Bookbinding Classes
BOOKBINDING CLASSES
Make Your Own Junque Journal
Create a one-of-a-kind journal from scratch! Learn how to transform everyday materials into a beautifully handcrafted art journal filled with personality and creative possibilities. This class will guide you through the process step by step, making it easy and fun to design a unique space for your artistic explorations. Start making your own journal today!
A Year of Gelatin Printing (and Bookbinding)
Create and bind your own handmade art books! This class not only explores gelatin printing techniques but also teaches you how to transform your prints into beautifully bound, one-of-a-kind books. Learn a variety of bookbinding methods to compile your artwork into stunning journals, sketchbooks, or keepsakes. Perfect for artists who love both printmaking and book arts!
Pamphlet Stitch Art Journal Replay
Create a beautiful handmade art journal with the pamphlet stitch! This class walks you through the simple yet versatile pamphlet stitch binding method, perfect for making custom art journals, sketchbooks, and more. Learn how to assemble, stitch, and personalize your journal, giving you a unique space to fill with creativity. No bookbinding experience needed!
This is a recording from a previously live Zoom class.
Classes That Contain Bookbinding
These classes all contain instructions for making book forms as part of the class. But their focus is on other things.
Sketchbook Habit: Keeping a Visual Diary
Turn your sketchbook into a daily creative sanctuary! Sketchbook Habit: Keeping a Visual Diary is designed to help you build a sustainable, joy-filled sketchbook practice. With approachable prompts and techniques, you’ll gain confidence, develop your artistic style, and create a meaningful visual record of your life. No pressure, just play! You'll also learn how to make this pocket sized sketchbook with an envelope bound into the center.
The Two Week Art Journal
Jumpstart your creativity with a two-week art journaling adventure! This class is designed to help you build momentum, break creative blocks, and fill your journal with expressive, meaningful pages. With daily prompts and techniques, you’ll explore new ideas, experiment with materials, and develop a habit of creative play. You'll also learn how to make this super simple no-stitch art journal.
The Artful Holiday
Get creative this holiday season (whatever the holiday may be! The Artful Holiday is packed with fun, festive projects to spark your creativity year round and add a handmade touch to your celebrations. From ornaments to gifts and decorations, you'll explore a variety of techniques to make the season uniquely yours. There are two book projects in this class (including the one pictured) and 34 projects from 19 mixed media teachers.