Forty-Four Words presents a free bookmaking workshop at Somerset House on Saturday 12th September 2026 from midday to 4pm.

In partnership with Between2Books and supported by Hinge.

Join Forty-Four Words for an afternoon of bookmaking at Somerset House, London.

We’ll learn the chain stitch and use it to make our own A6 paper notebooks. Once your book is bound, you’ll be able to personalise it with little details to make it yours. No previous bookmaking experience is needed, but you should feel comfortable using a needle and thread.

What to bring

Everything you need to make your book will be provided. If you’d like, you’re welcome to bring beads, charms, ribbon or other little things of your own to incorporate into your book.

Booking

We’ll be making books in timed sessions throughout the afternoon. Choose your preferred time when booking your free place. We’ll send you a confirmation email with your time slot and the room details.

Questions

If you have any questions, feel free to leave a comment on our Instagram post and we’ll get back to you as soon as we can.