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:

Thinking about War and Peace 

Rijksmuseum Slot Loevestein

2025 – 2026

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