Published with permission from the Saint John Arts Centre
Discover the art of handcrafted books in this hands-on bookbinding workshop! In this two-day intensive, participants will learn the foundational skills of casebinding, a method used for hardcover books—from preparing pages and covers to stitching signatures and assembling a fully finished book.
You will explore essential techniques such as folding and cutting paper, creating custom covers, working with bookbinding tools, and sewing your pages using a classic stitch pattern. By the end of the workshop, each participant will leave with a beautifully bound, one-of-a-kind book they created from start to finish.
This workshop is perfect for beginners, creatives, and anyone who loves handmade crafts.
Age group: 18+
Times: 10:00-4:00pm
Duration: 2 days
Dates:
Saturday, October 17th
Sunday, October 18th
Registration fee: $200
Supplies fee: All of the necessary tools and supplies are available.
The only item that students can choose to supply is their preferred book covering material. Students can discuss the details of this with the instructor on the first day of the workshop.
Capacity: 10 students
Senior’s discount: Seniors aged 65+ are eligible for a 20% discount on all adult workshops; enter coupon code SENIOR65 at checkout.
Online Registration
Intro to Bookbinding (Oct 2026)
