Nobody here has done this before either.

A private, three-hour class for you or up to ten of your favorite people. No experience, no pressure, and a finished book at the end of it.

About

Bookbinding, just for you or your group.

A fully private, three-hour bookbinding session booked exclusively for you — solo or with a group of up to ten. You pick the date, I bring everything, and we spend the afternoon making something that lasts.

All materials provided. No experience necessary. Zero, none at all.

Private classes make good gifts. Gift vouchers available — just ask.

Perfect for

Any reason to show up.

  • Date night
  • Bachelorette
  • Birthday
  • Friends' outing
  • Gift experience
  • Just because

What's included

Everything you need.

  • 3 hours of hands-on instruction — guided step by step, at your group's pace.
  • All materials provided — book cloth, HTV, adhesives, tools, everything. Just show up.
  • Custom scheduling — we pick a date and time that works for your group.
  • A finished handbound book — everyone leaves with something they made themselves.
  • Fully private — no other participants, no shared space with strangers.
  • Beginner-friendly — zero experience required. Seriously, none at all.

Optional add-ons

Make it extra special.

  • Coffee or tea carafe

    A drip coffee or tea carafe to sip while you stitch and fold.

    + $4 / person

  • Carafe & muffins

    The carafe plus a selection of fresh muffins. The full cozy version.

    + $7 / person

Pricing

Simple, transparent rates.

Priced per person, with a slight discount for larger groups. All materials included. A 25% deposit holds your date. A $30 venue surcharge applies to groups of six to ten.

A note on length and complexity. The rates below are the base price for a standard 3-hour class — a cloth-cover rebind or a classic journal. Longer or more involved projects (leather, binding from scratch, a 300+ page text block) need more time and materials, and I quote those individually.

Not sure what your project needs? Ask before you book and I'll give you an honest estimate. No surprises.

  • Standard

    3 hours

    Cloth-cover rebind, journal, or a simple sewn binding. This is what the table prices.

    Rates below

  • Extended

    4–6 hours

    Leather cover, a large text block, or binding a book from scratch.

    Quoted individually

  • Full day

    6–8 hours

    Complex multi-step projects with more than one technique.

    Quoted individually
Standard 3-hour class
Group sizePer personTotal25% deposit
Solo$100$100$25
2 people$90$180$45
3 people$85$255$64
4 people$80$320$80
5 people$75$375$94
6–10 people$75 + $30 venue fee$480–$780$120–$195

A non-refundable 25% deposit holds your booking. I'll confirm the date and send a direct payment link; the balance is due the day of class. Bookings are transferable if your plans change.

Where we meet

Bozeman, MT.

Classes are hosted at one of two spaces, depending on your group size.

  • Solo & groups of 2–5

    MSU Library study room

    A quiet private room — comfortable, well lit, and free of distractions.

  • Groups of 6–10

    MSU Strand Union Building

    A larger private conference room with room to spread out. The $30 venue fee covers the rental.

Book your class

Ready to make something?

Send me your group size and a few preferred dates. I’ll confirm availability and send a direct payment link to lock it in.

Get in touch

Response time is usually within 48 hours.