Solander Boxmaking workshop with Gillian Stewart

A Solander – or dropback box – is a versatile and archival way to store special items. In this workshop you’ll learn to make a box to house A5 items, but Gillian will share her method of measuring and cutting so that you can go forward and make boxes of different sizes to house (almost) anything. They don’t require heavy or expensive tools, so you’ll be able to make these at home.

During the day you’ll learn:
How to make a custom fitted box
Constructing nesting trays
’Turning in’, or covering trays with covering material
Making a hardcover case
Attaching our case around our trays for an accurate fit
Measuring and cutting materials accurately

as well as lots of tips and tricks of the trade along the way.

The cost includes all professional tools and materials, and an abundance of carefully selected bookcloths and hand marbled papers. Everyone will leave with one unique box to take away, and the instructions and skills to make more at home.

Suitable for beginners who are good with their hands, as well as those with some experience. This is perfect for booklovers, artists and photographers looking to learn a unique way to store and present their work.