Intro to Painted Edges Class w/ Blackberry Bindery!

Book spines often steal the spotlight—but what about the other three edges of a book? In this beginner-friendly workshop, you'll learn how to transform the head, foot, and fore edge of a paperback into expressive works of art.

We’ll cover three approachable techniques to bring new life to your books: speckled edges, watercolor designs, and simple acrylic solids. You’ll also experiment with masking tape to create clean shapes and patterns, giving your books a unique personal touch.

This hands-on class is perfect for anyone curious about book edge painting, no experience needed. Along the way, you’ll learn how to prepare a book for edge decoration, explore the best materials to use, and discover what kinds of pigments and brushes work best on paper.

Please bring a few paperback books you'd like to decorate, either from your personal collection or pick up something new to beautify at The Well Red Damsel!

These techniques work best on standard, flat-cut paperbacks or notebooks.

Come ready to experiment and leave with some beautifully customized books!

Host or Publisher The Well Red Damsel