Location
Box Hill Community Arts Centre
Date: Sunday 12 July 2026 10.00-3.00pm
Tutors: Gail Stiffe
Cost: $100 for members or $130 for non members
Registrations close: 28 June 2026
The Copts, a group of early Christians based in Egypt as early as the 2nd century CE, developed the distinctive style of book known as the Coptic binding. In this class students will learn how to create the trademark Coptic spine stitch that resembles a chain stitch as used in embroidery.
They will also be given the opportunity to explore variations on the stitch, such as the crossover Celtic Binding. Some advantages of these types of binding are that the cover material doesn’t need to be flexible so timber, metal and clay can all be used for covers along with the usual covered card. Another advantage is that the book can lay flat very well so is extremely suitable for a sketchbook, it can also open right out and form a circle making it a very suitable binding for sculptural books.
Important information: A material list will be sent to the email address you use to sign up to this workshop 3 weeks before the workshop. Please keep an eye out for this email or get in touch with povic.workshops@gmail.com if you do not receive it.
Materials Fee $20 to be paid on the day (cash)
Cancellation policy: If a participant withdraws their workshop registration within two weeks of the starting date of the workshop, there will be no refund unless a replacement can be found.
For more information on PoVs workshop guidelines please see here.
Once filled, an automatic waitlist will be enabled if you are interested in being notified to sign up if there is a cancellation.
Bookings
This workshop is fully booked.