Bookbinding with Gael Hillyard

ABOUT THE WORKSHOP

Join artist Gael Hillyard for a 3-hour book-binding workshop at Lairg Learning Centre on Weds, 25th November, from 10.30am - 1.30pm.

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the art of bookbinding. Discover how to assemble, stitch, and bind handmade sketchbooks from start to finish with WASPS creative, Gael Hillyard.

You'll leave with custom sketchbooks created by your own hands and the skills to continue making books at home.

All materials are included in the price.
We will have light snacks and hot drinks available in our kitchen; however, please feel free to bring your own lunch along.

This is a self-funded course:
This course requires a minimum number of participants to proceed. If minimum numbers aren't met, the session will be cancelled and refunded.

Refunds are available via self-service up to 3 days before the event. If you wish to cancel after this time, please email us: admin@lairglearningcentre.org.uk

ABOUT THE TUTOR

Gael Hillyard is an artist and writer with a practice shaped by growing up in her family’s studio, where making, observation and exploring were part of ordinary life. She has been based at WASPS Inverness Creative Academy since its opening in 2019, where she has two studios – one for painting, and one for writing, research and creative development. Her work is held in private collections worldwide. Her practice is informed by dark sky advocacy, observational astronomy, ecology and a long-standing interest in landscape as system, atmosphere and material. She has served as Treasurer of the Scottish Artists Union, Secretary of the Highland Astronomical Society, STEM Ambassador for UHI, and Membership Secretary for Inverness Darkroom. She is currently developing ‘Continuum: Light and Life on the Atlantic Edge’, an exhibition at WASPS ICA in July 2026, and ‘What Remains?’ a body of work concerned with ecological fragility, and geological layering.

PARTICIPATION

If you have a disability or additional support needs, please get in touch with manager@lairglearningcentre.org.uk so we can try to make adjustments to help you participate.

YOUR DATA

Lairg & District Learning Centre will hold your details on our student data base. If you do not wish your details to be held please let us know by emailing manager@lairglearningcentre.org.uk.