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This is a group for anyone interested in bookbinding, book crafts, artist books, and handmade books in general. All skill levels are welcome. Throughout the year, we'll cover a huge variety of different bookbinding styles, demonstrating and practicing everything from handstitched leatherbound notebooks, to folded paper mini-books, to Japanese stab-bound books, to Coptic-sewn sketchbooks/scrapbooks, and everything in between. I started this group to meet other bookbinding/book-crafts enthusiasts, and to bring us together on a regular basis to encourage sharing of our bookbinding projects, ideas and skills. Monthly Masterclass workshops will also be on offer (all materials, templates, and instructions provided; costing between $50-$120pp for a 4hr weekend workshop) for anyone keen to learn new techniques from a professional bookbinding tutor.
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See all- BOOKBINDING WORKSHOP: Criss-cross Longstitch - 31 August 2025The Nest Creative Space, BrisbaneAUD 200.00
BOOKBINDING WORKSHOP:
Criss-cross Longstitch (soft leatherbound sketchbook/journal)
Sunday 31 August 2025, 1-5:30pmMake yourself the perfect sketchbook or journal, created with buttery-soft leather covers, your choice of papers inside, and hand-stitched using coloured thread using a fancy criss-cross Longstitch binding technique. The books we make in this workshop are approx A5 in size, and can include an optional elastic closure and/or bookcloth or paper lining to the inside of the leather.
Bring along your own mix of creative papers (drawing or watercolour paper, coloured or patterned papers, etc) or use something interesting from the variety supplied. Your personal selection of leather, papers, coloured thread, and decorative stitching pattern will be sure to create a very individual and unique book, just how you like it.
Ideal for complete beginners, as well as those who would like to expand their range of bookbinding techniques. You'll be able to examine finished examples of a variety of criss-cross Longstitched books, and draw inspiration from the variations and possibilities shown.
All tools and materials are provided as part of the workshop, but you are welcome to bring your own items from home (i.e. A3 cutting mat, a metal ruler, craft/Stanley knife, pencil, awl, bonefolder, and any sheets of fancy/coloured/found papers you'd like to use in the creation of your book)
Comprehensive instructions and templates are also included, to enable you to continue making more books at home.
Location: The Nest Creative Space, 31 Ferry Rd, West End
Time: 1pm to 5:30pm with a mid-afternoon tea/coffee break
Cost: $200 per person
Bookings essential:
Book through Humanitix or
Email michelle@shelbyville.com.au or phone 0412 550 981 - MAKING ARTIST BOOKS (FOLDED BOOKS) with Tricia SmoutBVAC Arts Hub, BrisbaneAUD 79.39
You will be shown many different techniques for making your own folded books (single-sheet books, pop-ups, concertina books, flag books, tunnel books, origami books, and more).
The books you make in these classes are great for storing your photos and memorabilia or for recording your thoughts.
You will be shown lots of different variations of these techniques and make samples of those that appeal to you.
These classes are for complete beginners as well as those who want to learn new techniques.
Tickets available through Humanitix
About Tricia Smout - website
Tricia Smout is a Brisbane teacher and multi-media artist who has been teaching Calligraphy and Paper Crafts for over forty years. She loves working with all types of textiles, exploring their tactile qualities and playing with colour combinations, using a wide variety of techniques. Tricia is passionate about calligraphy, and often uses letters, words and symbols as the inspiration to create hangings, artist books, sculptures and wearable art. Her work has been exhibited, purchased and published in Australia and overseas. In 2012 she had the privilege of being Artist-in-Residence at Brisbane Botanic Gardens.
- MAKING ARTIST BOOKS (STITCHED BOOKS) with Tricia SmoutBVAC Arts Hub, BrisbaneAUD 79.39
You will be shown many different techniques for making your own stitched books (pamphlet stitching, exposed bindings, figure 8 stitching, stab-bindings and more).
The books you make in these classes are great for storing your photos and memorabilia or for recording your thoughts.
You will be shown lots of different variations of these techniques and make samples of those that appeal to you.
These classes are for complete beginners as well as those who want to learn new techniques.Tickets available through Humanitix
About Tricia Smout - website
Tricia Smout is a Brisbane teacher and multi-media artist who has been teaching Calligraphy and Paper Crafts for over forty years. She loves working with all types of textiles, exploring their tactile qualities and playing with colour combinations, using a wide variety of techniques. Tricia is passionate about calligraphy, and often uses letters, words and symbols as the inspiration to create hangings, artist books, sculptures and wearable art. Her work has been exhibited, purchased and published in Australia and overseas. In 2012 she had the privilege of being Artist-in-Residence at Brisbane Botanic Gardens.
