Leather Wrap Journal: Long & Link Stitch

Schedule

Fri Nov 14 2025 at 05:30 pm to 08:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

The Velvet Mill | Stonington, CT

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This intermediate bookbinding class will teach you how to create your own leather wrap journal or sketchbook!
About this Event

Dive deeper into bookbinding as you learn the long and link stitch! Students will learn a brief history of leather-bound books, and will receive guided instruction on how to create their own leather wrap book with suede or twine closure. Select your leather, thread color, and closure material to create a book that is uniquely you! There is an add-on option if you wish to incorporate beads into your binding as well!

This is a "make and take" class - students will create one leather-wrap book to take home.

While not required, it is recommended that you attend Shuttle Press & Bindery's "Pamphlet Stitch" class before attempting this binding - we will be building upon the sewing techniques we've already learned! Prior hand-sewing experience is recommended.

Students can direct any/all questions about this class to the instructor, Dana, via email: [email protected]

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All students who attend Shuttle Press & Bindery workshops will be required to sign a liability waiver in order to participate. Letterpress and bindery tools can be dangerous, and can cause significant injury or harm. The class instructor reserves the right to deny instruction to anyone in attendance who displays impairment or an inability to use tools safely and properly.

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, students who are feeling unwell should NOT attend in-person workshops. Masks are optional, unless otherwise mandated by state or local officials. If you begin to feel unwell shortly before your workshop, reach out to discuss credit options. Thank you for your cooperation!

Should there be inclement weather, Shuttle Press & Bindery will reach out to ticket-holders and reschedule the class. Safety first!

Tickets to Shuttle Press & Bindery events are non-refundable. Should you be unable to attend the event for any reason, please reach out to Dana at [email protected] to discuss credit/rescheduling options. Credits will be issued on a case-by-case basis. Participants who do not make contact in advance, and do not show up at the event, forefit their ticket/credit in-full.

Shuttle Press & Bindery is committed to teaching people of all identities and abilities. The studio is a safe, inclusive, and creative space for all. Should finances or ability be a barrier to learning, please reach out to Dana directly at [email protected] to discuss options and assistance.

The studio is located within the historic Velvet Mill building in Stonington, CT - studio #77 in The Atrium (near Beer'd and Whitecrest Eatery). To learn more about Shuttle Press & Bindery, visit shuttlepressbindery.com


Agenda

🕑: 05:30 PM
Introductions and Safety
🕑: 05:35 PM
Brief History of Leather Bindings
🕑: 05:45 PM - 07:30 PM
Bookbinding Fun!
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Where is it happening?

The Velvet Mill, 22 Bayview Avenue, Stonington, United States

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Tickets

USD 12.51 to USD 103.22

Shuttle Press & Bindery

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