Hei Lam Ng Bookmaking: introduction to the stitched pamphlet - February 19th

In this workshop, participants will learn saddle stitch, pamphlet stitch, and Japanese stab binding; the three fundamental techniques in bookbinding. We will learn about bookbinding terms and tools, paper stocks, and ways to cut, fold, and punch holes on paper. Each participant would be able to take home the samples they make. No previous experience required, and all materials are provided. 

Hei Lam Ng (she/her)
Spoken Languages: English, Cantonese, Mandarin

Hei Lam Ng is a Hong Kong-Canadian artist currently residing in Vancouver, BC, who has a great passion in artist’s books and printed matters. As a multilingual speaker of four languages (Cantonese, English, Mandarin, and Japanese), she is very interested in language concepts and structures, and the ambiguity of translation. Hei Lam holds a BFA in photography from Emily Carr University of Art + Design (2014), and a MFA in Studio Arts (Print Media) from Concordia University (2025). She is the founder of “bocchi projects”, an artist’s group that features, encourages, and endorses small run book projects by independent artists. “Bocchi projects” has exhibited Canadian artist’s book works across cities in Canada, as well as Tokyo and Taipei internationally.