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.

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!

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 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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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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.