THE TEACHERS
John Goss - Gold Finisher
John has been a gold finisher with Sangorski &
Sutcliffe for over forty years
and has a wealth of experience in one of the most
challenging aspects of traditional bookbinding.
OUR REGULAR TEACHERS INCLUDE:
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Cloth Book Restoration with Luke Hornus
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Luke Hornus
Luke studied Illustration at Kent Institute of Art & Design between 2003 and 2006, and began training with Daniel in our Conservation Department in 2006. He is now an extremely accomplished and efficient restorer of books, both cloth and leather.
Bookbinders.
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Leather Restoration with Daniel Wray
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Daniel Wray
Dan studied Paper Conservation at Camberwell College between 1992 and 1995. He went on to work at the College of Arms between 1995 and 1999 and began working with Shepherds thereafter. He runs our Conservation department and is an expert restorer of books and leather items, and renowned binder and finisher of period bindings. Largely self-taught, Dan’s impressive skills display a sympathetic artistry that few can match. He presently teaches Book Conservation one day a week at Camberwell College.
He won the prestigious Arthur Johnson medal at the 2009 Designer Bookbinders annual bookbinding competition and the Bernard Middleton prize for gold finishing at the 2010 competition.
