Upcoming Events
Book Rebinding: The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue
I remember you. — but will your books survive the centuries? Join us for an atmospheric evening workshop and rebind V.E. Schwab's The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue into a stunning black and gold hardcover, complete with constellation cover art.
First Contact Convention
Transport yourself out of the mundane and into an interactive sci-fi convention that celebrates universes of our own making.
Bring your creativity and your best cosplay, whether you come as you are, or as a being of your own imagination. Meet advocates, teachers, explorers, and makers — from cosplayers to cosmonauts — and join them in celebrating cultures both real and imagined. Explore the hopeful possibilities of the future through the lens of science fiction — and maybe acquire an artifact or two during your journey!
Fundraiser Book Rebinding Workshop | MATTER OF THE IMAGINATION
Rebind the book that started it all. JesterCat Binding Co. and Matter of the Imagination are getting together to give Ursula K. Le Guin's The Left Hand of Darkness a gorgeous new cover, the novel that inspired the magazine's name. Books sourced from our local faves at Country Bookshelf. Three hours, good coffee (MOTI founder and editor Owen Gibbs is on pour over duty), and 20% of every registration goes straight to MOTI.
Montana Renaissance Festival
Montana's biggest Renaissance festival is coming to Billings on June 6-7, 2026, and JesterCat Binding Co. will be vending! Come for the knights and mead, stay for the books. 📖⚔️
Bozeman Book Con
Montana's first ever book convention is coming to MSU on August 8, 2026, co-hosted by author Christina Hill and the team from Exes & Ohs, Bozeman's first romance-only bookstore. JesterCat Binding Co. will be vending — stop by for custom bookbinding, rebinding services, and all things bookish.
Bozeman Renaissance Festival 2026
The Bozeman Renaissance Festival returns for its third year on August 22-23, 2026 at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds! JesterCat Binding Co. will be vending — stop by between the jousting and the mead for some beautifully bound books.
Twilight Book Rebinding Workshop
Join us for a hands-on creative experience as we transform a beloved classic into a custom work of art. In this special workshop, you’ll rebind your very own copy of Twilight by Stephenie Meyer.
Book Rebinding: Little Women
This Women's History Month, give a beloved classic the cover it deserves. Join us for a cozy afternoon of bookbinding as we transform Louisa May Alcott's Little Women into a gorgeous burgundy and gold hardcover edition — complete with a quote from the March sisters themselves.
NILC Benefit Night Market
Come on out for a night market and silent auction to raise money for the National Immigration Law Center. Let's band together to light up the dark!
Winter Makers Market
The Fourth Winter Makers Market brings local and regional artists to the Livingston Depot atrium for one day, 9 AM–4 PM; admission $1, kids under 12 free. The restored Northern Pacific depot in downtown Livingston serves as a museum, event center, and arts venue, preserved by the nonprofit Livingston Depot Foundation. I’ll be vending—stop by my booth for custom bookbinding, rebinding, bookbinding kits, and literary gifts.
Book Rebinding: Heated Rivalry & The Long Game omnibus
Is the book better than the show? Find out for yourself while binding your own custom omnibus edition of Heated Rivalry & The Long Game! Just in time for Valentine's Day, learn bookbinding techniques while creating a flip-book style hardcover featuring Rachel Reid's bestselling hockey romance.
100th Anniversary Book Rebinding: Winnie-the-Pooh
Celebrate 100 years of Winnie-the-Pooh by creating your own special edition hardcover! This cozy winter workshop uses bradel binding - a flexible technique that makes books open smoothly and last forever. Your finished Pooh will have a sparkly white cover with a light blue spine.
Book Rebinding: The Lion, The Witch, & The Wardrobe
Create a hardcover with a magical cutout window this January! We're binding The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe with a glitter forest green cover that features a window revealing original lamppost artwork beneath. Spend an afternoon learning bookbinding basics!
Binding Baggins: The Hobbit Book Binding Workshop
Binding Baggins is a hands-on bookbinding workshop where participants will learn to transform paperback copies of J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved classic, The Hobbit, into beautiful hardcover editions. Participants will be guided through the process of creating a new hardcover binding to show off their adventure through Middle-Earth.
