Beauty and Craftsmanship
Hans Oosting
My love for beautiful books and my interest in traditional crafts come together in the art of bookbinding.
In my studio in Heemstede, I create books and boxes commissioned by individuals and businesses for special occasions. Often as unique pieces, and sometimes in small editions.
My work ranges from non-adhesive bindings made with contemporary materials to classical bindings in leather or parchment.
Teacher
I enjoy passing on my knowledge and experience to others. I do this as a teacher of Bookbinding at the two-year Vocational Training in Bookbinding in Hilversum, and at Grafisch Atelier Haarlem.
I share my passion for the craft as chair of the Dutch Bookbinding Foundation (Stichting Handboekbinden).
My work is regularly exhibited
PRESENT:
PAST:
In Principio | ScriptaManent VII
The Estonian Association of Designer Bookbinders
Guild Hall, Tallinn
2025
PAST:
Gezinsverpakking
Public Library of Amsterdam
2024
PAST:
Sonny Boy
Public Library of Amsterdam
2024
PAST:
De eerlijke vinder
Public Library of Amsterdam
2023






