Thursday, January 14, 2010

Make Your Own Hand Bound Journal


Art Journal/ Bookbinding Workshop taught by Pamela Barrios

SATURDAY FEBRUARY 6, 9am-1pm


Make your own art journal or book as a gift for a friend in time for Valentine’s Day.

This simple non-adhesive book structure shown above is based on the historical “limp vellum”

binding. Class members will be using a heavy-weight, but flexible paper instead of vellum. We will sew paper sections onto leather supports. The supports will be used to connect the cover.


The cover can be easily decorated before it is attached. A traditional way of cutting paper will be taught for decorating. Other decorating techniques can be used and will be described.

Sewing experience is helpful but not necessary. Materials will be provided. Participants will be asked to bring small tools, such as pencil, ruler, X-acto knife and scissors.


The class fee covers the rest of the materials and will be $35.00.

Space is limited to 15 students. Enrollment is open to the community members ages 16 and up.

Workshop is dependent on enrollment, so sign up today!


Contact Melissa Hempel at 801-863-6740.