Japanese Stab Binding Workshop

Discover the timeless beauty of Japanese stab binding in this hands-on 3-hour workshop. You'll learn this traditional binding method that has been used for centuries to create everything from ancient manuscripts to contemporary artists' books. The distinctive stitching on the spine becomes a striking design element while creating a strong, flexible binding.

Perfect for journals, sketchbooks, portfolios, or photo albums, Japanese stab binding works beautifully with single sheets of flexible paper. You'll explore decorative stitch patterns and learn to create a binding that's both functional and gorgeous.

What You'll Learn:

• Traditional Japanese bookbinding technique and its history
• Decorative stitch patterns
• How to adapt the technique for different sizes and purposes

What You'll Make: One hardcover Japanese stab-bound book (approximately 6" x 9", 40 pages) using your choice of simple stitch pattern. Select from our collection of decorative papers tand book cloth to personalize your creation.

What's Included: All materials including cover paper, text papers, binding thread, needles, and tools. Expert instruction and templates to use for future projects.

Perfect For: Book artists, journal keepers, photographers creating handmade albums, paper crafters, anyone drawn to wabi sabi aesthetics, or makers seeking an elegant binding method that works with loose sheets.

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