Bookmaking for Beginners: Handmade Hardbound Journals

Explore the timeless craft of bookbinding in this hands-on workshop where you'll create two beautiful handmade journals while learning both Coptic and Case binding techniques. Over two evening sessions, students will sew pages, construct covers, assemble book boards, and work with decorative papers to create books that are both functional and artistic.
The class is structured to allow time for adhesives to cure between sessions, providing an opportunity to experience the complete process used in traditional hardcover book construction.
Along the way, you'll learn about paper selection, book structure, and finishing techniques. Finished books measure approximately 5 × 7 inches and can be used as journals, sketchbooks, recipe collections, or keepsakes.
All materials are included, though students are welcome to bring favorite 12x12 cardstock papers and/or personal photos or mementos to personalize book covers.