Our bookbinding adventure began with a deep dive into paper formats. We meticulously folded and measured an A3 sheet, observing how it diminished in size with each fold, all the way down to the minuscule A9. After diligently recording the dimensions of each format, we embarked on our first project: a miniature A9 notebook.
Bertie expertly guided us in cutting A4 paper into A8 sheets using our carefully measured A3 guide. With patience, we transformed 1.5 sheets of A4 into 24 tiny A8 papers, which we then folded in half to create three “signatures” for our notebook.
We were then free to select a cover paper and adorn it with a little charm. At the end of the lesson, we proudly carried home our handcrafted treasures.
To culminate our learning, we discussed how to bring our fairytale stories (written during ceramics class) to life in a tangible form. We collectively decided to create a single, grand book, brimming with illustrations, a collaborative testament to our creativity.
