volkskunstmuseum ...)
Main topics: Paper as an artistic working material, paper in the exhibition context, paper in the museum space, paper and volume
12 participants
Dates: every 1st Thursday of the month and by arrangement Kick-off event: 9 October 2025/ 10:00 am in the book and paper workshop
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.
