Courses Timetable
The Daffodil Barn, Wiltshire
Course Timetable 2026
Please note courses planned for 2026 are being added on a regular basis.
Our courses are linked to City & Guilds qualifications and standards but we do not make it a requirement to register for City & Guilds qualifications when undertaking a course.
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Courses are divided into three levels:
Level 1 Beginners Bookbinding - Split into two five-day units leading to a Level 1 City & Guilds Award.
Level 2 Intermediate Bookbinding - For students with Level 1 experience in bookbinding and wishing to progress to a Level 2 City & Guilds Certificate
Level 3 Advanced Bookbinding - Specialist classes for those taking their skills to the highest standards and leading to a Level 3 City & Guilds Diploma.
Timetable
MARCH
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10th -12th (Tues-Thurs) & 18th-19th (Wed-Thurs) |
C&G Level 1 - Unit 118 Pamphlet & Multi-section Bindings Online via Zoom |
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12th - 17th (Thurs-Tues) |
C&G Level 3 - Springback Binding |
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24th - 26th (Tues-thurs) |
C&G Level 3 - Gold tooling |
APRIL
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20th -24th (Mon-Fri) |
C&G Level 1 - Unit 119 Photograph Albums & Slipcase |
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MAY
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5th -6th (Tues-Wed) & 12th-14th (Tues-Thurs) |
C&G Level 1 - Unit 119 Photograph Albums & Slipcase Online via Zoom |
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6th-8th (Wed-Fri) |
C&G Level 3 - Storage & Enclosuers I Lift off lid box, Phase Box, Portfolio |
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13th -14th (Wed-Thurs) |
C&G Level 3 - Paper Repairs |
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18th -22nd tbc (Mon-Fri) tbc |
C&G Level 3 - Fine Binding (Laced on Boards Binding) |
JUNE
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9th - 10th (Tues-Wed) |
C&G Level 3 - Cloth Reback Repairing a Cloth bound book |
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16th -18th (Tues -Thurs) |
C&G Level 3 - Storage & Enclosues II Cloth Drop back Box & Brass post Folder |
JULY
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7th -10th (Tues-Fri) |
C&G Level 3 -Storage & Enclosures III Qtr Bound Leather Drop back box |
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27th -31st (Mon-Fri) |
C&G Level 1 - Unit 118 Pamphlet & Multi-Section Bindings |
AUG
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10th-14th (Mon-Fri) |
C&G Level 2 - Unit 220 Leather Case Binding |
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SEPT
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10th (Thurs) |
C&G Level 3 - Edge Decoration |
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14th-18th (Mon-Fri) |
C&G Level 1- Unit 119 Photograph Albums & Slip Case |
More info & to Book |
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30th Sept - 3rd Oct (Wed-Sat) |
C&G Level 3 - Leather Reback Repairing a leather bound book |
OCT
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19th -23rd (Mon-Fri) |
C&G Level 1 - Unit 118 Pamphlet & Multi-section Bindings |
More info & to BOOK |
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NOV
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3rd-5th (Tues-Thurs) |
C&G Level 2 - Unit 201/202
Design & Sampling |
More info & to BOOK |
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10th-12th (Tues-Wed) |
C&G Level 3 - Library & Periodical Bindings | More info & to BOOK |
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16th -20th (Mon-Fri) |
C&G Level 2 - Unit 221 Leather Case Binding |
More info & to BOOK |
DEC
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More info & to BOOK | |
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FREE Online Self-taught Design & Sampling Course Unit 201/202 see details below
Design & Sampling
This course is available as a free self paced on-line course. Learn how to apply the design elements of colour theory, mark making, shape & form, texture & pattern and the design principles of contrast, proportion, balance and composition.
Suitable for anyone wishing to achieve the C&G Level 1 or 2 in Bookbinding.
Created by Diana Illingsworth-Cook click here to access the link.
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