Make Your Own Journal: a (modified) Coptic Bookbinding Workshop 1

With Lexie Mutch Saturday 10/21 or Saturday 10/28 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM

This workshop is for anyone interested in learning the technique of coptic bookbinding, making their own art journals, books, or a gift for a friend. Enjoy a relaxed afternoon tearing down paper, cutting and glueing covers unique to your own taste, and sewing a strong and lovely binding. Come enjoy an afternoon learning how to make your own coptic-bound sketchbook or journal. This coptic-bound book will lay flat, a joy to work within and lovely to behold and hold! No previous knowledge is required to attend. This process involves utilizing sharp blades, a bit of muscle, and can be hard on arthritic hands at certain points. Handmade books are a treasure to use yourself or to share with someone you cherish. Each participant will make their own blank book, with paper torn and folded, covers chosen, cut…