Wheelhouse Holiday Art Market
Join us for Wheelhouse’s 3rd Annual Holiday Art Market! Shop for gifts from local artists and create your own festive artwork.
This event is free and open to the public
Holiday Hoopla
Bring your family and meet your friends and neighbors for a hometown holiday celebration as you meander down Main Street visiting downtown businesses, checking out local vendors and organizations, and listening to the sounds of the season.
SOLD OUT | Book Rebinding: Pride and Prejudice
Celebrate Jane Austen's 250th birthday by transforming Pride and Prejudice into a stunning hardcover! Just days before her December 16th milestone, escape the dark Montana winter in this cozy bookbinding session where you'll learn hands-on techniques while wrapping your own edition in authentic Italian Florentine paper. Perfect for curling up with during those long December nights or gifting to a fellow Austen lover. We provide everything—the book, decorative papers, custom cover designs, tea service (bring your favorite cup!), AND birthday cake because Jane deserves a proper celebration! Limited to 3 participants for personalized instruction.
Holiday Pop-Up Market
Join us for our Holiday Pop-Up shopping at Dry Hills Distillery!
🎁 Shop unique gifts from local artists + businesses
🍸 Sip seasonal cocktails
🗓️ Wed 12/03, 5-8pm
📍Dry Hills Distillery, Bozeman
Rebinding Catcher in the Rye
Get ready for the phoniest—wait, we mean coolest—bookbinding workshop this November! Transform J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye into a custom hardcover that Holden himself would approve of (probably). Learn book cloth binding techniques and add your own rebellious flair with heat transfer vinyl designs. All materials provided, including the book. Just 3 spots available for this intimate literary crafting session. Perfect for book lovers who appreciate classic lit and making things by hand. Ages 13+.
Rebinding Eragon by Christopher Paolini
Unleash your inner dragon rider this November! Join us for an epic bookbinding workshop where you'll transform Christopher Paolini's Eragon into a custom hardcover worthy of Alagaësia itself. Learn book cloth binding and heat transfer vinyl application while crafting a personalized fantasy edition. All materials provided, including the book and design elements. Limited to 3 dragon riders—er, participants. No previous bookbinding experience required, just a love of adventure and making things with your hands. Ages 13+.
Rebinding Anne of Green Gables
Cozy up this November with a bookbinding workshop as heartwarming as Anne herself! Transform your paperback copy of Anne of Green Gables into a custom hardcover edition perfect for fall reading season. Learn professional book cloth binding techniques while adding your own design touches with heat transfer vinyl. All materials provided, including the book. Max 3 participants—grab your kindred spirits and join us for an afternoon of tea, creativity, and the timeless art of bookbinding. Ages 13+.
Book Rebinding: Frankenstein by Mary Shelley
Awaken the dead art of bookbinding this Halloween season! Join our gothic workshop where we'll resurrect Mary Shelley's Frankenstein through ancient leather binding techniques.
Book Rebinding: 1984 | ALA Banned Books Week
Come support the freedom to read at the 1984 book rebinding class! We will be rebinding George Orwell’s dystopian classic in honor of the American Library Association’s (ALA) Banned Book Week (10/5-10/11). All profits Proceeds will go to the ALA's Freedom To Read Foundation.
Pop-Up Market
Join us September 25 from 5-8pm for our Pop-Up Market!
Pop-up shops from local makers, Braza Food Truck, farm-to-bottle cocktails, and good community await🛍🍸
Custom Journal Making Workshop
This workshop invites writers, planners, and journal enthusiasts to create their ideal writing companion from the ground up using traditional bookbinding techniques. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn the complete process of journal creation, from folding signatures with quality lined paper to hand-sewing the textblock and constructing a personalized hardcover that reflects your writing style. We provide all materials including professionally printed lined pages and a variety of cover options—you simply bring your vision for the perfect journal. Whether you're a daily writer, bullet journal enthusiast, or someone seeking a meaningful handmade notebook, you'll leave with both a beautiful custom journal and the skills to create more.
