Bookbinding Taster Workshop: Saddle Stitch Notebooks

Recent reviews of Bookbinding Taster Workshop: Saddle Stitch Notebooks

• 5/5 from Pat Taylor, attended Sep 2026: Had a lovely time at the bookbinding class today Teacher was very knowledgeable and helpfull it was my first time learning this craft have booked the next class as well
• 5/5 from E Breingan, attended Aug 2026: Really relaxing morning spent learning how to bind notebooks. Emily, the teacher, was clear, attentive and informative. All materials were supplied. Location is easy to get to (disabled access) and there are plenty of reasonably priced places to get lunch, afterwards. Will definitely return to do another course.
• 5/5 from Rachel, attended Aug 2026: We loved this class led by Emily! Three of us joined and had such an enjoyable time making our notebooks in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere. We plan to be back soon for other sessions - love this Deptford gem :)
• 5/5 from Elizabeth Whelehan, attended Jul 2026: Had such a great time learning a new skill. The class was really relaxed and fun. Can't wait to book on for something else!
• 5/5 from Christopher Cowie, attended Jul 2026: Our teacher was great, really helpful and informative. We had a great time and would recommend and do again!
• 5/5 from Tammy Boydell, attended Jul 2026: Struggled a bit to find the location but really enjoyed the class. It was an excellent entry-level class with no stress and plenty of time both to try out our new skills and to experiment (I made a triangular notebook!). I’ve come away with confidence (and a couple of small tools) to be able to make more notebooks on my own. The studio itself is light and airy with a selection of drinks and snacks (and some art supplies) available to purchase.
• 5/5 from Lizzie Offredi, attended Jul 2026: Such a great workshop! The teacher was really lovely and explained everything clearly. We really enjoyed learning about the bookbinding process and was so pleased with the books we came away with!
• 5/5 from Marianthi Makra, attended Jul 2026: Wonderful workshop, made two beautiful notebooks and can't wait to try my hand at home. Thankyou!
• 5/5 from Whitney Fangawa, attended Jun 2026: Absolutely enjoyed the bookbinding session, will use all I’ve learnt to keep creating quirky notebooks/ vision board books!
• 5/5 from Bronwen Latham, attended Jun 2026: Incredibly beginner friendly, great teaching, warm atmosphere and get to keep your work
• 5/5 from Evie Gerontis, attended May 2026: Had such a great time at this class! I went alone and met some lovely people and learned a lot (even though I have some experience in bookbinding!) and enjoyed the instructor! Highly recommend!! I will definitely be going again!!
• 5/5 from Victoria Conner, attended May 2026: Lovely session in a nice spot! Workshop leader was knowledgable and friendly. Very satisfied with the overall experience.
• 5/5 from Gemma Spiers, attended May 2026: Really fun interesting class. The teacher was very informative and helpful and the venue is a bright, cool space.
• 5/5 from Gustavo Garcia, attended Apr 2026: I did the Japanese bookbinding workshop last week and I loved the experience so much that I took the classic bookbinding class today. The place and the teachers are so nice that everyone feels welcomed since the moment they put a feet in. With no experience I was able to finish 2 super cool notebooks and had a lovely time making them.
• 5/5 from Mamma, attended Apr 2026: Booked as a birthday activity to do with my mum and thoroughly enjoyed it! The space is lovely, everyone was super friendly and the class was fun - want to try other crafts now!
• 5/5 from Barbara Schweinzer, attended Apr 2026: Very fun and chill class. Great location, lovely room, and everyone was super friendly. I made another three notebooks at home the same weekend. Will definitely be back!
• 5/5 from Joanna Fox, attended Apr 2026: Glorious Saturday morning - Em and Jess have curated such a lovely, welcoming space in Deptford. Nice class for beginners. Didn’t feel lost or rushed at all. Left with two beautiful notebooks.
• 5/5 from Pauline Amphlett, attended Apr 2026: A wonderful, productive workshop. Excellent space and facilities. Warm and welcoming and great tuition and materials. Really excellent and well organised and very productive and enjoyable.
• 5/5 from Natalie Wilkinson, attended Mar 2026: Loved doing our book binding class. We booked it for my friend’s birthday as she wants to do more crafting this year. Both Jess and Emily were so friendly and helpful, we really enjoyed this class and we’ll definitely be back for another class!
• 5/5 from Ruth Sanderson, attended Mar 2026: A very enjoyable workshop, friendly and knowledgeable teacher and lovely coffee! Two books made so far and I now have the equipment to make more.
