Our Story
At Barbara Hubert Bookbinding we enjoy practising the age-old craft of hand bookbinding.
A well-bound book should be a pleasure to handle and enhance the joy of reading and writing
Established in 1997, Hubert Bookbindery has blended traditional bookbinding techniques with contemporary and classic styles, producing eclectic and characterful handmade stationery and custom bindings for almost thirty years.
Barbara Hubert began her bookbinding career in Ingelheim, Germany where she completed her apprenticeship. From early on she was fascinated by the endless versatility of materials such as leather and paper, and how they give a text a sound structure, that is both tactile and visually pleasing. It was a small step from a love of books and reading to a desire to make them. Now Barbara runs the bookbindery and craft shop in the heart of Cork City, along with four other bookbinders who have trained under her – Gillian, Michelle, Lou and Maria.
Hubert Bookbindery pride themselves on their versatility and offer a diverse range of services from repairs to commission binding, small print runs for local writers, presentation boxes, occasion photo albums, writing sets and custom projects. Clients and recipients are equally diverse, including Michael D. Higgins, Michelle Obama, Donovan, Bono, and Colm Tóbín, as well as Universities, art colleges, photographers, book dealers, and of course the general public. They also supply a number of bookshops and craft retail businesses with their distinctive hand-made stationery.
Mary Lincoln established Ardmore Pottery and Gallery in 1983 out of her home in Ardmore, Co. Waterford. The premises, having expanded over the years, has maintained its original location. Ardmore Pottery and Gallery is proud to have sustained its founding ethos: to house under one roof the best of Irish craftwork alongside a working pottery studio.
The Garden Shop at Ballymaloe Cookery School stocks the wonderful produce from the organic farm and delightful gifts from around the world.
BEBHINN stocks a carefully curated selection of Irish Design by makers from all around Ireland. Made in Ireland – Made to Last
From ceramicists, jewellers and textile-workers to furniture-makers, wood turners and carvers, paper and felt makers, sculptors and many more, Cork Craft & Design brings together the very best of Cork’s unique creative arts and crafts and is a celebration of the amazing abundance and variety of high quality craft produced in Cork County and City.
Whether you are visiting Cork and looking for a unique memento or you are a Cork native hunting for the perfect gift our shop has something for you.
They have an eclectic mix of Cork made design and print items, educational toys, books and some very quirky designer gifts.
Craft Studio & Irish-Made Design ShopHandmade Toys & Crafted Baby GiftsShowcasing the work of 25 Cork-based Makers/Designers
Christine opened The Craft Shop in 1976 and Fourty Years later she still has many of the same Craftworkers and lots of new ones, producing Wonderful Handmade Crafts
Their shop, which has entrances on Patrick St (the main street) and Paul St, is a haven for local book lovers and visitors alike. Their staff have expertise which reflects the wide variety of books stocked and are more than willing to recommend and promote titles both local and international. They are part of Cork’s vibrant cultural life hosting readings, lectures, launches and signings in an attractive literary setting.
Mary Lincoln established Ardmore Pottery and Gallery in 1983 out of her home in Ardmore, Co. Waterford. The premises, having expanded over the years, has maintained its original location. Ardmore Pottery and Gallery is proud to have sustained its founding ethos: to house under one roof the best of Irish craftwork alongside a working pottery studio.
The Garden Shop at Ballymaloe Cookery School stocks the wonderful produce from the organic farm and delightful gifts from around the world.
BEBHINN stocks a carefully curated selection of Irish Design by makers from all around Ireland. Made in Ireland – Made to Last
From ceramicists, jewellers and textile-workers to furniture-makers, wood turners and carvers, paper and felt makers, sculptors and many more, Cork Craft & Design brings together the very best of Cork’s unique creative arts and crafts and is a celebration of the amazing abundance and variety of high quality craft produced in Cork County and City.
Whether you are visiting Cork and looking for a unique memento or you are a Cork native hunting for the perfect gift our shop has something for you.
They have an eclectic mix of Cork made design and print items, educational toys, books and some very quirky designer gifts.
Craft Studio & Irish-Made Design ShopHandmade Toys & Crafted Baby GiftsShowcasing the work of 25 Cork-based Makers/Designers
Christine opened The Craft Shop in 1976 and Fourty Years later she still has many of the same Craftworkers and lots of new ones, producing Wonderful Handmade Crafts
Their shop, which has entrances on Patrick St (the main street) and Paul St, is a haven for local book lovers and visitors alike. Their staff have expertise which reflects the wide variety of books stocked and are more than willing to recommend and promote titles both local and international. They are part of Cork’s vibrant cultural life hosting readings, lectures, launches and signings in an attractive literary setting.
Just some of the services we can help you with
We have a wide range of handmade and handcrafted books, albums and notebooks. If you don’t see what you are looking for please contact us.
Book Repair
We have lovingly restored family heirlooms, old bibles, collector’s editions and historical journals using a number of different methods.
Menu Covers
We design and craft exclusive Menu and Wine List Covers for Restaurants, Guest Houses and Hotels.
Thesis Report & Binding
They can print and bind your thesis for the following day and have a 3 hour express service available for those who need the extra time.