Beginner Book Making

Learn how to make a blank book! Lenora will guide you through the process of binding, covering, and decorating your book. You'll learn how to sew pages together and attach a cover using cardboard and fabric. You'll go home with a 30 page blank book to use for journaling, doodling, schemes, rude haikus, and more.

Audience: ages 10+

Skill level: beginners welcome

Supplies we'll provide: all tools and materials plus kind, patient instruction and inspiration

Supplies to bring with you:

• a fat quarter of cotton cloth you like (optional)
• your curiosity and willingness to experiment (not optional)

COVID safety precautions: If you are not feeling well or if anyone in your household has tested positive for COVID-19 in the past week, please stay home. Masks are welcome in our studio.

When you sign up for this class, you're agreeing to abide by our safety precautions as well as our registration policy. Please contact us before registering if you have any questions.

Instructor: 

Lenora Leibowitz is a local artist, teacher, and Maine College of Art graduate. She's been working and teaching in Portland for most of her life!