• 5/5 from Catherine Gazzard, attended Mar 2026: Treated my sister and I to a book binding class as a Xmas present, have been to a few of the other workshops before and loved them so wanted to try this one, Emily and Jess are so lovely and welcoming! The book binding was really fun to learn and I came away with 3 really cute note books each that we can’t wait to use!
• 5/5 from Laura Edwards, attended Mar 2026: Great teacher and lovely setting. Really enjoyable way to spend a Saturday morning crafting notebooks with friends!
• 5/5 from Sonia Lacombe, attended Feb 2026: What a great way to start the week end! I learned a lot and am very pleased with the books that we created. Will look for other workshops!
• 5/5 from Abigail Neighbour, attended Feb 2026: Really enjoyed the workshop, reasonably priced and welcoming environment. Only thing which would make it easier would be some signposting to the studio itself as it was a little hard to find.
• 5/5 from Lizzie Atkinson, attended Jan 2026: Teacher was lovely and knowledgeable, came away with two gorge notebooks! Generous amount of supplies to use. Really enjoyed and great value
• 5/5 from Claire Reay, attended Jan 2026: What a fabulous space! I was anxious about turning up on my own, but plenty of others had too and the vibe was perfection. I can't believe I made 3 notebooks in 90 minutes. I will definitely be back
• 5/5 from Paula Thorpe, attended Jan 2026: I highly recommend the class, everything is provided that you need, and the instructions are always explained clearly and easy to understand. The ladies have created a super chill and relaxing space. I was so happy with my finished product and to have learned a new skill.
• 5/5 from Ana Bretes, attended Jan 2026: We spent a great morning learning bookbinding. The atmosphere is just great! We'll definitely be back for more workshops!
• 5/5 from Mariana, attended Jan 2026: I had a great time at the bookbinding workshop! In just 90 minutes, I learned a new skill and walked away with two simple notebooks. Instruction was friendly and easy to follow, including some helpful troubleshooting. Such a great, fun space!
• 5/5 from Eleanor Church, attended Jan 2026: Fabulous. Really lovely place and people and lovely to make books with you. Looking forward to coming back for more
• 5/5 from Shireen Tawil, attended Jan 2026: I was so happy to attend the bookbinding taster workshop, I've been mulling over a project of physically putting together a short story I've written into a small book and this was the perfect way to get skills to do that! The teacher was great, all the set up was lovely and I loved that I could buy supplies during the booking process-- it means I can just get going with my own project now!
• 5/5 from Niamh, attended Jan 2026: Lovely class, really great environment and teacher! Had a fab time, would come back for another session.
• 5/5 from Sukriti Harkauli, attended Jan 2026: Attended a wonderful book binding workshop. Emily is a great teacher and it was a great way to spend the morning. Looking forward to attending more of workshops
• 5/5 from Kate Burgess, attended Jan 2026: Wonderful session, clear instruction and lovely vibes
• 5/5 from Susanna Hudson, attended Jan 2026: A really lovely class! Enjoyed the warm intro and clear instructions, with plenty of time to also do your own thing. Would recommend!
• 5/5 from Joanie Dunne, attended Dec 2025: The class was very well taught and easy to follow, wonderful atmosphere, and an interesting bathroom
• 5/5 from Melody Turner, attended Nov 2025: Great class! Good teaching and I liked the opportunity to personalise the book.
• 5/5 from Rhiannon Ifans, attended Nov 2025: This is my second class within a week on making a journal. Absolutely fantastic everyone is so nice and friendly. Beautiful building and location is great as it’s next to Deptford train station. There’s lots of courses to choose from with an abundance of extras and materials. Will be booking lots more of course.
• 5/5 from Philippa, attended Nov 2025: This was my first time doing bookbinding. The process was explained clearly and it was all very straightforward. I learned how to make a simple notebook which I could take home. Relaxed atmosphere. Very helpful tutor. Really nice way to spend a couple of hours learning a new craft.
• 5/5 from Miss Jessica Dart, attended Nov 2025: I had a really great class and came away with something I was proud of. Really lovely class in a great space, with knowledgeable instructors.
• 5/5 from Ellie Mackin Roberts, attended Oct 2025: The class was wonderful! Teaching was great.
• 5/5 from Kia Nazary, attended Aug 2025: Loved this class! Short and sweet and easy to follow along Made two notebooks in this class and it's so cute and precious
• 5/5 from Melissa Burton, attended Aug 2025: A lovely little bookbinding workshop! Staff were friendly, informative and willing to accommodate for my arthritis. Best bit, I got to take home my own notebook!
• 5/5 from Anonymised ClassBento customer, attended Aug 2025: Great workshop. I learnt exactly what I wanted to learn. I loved it. Super chill and friendly space