Sollas Bookbinding

The Kilt is in the Box

Corinna — Sun, 29 Nov 2009 09:44:07 +0000

The kilt has made it into the box, well, first of all the box made it to Netty Sopata at Digorry Brown, a designer kilt maker from Lewis. The idea was born during a fascinating trip to Okrney, researching the flourishing craft scene there, when Netty asked me whether I could make a box big enough to fit a kilt into. What a task, 25″x15″x4.5″, but with a bit of structural thinking, the box was finally finished, looked impressive (hopefully not only due to its size) and went to Lewis, where the kilt went into it before being sent to Norton and Sons, bespoke tailors in London, as a sample for their new collection. Fingers crossed, they will love the idea of the kilt in a box…

Christmas Fair in the Cow Shed

Corinna — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 19:00:47 +0000

Come along to the cow shed in Baleshare on Saturday, 21st of November for a one off Christmas Craft Fair featuring work by Uist craft makers and artists.

It should be a comfy cosy occasion with mulled wine and ginger biscuits and no doubt a good chat.

And, of course, not to forget that it will be a great opportunity to buy Christmas presents which are individual, beautiful and just something very special.

Have a lovely day in the cow shed…

books and boxes for sale in Concrete Wardrobe in Edinburgh

Corinna — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 18:48:06 +0000

I have just been to Edinburgh where I dropped off a series of coptic books, twin books and hinged boxes to the designer craft shop Concrete Wardrobe.

If you get a chance, go and see, its more than likely you find a special Christmas gift there.

It’s a great shop with lots of beautiful high quality craft objects made in Scotland.

Completed boxes

Corinna — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 18:51:47 +0000

Last Sunday was a long and successful day making boxes at Taigh Chearsabhagh. There were six of us labouring away from 10 in the morning until five in the evening, with lovely tea breaks of course and home made baking by one of the participants.

In the end everyone was efficiently exhausted but visibly over the moon about the ‘pieces of furniture’ that were made during that day. Thanks to Taigh Chearsabhagh for hosting it, great studio space.

These are the finished boxes…

Christmas Gift Commissions

Corinna — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:51:44 +0000

I am very happy to take commissions for books and boxes to be made in time for Christmas.

Please email me by early November so I can complete items in time, as December looks really busy already.

Box making workshop, 25 October 2009

Corinna — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 13:22:24 +0000

Box making workshop at Taigh Chearsabhagh, Lochmaddy
25th October, 10am - 5pm
£25
Places limited
Contact arts@taigh-chearsabhagh.org to book

Starting out with a sheet of 2mm board, book cloth and a variety of quality papers, we will make a box from start to finish, assembling it, making the lid and covering inside and outside surfaces. You will go away with a hand made box which can be used for photographs, jewellery or other precious objects. All materials and tools provided. Feel free to bring a paper of your own choice to cover your box with.

Items for sale

Corinna — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 09:42:19 +0000

I now have a range of books and boxes listed on the for sale page. If you see something you’d like to buy, just email me with the item code and I’ll set up a payment via Paypal.

Bookbinding - photo albums

Corinna — Sun, 31 May 2009 17:55:07 +0000

Date: 1pm - 5pm, Tuesday 28th July 2009
Workshop: Bookbinding - Photo Albums
Venue: Sollas Gallery (Sollas School), North Uist
Number of places: 5
Cost: £20 (£12 concession for over 60s and under 16s)

This workshop, part of Art on the Map, offers you the opportunity to make a beautiful album for your holiday photographs. Learning and applying traditional bookbinding techniques in a relaxed atmosphere, you will make an attractive album which will remind you of your holidays as much as the photographs inside. All materials and tools provided. Beginners welcome.

Book your place by emailing arts@taigh-chearsabhagh.org or phoning 01876 500293. Places are limited so book early!

Art on the Map

Corinna — Tue, 10 Mar 2009 14:03:48 +0000

Another season for Art on the Map.

The annual Art on the Map studio trail, in which over 40 artists and makers throughout the Uists open their doors to visitors, is running for four weeks this year from 17th July to 15th August 2009.

There will also be exhibitions, workshops and activity days for children.

For more details go to the Taigh Chearsabhagh website.

Workshops in March

Corinna — Mon, 09 Mar 2009 14:05:50 +0000

I’m running two workshops at Taigh Chearsabhagh, North Uist in March:

Hard cover book making on Tuesday 17th and Wednesday 18th, 7-9pm.
Box making on Saturday 21 March, 10am-4pm.

Places are limited - book yours by emailing arts@taigh-chearsabhagh.org or phone 01876 500293. Each course costs £20, payable in advance.