Upcoming Workshops
PLEASE NOTE - THIS WILL BE THE LAST DATE FOR THIS WORKSHOP IN 2026.
This is a two day workshop that results in a custom made book that is A4 or A3 sized. On day one each participant learns how to edit, sequence and design their work, creating a print-ready file. On day two, participants refine their design, create a cover, then print on site and bind their work. Excellent for people who have never made a book, or who are wanting to make something a bit special and explore their work. Soft cover or hard cover are available, as are slip cases. Binding styles are stab binding (A3 or A4 size), coptic binding (a4 size), pamphlet stitch (A4 size). Custom styles can be explored, within reason. No previous experience is necessary.
Please note, book length is strictly limited to 60 pages.
This is a two day workshop that results in a custom made book that is A4 or A3 sized. On day one each participant learns how to edit, sequence and design their work, creating a print-ready file. On day two, participants refine their design, create a cover, then print on site and bind their work. Excellent for people who have never made a book, or who are wanting to make something a bit special and explore their work. Soft cover or hard cover are available, as are slip cases. Binding styles are stab binding (A3 or A4 size), coptic binding (a4 size), pamphlet stitch (A4 size). Custom styles can be explored, within reason. No previous experience is necessary.
Please note, book length is strictly limited to 60 pages.
PLEASE NOTE - THIS WILL BE THE LAST DATE FOR THIS WORKSHOP IN 2026.
In this two day workshop (June 6+7), five participants will learn about publishing a book while making a short A5 book. The purpose of this workshop is to provide a detailed overview of why and how an artist can publish a book. We'll look at a process to go from having work to having a book, learn about budgeting, printing, design and working with publishers. All you need is existing art (any visual art or writing) and a notebook. Everything else provided. Our best option for someone who has been working on something for a while and wants to learn a lot about how it could live as a publication.
Workshop runs 10-3 Saturday and Sunday.
In this two day workshop (April 11 and 12), participants will create an artist book at A5 or A4 size with up to 72 pages. Starting with just their art work, each participant will be guided through editing, sequencing and design, before printing and binding their book. This workshop offers significant creative exploration of book making, with participants being able to use a variety of cover types, book sizes, lengths and binding types to create something unique and beautiful.
No existing knowledge of book making, design or binding is required. We have had numerous beginners come to this workshop and leave with a gorgeous book.
Limited to six spaces for lots of individual instruction.
We offer one-on-one help over a video call, or in person if possible. When you book a one on one call you'll receive a link to our booking system where you can select a date and time that suits you. In these calls we can help with book making, budgeting, planning a publication or exhibition, advice for your project, feedback on your work, discussion of publishing or help with making something market ready.
A one on one session goes from 1-1.5 hours.
About our workshops
Since 2022, we have been running a range of workshops both in our studio, in partnerships with institutions and at schools. We are able to come to you and teach workshops at universities, TAFEs, high schools, arts centers and festivals. We have tailored workshops for a range of clients including: Photobook New Zealand, Whitecliffe College, Photography Studies College, Art Gold (Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie), Perth Centre of Photography, and many more.Workshops are led by Matt Dunne who, with a background in teaching, creates an enjoyable, supportive and successful space where anyone and everyone will learn a lot and leave with a lot of skills, takeaways and knowledge. Sign up to our mailing list be be notified of future workshops:
"I was blown away by how much I learned about bookbinding and publishing, far more than I expected! Matt was incredibly attentive, enthusiastic, and truly inspiring throughout the whole experience. The workshop was well organised and thoughtfully designed, and thanks to Matt’s deep expertise in publishing, I gained invaluable insights that I’ll carry with me moving forward. Highly recommended!"
"Matt's approach to also bring together everyone and compliment each person’s project was really people-centred and caring, which can sometimes be lost in workshops / small education programs. I’m feeling actually more energised by my practice after so long being lost."
"A fulfilling weekend adventure inside the world of photo bookmaking and publishing. Generous, exploratory and fun."
"I found the book making workshop really accessible, and enjoyed the hands-on aspect. It helped me understand the publishing process a bit better, and that you don’t need to have super-expensive resources to produce shareable works. Matt is a great facilitator too, whose advice on sequencing and editing alone was invaluable."
"I enjoyed learning about Matt's artistic practice and how he worked his projects into book format. I also loved looking through his personal collection of photo books, and experimenting with different binding techniques and papers, I could happily participate in this workshop multiple times because of how much there is to explore."
