Do you make books, by hand, using a press, or by imagination?
Whether you’re a printmaker layering ink on paper, a writer binding words between pages, an illustrator folding zines at your kitchen table, or someone experimenting with what a book can become, I’d love to hear from you.
I’m starting a new group in the Colchester area for artists and makers who work with books as a creative form. The aim is simple: to bring together people who love books, not just as things to read, but as things to make, share, and explore.
Why a group for book artists?
Because bookmaking, though often a solitary pursuit, thrives in community. A shared space can spark ideas, open up new techniques, and build lasting creative relationships. Whether you’ve been making books for years or you’re just beginning, this is a chance to connect.
Imagine the group as a welcoming, informal gathering where we can:
Share tips and processes
Give and receive feedback on works-in-progress
Collaborate on projects or exhibitions
Host workshops or zine swaps
Support each other with the practicalities of making, printing,
and distributing creative work
Who is it for?
Anyone interested in the book as art. You might be a visual artist, a designer, a poet, a craftsperson, or someone who defies all labels. If your practice involves, or wants to involve, books in some form, you’re welcome.
Books are more than just stories. They’re acts of making, spaces of imagination, and bridges between people. So get in touch, bring your sketchbook, a project, or just yourself and let’s see what we can make, together.
Interested? Contact: info@merseaartistsbooks.co.uk
