The Stuff Books Are Made Of: Paper, Parchment and Practical Bookmaking, 22 November | Event in Edinburgh | AllEvents

The Stuff Books Are Made Of: Paper, Parchment and Practical Bookmaking

Edinburgh Bibliographical Society

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Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am

6 hours

Library of Mistakes

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Date & Location

Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am to 04:00 pm (GMT+00:00)

Library of Mistakes

33A Melville Street Lane, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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The Stuff Books Are Made Of: Paper, Parchment and Practical Bookmaking
Edinburgh Bibliographical Society Autumn Meeting 2025

About this Event

Edinburgh Bibliographical Society would be delighted if you would join us for a day devoted to paper and parchment. In the morning papers on medieval paper and medieval parchment will be presented by Prof. Orietta da Rold, University of Cambridge, and Prof. Kathryn Rudy, University of St. Andrews. Following a sandwich lunch, there will be a practical workshop on pop-up books, led by Gen Harrison, of Edinburgh College of Art and Typochondriacs.



Agenda


🕑: 10:00 AM - 10:30 AM
Doors open and Coffee

🕑: 10:30 AM - 10:40 AM
Welcome

🕑: 10:40 AM - 11:40 AM
Talk by Prof. Kathryn Rudy, University of St. Andrews

Info: With active fingers and moist lips: How to handle a manuscript book of hours in the fifteenth century



🕑: 11:40 AM - 12:00 PM
Break

🕑: 12:00 PM - 01:00 PM
Talk by Prof. Orietta da Rold, University of Cambridge

Info: From Craft to Scholarship: Medieval Papermaking and the Foundations of Paper Studies in Britain



🕑: 01:00 PM - 02:00 PM
Lunch

🕑: 02:00 PM - 04:00 PM
'Pop-Up Paper', a practical workshop with Gen Harrison

Info: During this workshop, you will discover various pop-up paper techniques. It will cover some of the principles of paper engineering that will enable you to create beautiful books or fun cards. Whether you are a beginner or have experience, this workshop is suitable for all skill levels.

All materials will be provided.




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Ticket type Ticket price
Morning Talks Free
Lunch 9 GBP
Afternoon Workshop 12 GBP
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The Stuff Books Are Made Of: Paper, Parchment and Practical Bookmaking, 22 November | Event in Edinburgh | AllEvents
The Stuff Books Are Made Of: Paper, Parchment and Practical Bookmaking
Sat, 22 Nov, 2025 at 10:00 am
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