Upcoming Workshops
PLEASE NOTE - THIS WILL BE THE LAST DATE FOR THIS WORKSHOP IN 2026.
This is a two day workshop that results in a custom made book that is A4 or A3 sized. On day one each participant learns how to edit, sequence and design their work, creating a print-ready file. On day two, participants refine their design, create a cover, then print on site and bind their work. Excellent for people who have never made a book, or who are wanting to make something a bit special and explore their work. Soft cover or hard cover are available, as are slip cases. Binding styles are stab binding (A3 or A4 size), coptic binding (a4 size), pamphlet stitch (A4 size). Custom styles can be explored, within reason. No previous experience is necessary.
Please note, book length is strictly limited to 60 pages.
This is a two day workshop that results in a custom made book that is A4 or A3 sized. On day one each participant learns how to edit, sequence and design their work, creating a print-ready file. On day two, participants refine their design, create a cover, then print on site and bind their work. Excellent for people who have never made a book, or who are wanting to make something a bit special and explore their work. Soft cover or hard cover are available, as are slip cases. Binding styles are stab binding (A3 or A4 size), coptic binding (a4 size), pamphlet stitch (A4 size). Custom styles can be explored, within reason. No previous experience is necessary.
Please note, book length is strictly limited to 60 pages.
PLEASE NOTE - THIS WILL BE THE LAST DATE FOR THIS WORKSHOP IN 2026.
In this two day workshop (June 6+7), five participants will learn about publishing a book while making a short A5 book. The purpose of this workshop is to provide a detailed overview of why and how an artist can publish a book. We'll look at a process to go from having work to having a book, learn about budgeting, printing, design and working with publishers. All you need is existing art (any visual art or writing) and a notebook. Everything else provided. Our best option for someone who has been working on something for a while and wants to learn a lot about how it could live as a publication.
Workshop runs 10-3 Saturday and Sunday.
In this two day workshop (April 11 and 12), participants will create an artist book at A5 or A4 size with up to 72 pages. Starting with just their art work, each participant will be guided through editing, sequencing and design, before printing and binding their book. This workshop offers significant creative exploration of book making, with participants being able to use a variety of cover types, book sizes, lengths and binding types to create something unique and beautiful.
No existing knowledge of book making, design or binding is required. We have had numerous beginners come to this workshop and leave with a gorgeous book.
Limited to six spaces for lots of individual instruction.
We offer one-on-one help over a video call, or in person if possible. When you book a one on one call you'll receive a link to our booking system where you can select a date and time that suits you. In these calls we can help with book making, budgeting, planning a publication or exhibition, advice for your project, feedback on your work, discussion of publishing or help with making something market ready.
A one on one session goes from 1-1.5 hours.
About our workshops
We run a range of workshops out of our Melbourne studio. Additionally, we are able to come to you and teach workshops at universities, TAFEs, high schools, arts centers and festivals. We have tailored workshops for a range of clients including: Photobook New Zealand, Whitecliffe College, Photography Studies College, Art Gold (Kalgoorlie and Coolgardie), Perth Centre of Photography, and many more.Workshops are led by Matt Dunne who, with a background in teaching, creates an enjoyable, supportive and successful space where anyone and everyone will learn a lot and leave with a lot of skills, takeaways and knowledge.Sign up to our mailing list be be notified of future workshops:
"I was blown away by how much I learned about bookbinding and publishing, far more than I expected! Matt was incredibly attentive, enthusiastic, and truly inspiring throughout the whole experience. The workshop was well organised and thoughtfully designed, and thanks to Matt’s deep expertise in publishing, I gained invaluable insights that I’ll carry with me moving forward. Highly recommended!"
"Matt's approach to also bring together everyone and compliment each person’s project was really people-centred and caring, which can sometimes be lost in workshops / small education programs. I’m feeling actually more energised by my practice after so long being lost."
"A fulfilling weekend adventure inside the world of photo bookmaking and publishing. Generous, exploratory and fun."
"I found the book making workshop really accessible, and enjoyed the hands-on aspect. It helped me understand the publishing process a bit better, and that you don’t need to have super-expensive resources to produce shareable works. Matt is a great facilitator too, whose advice on sequencing and editing alone was invaluable."
"I enjoyed learning about Matt's artistic practice and how he worked his projects into book format. I also loved looking through his personal collection of photo books, and experimenting with different binding techniques and papers, I could happily participate in this workshop multiple times because of how much there is to explore."