Book Cradle Making Workshop

During this one-day workshop, delegates will learn how two different book conservators, Abigail Bainbridge and Brannah Mackenzie, make their bespoke paper cradles to support bound material while on exhibition display.

The workshop is being hosted at Perth Art Gallery, which is at the centre of Perth, and a 15-minute walk from Perth train station.

The workshop will cover:

- The basics of determining safe opening angles for a book.
- Measuring for, and making cradles of two designs using conservation board.
- How to strap the book to secure it

Participants will be provided with tools and books to use for the day and will be guided through making at least one cradle to take home.

The group will discuss options for other types of bindings with specific needs and how the cradles can be modified to fit accordingly.

This event is a collaboration between Perth Museum and the Icon Scotland Group.

About the venue and accessibility:

Perth Art Gallery is one of the UK’s oldest collections, and features works by influential Scottish 20th and 21st century artists.

The facilities include steps with handrails, a ramp and a wheelchair lift into the building. Inside, most public areas, including the room where the workshop will be held, are on one level with fully accessible toilets.

Icon Scotland is committed to helping conservators from all socioeconomic backgrounds to access conservation training. If you would like to attend this event but cannot afford the cost, please contact [email protected].

If you’d like to discuss how we can eliminate other barriers to make this event more accessible for you or others, please contact us at [email protected].