Coptic Binding Workshop

A revivifying interpretation of the local community centre (or more affectionately, CC), our goal is to bring diverse people together in our  warm, inclusive and supportive heritage shophouse space while inciting new perspectives through art, wellness, food and drinks.

Relax with bookbinding, soft music, and your favorite drink perfect midweek self-care.

Unwind after a long day with relaxing bookbinding, gentle background music, and the option to bring along your favorite drink to enjoy during the session. A perfect dose of midweek self-care.

Brought to you by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/basedbookarts/" title="https://www.instagram.com/basedbookarts/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Based Book Arts</a> Join us for a 2-hour beginner-friendly night workshop and discover the ancient art of Coptic binding - a style of bookbinding that traces its origins back to the 2nd century developed by the early Christian Copts of Egypt. Known for its intricate chain-like stitches and exposed spine, Coptic binding is celebrated as some of the earliest forms of the modern codex (the book as we know it today).

In this workshop, you’ll create your own handcrafted journal using the Coptic binding method. This non-adhesive binding style and expose spine allows the book to open completely flat - ideal for writing, sketching, or displaying.

Personalise your journal by selecting from a variety of cover papers and thread colours, making your creation one-of-a-kind.

At the end of the workshop, you’ll take home a beautiful and functional journal - perfect as a sketchbook, notebook, or a meaningful handmade gift.All materials and tools provided.No experience needed.Minimum age: 13 year-old.Limited to 8 people per session.

<h3>Book size </h3>105mm x 148mm (A6)128 pages <h3>Paper</h3>Cover: 300gsmPages: 100gsmAcid-freeFountain pen friendly Venus: Co. Duxton, 99 Duxton Road #02-00 Date:17th April 2026 Time: 7:30 - 9:30Price : $80 Based Book Arts <a href="https://www.instagram.com/basedbookarts/" title="https://www.instagram.com/basedbookarts/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Instagram</a>

About Based Book ArtsBased Book Arts is an independent creative workshop specialising in book arts and educating book making. Based in Singapore, its aim is to promote book arts and encourage people of all backgrounds to use the book as a medium to express their creativity, through workshops and collaborations. Founded by Yang Shihui, a book artist who holds a Bachelor's Degree with Honours in Book Arts and Design from London College of Communication, UAL. She is keen to explore the different formats and structure of the book and introduce them to the world. Whilst in the UK, she has worked with global publishing house, Dorling Kindersley, which saw her creating professional book mock-ups for presentation at international book fairs. Shihui has also worked at the London Centre for Book Arts where she learned how to run a workshop and deepened her book making skills. She has assisted numerous artists in producing printmaking and book work, and conducted various bookbinding workshops in multiple countries.

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