Workshop: One Day, one Bookbinder

The Louis Jou Foundation welcomes a one-day conservation bookbinding workshop on Saturday, 30 May 2026.

This creative day will give participants the opportunity to create a soft paper conservation binding, along with its protective case.

Led by an experienced professional, the workshop offers a hands-on introduction to traditional bookbinding techniques.

The workshop will be conducted by Odile Douet, a professional bookbinder and former teacher at the École Estienne for 30 years. Active in France and internationally, she will pass on her skills through a precise and structured approach.

Marking out, tracing, folding and cutting from provided diagrams; working with papers and materials suited to the proposed model, as well as sewing carried out without a sewing frame, directly on or through the cover.

Audience:
This workshop is open to adults
Care and precision are essential; some basic knowledge of bookbinding is recommended

Materials:
The book block in plain paper and all the raw materials required are provided by the Foundation
A list of small tools to bring will be sent to registered participants

Number of participants:
Maximum of 10 people

Meals:
Meals are not included; a kitchen is available on site

Information and bookings:
+33 (0)4 90 92 13 74 or fondation.jou@gmail.com