A young girl making a small book in one of our school workshops
Credit: British Library

Making Artists’ Books

Years 3 – 6 and Years 7 – 13 Learners will make their own artists' books in this hands-on workshop.Monday, Wednesday and Friday, London Available during term-time. Press Book Now and complete the form to let us know your preferred date.

About Making Artists’ Books

A young girl making a small book in one of our school workshops
Credit: British Library

This workshop is fully booked until 29 May 2026. We are now taking bookings for 1 June 2026 onwards. Please do not make a booking request for a date before this time as it will not be processed.

Learners will discover what an artist's book is and why they are made in this hands-on workshop.

Please note:

  • maximum group size: 30
  • cost: free
  • start times: 10.30 and 13.00
  • location: British Library, London.

Booking is essential via the 'Book Now' button. Please email schools@bl.uk if you have questions or need help with the form.

More information about our Schools programme is available on our Schools hub.

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