Bozeman Renaissance Festival
I will be a vendor for the Bozeman Renaissance Festival for both days at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds. Please come by and take a look, or just say hi! ✨
Information about Bozeman Renaissance Festival:
Last year, we dipped our toes in the water to see if Bozeman would support it's own Renaissance Festival. And Bozeman answered with a resounding YES! So, in 2025, we're back and full-bore.
Rebinding Kiki's Delivery Service Manga
This class invites anime enthusiasts and book lovers to soar through the magical art of hardcover bookbinding using the beloved Kiki's Delivery Service picture book as your canvas. In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn professional techniques for deconstructing and rebuilding hardcover books while creating your own customized edition featuring two-color heat transfer vinyl designs inspired by Miyazaki's coming-of-age tale. Recommended for ages 13+ due to the use of precision cutting tools and heat presses. All materials provided—just bring your sense of adventure and leave with a professionally bound, personalized Kiki treasure that would make even Jiji purr with approval. No previous bookbinding experience required, though a spirit of independence is highly recommended!
Birdhouse Summer Market Series: AUGUST
Surprise! I was last minute invited to have a mini-booth at the Birdhouse Art Market this August. Feel free to swing by and say hi!
About the Birdhouse Art Market Series:
Birdhouse Collective hosts art markets in partnership with the Downtown Bozeman Art Walk. Come see us every second Friday this summer and support local artists!
Binding Baggins: The Hobbit Book Binding Workshop
Binding Baggins is a hands-on bookbinding workshop where participants will learn to transform paperback copies of J.R.R. Tolkien's beloved classic, The Hobbit, into beautiful hardcover editions. Participants will be guided through the process of creating a new hardcover binding.
Field Journal Binding Workshop
This workshop invites outdoor enthusiasts to craft the ultimate field companion using traditional bookbinding techniques and premium materials. In this hands-on workshop, they'll create a personalized field journal featuring waterproof pages, genuine bison leather cover, and specialized sections tailored to your chosen outdoor pursuit - whether that's tracking fish, recording hunts, cataloging birds, or just a plain notebook. All materials provided, including premium bison leather and waterproof paper - just bring your passion for the outdoors and leave with a journal built to withstand years of field adventures!
Potsdam Summerfest 2025
I will be a vendor for the Potsdam Summerfest in New York. Please come by and take a look, or just say hi! ✨
Information about Potsdam Summerfest:
Presented by the Potsdam Chamber of Commerce, partake in three fun filled days jam packed with live music, vendors, food trucks, bustling street fair, recreational activities and all downtown Potsdam has to offer! The 2025 festival will take place on July 10-12.
The event features live music every hour on the Main Stage on Market Street with additional music in the Ives Park Gazebo. Summerfest is the time of year when area merchants put their best foot (and merchandise) forward to offer spectacular sales. As area businesses roll their merchandise out onto the sidewalks, bargains are found in virtually every plaza, nook, and cranny of Potsdam.
Your Art, Your Way: Personalized Sketchbook Workshop
Upgrade your art supplies in our "Your Art, Your Way" bookbinding workshop this June. Learn professional techniques to transform a brand new sketchbook into a customized hardcover edition that suits your specific artistic needs. Bring your favorite new sketchbook (such as Strathmore) and we'll provide all binding materials and guidance. Perfect for artists looking to personalize their tools while learning practical bookbinding skills. Limited to 5 participants—sign up to create a sketchbook that's as unique as your artistic style.
Book Rebinding: The Song of Achilles
This Pride Month, join our exclusive "Pride & Patroclus" bookbinding workshop and learn to transform Madeline Miller's "The Song of Achilles" into a custom hardcover edition. Perfect your bookbinding skills while creating a personalized version of this celebrated LGBTQ+ literary classic. We provide all materials, including the book and custom design elements. Limited to just 5 participants—ideal for readers who appreciate fine craftsmanship and meaningful stories. Reserve your spot to create a unique tribute to this powerful narrative.
Rebinding My Neighbor Totoro Manga
SOLD OUT!
Join our "Catbus Bookcraft" workshop this Ani-May and discover the art of rebinding while creating your own custom edition of the My Neighbor Totoro manga! Master hardcover deconstruction, two-color HTV application, and professional bookbinding techniques in this hands-on class.