The Art of Bookmaking
Create Your Own Journal
In this step-by-step class you’ll learn how to make your very own hand-bound journal—no experience needed!
✨ Why Bookmaking?
I remember the first book I ever made. It was during a little class at a local art shop, and I was in awe that I had stitched something so beautiful. That feeling never left me.
In 2020, I rediscovered bookbinding during an art retreat, and since then I’ve made over 50 hand-bound journals. They hold my notes, sketches, prayers, grocery lists, and dreams. They’ve become a beautiful, practical part of my everyday life—and now, I want to show you how to make your own.
Here’s a List of Ideas
To Do List
Grocery List
Notes
Art Journal
Sketches
Prayers
Daily Journal
Give as a Gift
Class Details
Class Name: The Art of Binding: Create Your Own Journal
Pre-recorded class
Price: $32
Supplies: A supply list will be in your course.
In this class you’ll learn the beautiful and timeless art of bookbinding. In this creative workshop, we’ll turn simple materials into a one-of-a-kind journal that reflects your personal style. Using easy-to-learn stitching techniques, we’ll create a handmade journal from start to finish — perfect for sketching, writing, or gifting. Whether you’re an experienced maker or a curious beginner, this class is designed to be fun, approachable, and inspiring.
Techniques Taught in This Workshop
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The basics of hand-bound bookmaking (easy enough for beginners!)
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How to fold, stitch, and bind your pages into a one-of-a-kind journal
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Tips for choosing paper, covers, and tools. You may have tools you can use as substitutes.
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How to use your journal creatively: art journaling, notes, prayer, memory keeping, and more
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You’ll walk away with a finished journal you made yourself
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You’ll have the skills to make more (hello, handmade gifts!)
Inside the Workshop
Course Community
Access to our course community to share your work, ask questions, and support each other.
Supply List
A full supply list will be provided, as well as easy-access shopping links.
In this class you’ll learn the beautiful and timeless art of bookbinding. In this creative workshop, we’ll turn simple materials into a one-of-a-kind journal that reflects your personal style. Using easy-to-learn stitching techniques, we’ll create a handmade journal from start to finish — perfect for sketching, writing, or gifting. Whether you’re an experienced maker or a curious beginner, this class is designed to be fun, approachable, and inspiring.