Join this French link stitch bookbinding workshop and learn how to create a beautifully hand-bound notebook using one of the oldest and most elegant bookbinding techniques. You'll discover how folded paper sections are sewn together with an exposed decorative spine, creating a notebook that opens beautifully and lies flatter than many traditional bindings.
This beginner-friendly workshop is perfect for anyone curious about bookbinding, paper craft, or making their own journals and sketchbooks. No previous experience is needed, just come along and enjoy learning a mindful new craft in a relaxed and welcoming studio.
What to expect:
Learn the fundamentals of French link stitch binding, an elegant exposed-spine sewing technique.
Fold and prepare your paper into signatures using specialist bookbinding paper.
Stitch your notebook together using the distinctive French Link Stitch pattern.
Discover tips for creating your own handmade journals, sketchbooks and notebooks at home.
You'll leave with two of your own hand-bound notebooks, a new practical craft skill, and the confidence to continue making beautiful books for sketching, writing, journalling or gifting.
What you'll get
A small A6 notebook made by stepping through the process.
A finished larger notebook made with assistance.
16 sheets of high-quality 130gsm internal paper
Access to coloured card and collage scraps.
All tools and materials to complete the binding process!
Knowledge required
Beginner-friendly.
What to bring
Scrap papers or artwork you'd like to upcycle, A4 or A5 size (depending on your desired notebook size) -- this is not mandatory, we have plenty of scraps you can use!
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