Between January and March 2026, participants worked with artist Bex Harvey to explore the creative worlds of bookbinding and photography.
Together they crafted their own handmade books, learning how to stitch pages, build strong bindings, design covers and experiment with finishing techniques that reflected their individual styles.
The group also tried their hand at paper dyeing and papermaking, adding colour, texture and personality to their creations.
Alongside the bookbinding, participants developed practical photography skills using just their phones — from framing and composition to understanding how lighting transforms an image. They then used free editing software to refine and post‑produce their photos, building confidence in taking and editing high‑quality images.
Work created from the block, will be exhibited in the North Tyneside Business Centre early summer, showcasing not only the groups artwork but curation skills too.
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