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.

About our Schools programme

Looking for inspiring and educational activities for your primary or secondary school? Join us for workshops, tours and teacher CPD events in London, Leeds, and online.  View our full range of primary and secondary school activities and teacher CPDs.

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