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Bound to Happen

Sketchbook Binding Event

Treat your shelf to a handmade sketchbook or give one as a gift! In this step-by-step tutorial, AP staff will guide you through a basic Japanese Stab binding technique to make your own sketchbook/notebook.

You will even have the freedom to choose from a selection of fabrics for your cover! Best of all, if you want to make more, materials will be available for purchase. Register you and a pal for a discount!

No previous experience necessary!

Event Details

Two separate events:

  • Wednesday, December 6, 2023, 6:30 – 9pm
  • Saturday December 9, 2023, 1 – 3:30pm

​The event will include:

  • A directed book-binding session.
  • A selection of fabric to choose from for covers.
  • The option to buy more materials to make additional sketchbooks.

Register for Wednesday, December 6 at form.jotform.com/wednesdayRegister for Saturday, December 9 at: form.jotform.com/saturday

Cost: $45. Supplies included, OR $75 for two participants, prices not subject to GST.

Event limited to 12 participants.

Bound to Happen | Bind a Sketchbook with us! To Keep or to give as a gift! | 2 Days to choose from | Dec 6, 6:30 - 9pm & Dec 9, 1 - 3:30pm

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