Book Binding Workshop: Slip Knot Art Book

This is a paid class that requires registration. Sign up here.

Create your own fancy book and learn different binding techniques! You'll get to select your cover and interior papers, create covers and signatures, and create a different design every month with guidance from book enthusiast RJ.

October: Hardcover with French link. Create a small hardcover book with a hard spine and get your stitching in to create a French-link book block.

November: Envelope keepsake book. Create a variety of pockets to put your keepsakes, receipts, or fun trinkets in. Then, stitch them all together!

December: Slip knot art book. Create a cool art book with exposed slip knot stitching. Feel free to bring your own art on paper or cardboard (5x5"), or make some here!

January: Saddle stitch notebooks with slip case. Create 2 small books using a saddle stitch, then construct your own slipcase to house them in!

Email rj@pushpullseattle.com for bookbinding technique requests.

All materials are provided and you'll create at least one book. Students receive a 15% discount on art supply purchases after class.

RJ (she/him) has been passionate about books all her life. After working at bookstores, writing books, and even dipping his toes into a bookmaking business, RJ now makes books for fun and loves practicing different binding techniques.