Bookbinding used to be a separate trade. If you bought a book from the Plantin press, all you got was the printed pages. You then had to have them bound by a bookbinder. The nice thing about this was that you could determine how the book looked yourself. Rich people opted for leather covers with gold leaf, a coat of arms or their own emblem. Sometimes there even was a lock on the cover!
During the workshop you will work in a studio. Your ticket is valid all day long to visit the rest of the museum.
Also discover the other workshops: Master Etching Drypoint & Master Printer.
What to expect?
- you get to do it yourself
- you learn from an expert
- you understand how a book was made
Practical information
- workshop for pupils from 12 to 25 years old and for adults
- maximum 12 people per workshop
- duration: maximum 90 minutes
- price for the guide: €105 (+ administration fee: €5 for schools, €25 for groups)
- you can purchase entrance tickets for the museum separately (ticket prices), access to the museum is free for school groups
Book your guide
Classes
- Visiting before October 1 2025? Book your tour/workshop via Experience Antwerp.
- Visiting after October 1 2025? Fill in your request via this form.
Groups
- Visiting before October 1 2025? Book your tour/workshop via Experience Antwerp.
- Visiting after October 1 2025? Fill in your request via this form.
