Explore the world of creating with salvaged materials. These are intimate workshops in our up-upstairs creator space and seats are limited! Each workshop gives a sliding scale option. A note on accessibility if you haven't been tot he space:
Artist Notebooks Workshop May 24
$25.00 - $45.00
Craft your own collection of inspiring notebooks using salvaged materials and the timeless pamphlet stitch technique + variations. In this workshop, you’ll create several softcover books—perfect for sketching, journaling, or catching wild ideas—using a mix of reclaimed covers and thoughtfully curated pages.
We’ll explore how to combine textures, colors, and found paper to make each notebook uniquely yours. You’ll leave not only with a handful of beautiful handmade books, but with the knowledge and confidence to keep making them—no sweatshop stationery required.
Come ready to stitch, experiment, and build a personal library of notebooks that reflect your values and creative spark.
We’ll explore how to combine textures, colors, and found paper to make each notebook uniquely yours. You’ll leave not only with a handful of beautiful handmade books, but with the knowledge and confidence to keep making them—no sweatshop stationery required.
Come ready to stitch, experiment, and build a personal library of notebooks that reflect your values and creative spark.
Hardcover Classic Bookbinding Workshops May 22
$25.00 - $45.00
Learn the timeless technique of quarter cloth binding in this hands-on workshop designed to introduce you to the art of classic book construction. Using salvaged materials, you'll create a hardcover book from start to finish, binding a single signature into a sturdy, beautiful cover using the quarter cloth style—a historic method known for its durability and elegance.
We’ll walk step-by-step through measuring, gluing, stitching, and casing in, blending tradition with resourcefulness. You’ll leave with a finished hardcover book, a deeper understanding of book structure, and the power to create your own classics—without buying new.
A perfect next step for those who’ve made softcover books before, but welcoming to beginners ready to dive in.
We’ll walk step-by-step through measuring, gluing, stitching, and casing in, blending tradition with resourcefulness. You’ll leave with a finished hardcover book, a deeper understanding of book structure, and the power to create your own classics—without buying new.
A perfect next step for those who’ve made softcover books before, but welcoming to beginners ready to dive in.
Friends Forever Mini Books Workshop June 5
$25.00 - $45.00
Join us for a sweet afternoon of bookbinding magic! In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to make two miniature hardcover books using salvaged and reclaimed materials. Whether you keep both, or give one to a friend, these tiny tomes are perfect for pocket poems, secret spells, or heartfelt notes.
We’ll walk you through the basics of bookbinding—no experience needed—and provide all the materials, tools, and guidance to bring your mini books to life. You’ll leave with newfound skills, a pair of precious handmade books, and the satisfaction of turning discarded scraps into something lasting and beautiful.
Perfect for all skill levels. Come solo or make it a friend date!
We’ll walk you through the basics of bookbinding—no experience needed—and provide all the materials, tools, and guidance to bring your mini books to life. You’ll leave with newfound skills, a pair of precious handmade books, and the satisfaction of turning discarded scraps into something lasting and beautiful.
Perfect for all skill levels. Come solo or make it a friend date!
Simple Stab Bound Bookbinding Workshop May 29
$25.00 - $45.00
Discover the elegant simplicity of stab binding—a traditional book form that celebrates visible stitch work and sturdy construction. In this workshop, we’ll use salvaged materials to craft striking softcover books where the binding becomes the star.
You’ll learn foundational stab binding techniques that open up a whole new way to think about book structure—no glue, no casing in, just rhythmic stitching that allows almost any collection of pages to become a book and looks beautiful doing it.
Great for artists, writers, or anyone who appreciates the meditative joy of handwork. You'll leave with at least one finished book, a new set of skills, and plenty of inspiration for future projects.
You’ll learn foundational stab binding techniques that open up a whole new way to think about book structure—no glue, no casing in, just rhythmic stitching that allows almost any collection of pages to become a book and looks beautiful doing it.
Great for artists, writers, or anyone who appreciates the meditative joy of handwork. You'll leave with at least one finished book, a new set of skills, and plenty of inspiration for future projects.