Your space, my mess.

Partner with JesterCat to host a workshop where your guests make a real bound book. I arrive early, I leave clean, and everyone goes home with something they made.

Host a workshop

Bring bookbinding to your space.

Partner with JesterCat to host a hands-on workshop where your guests make a real bound book and have a good time doing it. I handle instruction, materials, setup and cleanup. You provide the space and the vibe.

No craft experience required of your guests. No hassle required of you.

Great for

Any space with good energy.

  • Breweries
  • Distilleries
  • Coffee shops
  • Retail shops
  • Wellness studios
  • Restaurants
  • Hotels & lodges
  • Maker spaces

What's included

I bring everything.

  • 3 hours of hands-on instruction — guided step by step, paced for your group.
  • All materials provided — book cloth, adhesives, tools, everything. Guests just show up.
  • Up to 10 participants — small enough that everyone gets real attention.
  • A finished handbound book — everyone leaves with something they made themselves.
  • Setup and cleanup — I arrive early and I leave clean. Your space stays your space.
  • Beginner-friendly — zero experience required. Seriously, none at all.

Book style

Pick your project — or let me suggest one.

Not sure what to make? I'll recommend something that fits your vibe, your timeline and your guests. If you have something specific in mind, let's talk about it.

  • Most popular

    Hand-sewn journal

    Guests sew and bind a journal from scratch. Beginner-friendly, satisfying to make, and better to keep.

  • Fan favorite

    Paperback rebind

    You or I pick the book; guests give it a brand new handmade cover. Everything is provided.

  • Custom option

    Branded books

    Your logo, colors or a custom design on the covers — guests go home with something that feels like yours.

How it works

Simple for you, handled by me.

What I handle

  • All materials and tools
  • Three hours of instruction
  • Setup before, cleanup after
  • Registration and participant email
  • Promotion on JesterCat social and email

What you provide

  • Tables and seating for up to ten
  • The space and the atmosphere
  • Promotion to your own audience
  • Optional: food or drink service during the event

Pricing

Flexible to fit your structure.

Every venue partnership is a little different, so there are three ways to structure it. We'll work out which makes sense for your space when we talk.

What affects the price. The base rate covers a standard 3-hour class with a cloth-cover or journal project. Branded books, custom designs, or a drink per person change the per-person rate. You get a clear quote before anything is confirmed.

  • Option A

    Per-person ticket split

    Participants pay a registration fee and we agree on a split — you keep a percentage, I keep the rest. Good for ticketed public events where you want a share of revenue.

  • Option B

    Flat venue fee

    You charge a flat hosting fee; I handle ticket sales and keep the registration revenue. Predictable, no variables, a set amount for the space.

  • Option C

    Free venue, shared promo

    You host at no charge in exchange for co-promotion. Works when the foot traffic and bar sales are worth more to you than a cut of tickets.

Let’s work together

Ready to host?

Send me your venue, a rough idea of what you’re picturing, and a few possible dates.

Get in touch

Response time is usually within 48 hours.