Book Binding Workshop

Recent reviews of Book Binding Workshop

• 5/5 from Karen Anderson, attended Sep 2026: Small classes which are ideal for the learning and still able to chat. The instruction was excellent and still able to be shown one on one. Highly recommend and will be definitely signing up for more classes. A great way to spend a few hours.
• 5/5 from Lauren Gualano, attended Aug 2026: It was a pleasure to be taught by the lovely Michelle on how to bind a book from scratch. It was such an enjoyable class and she was super patient with every step, couldn’t recommend this class enough! I am in love with my result
• 5/5 from Elisabeth Knowles, attended Aug 2026: Really nice experience. The space is lovely and comfortable, and the shop is full of beautiful things. The teacher was incredible - friendly, funny, knowledgeable and explained each step really well (and didn’t mind repeating herself or saying things in a different way when I misunderstood the first time)! She made space for people to do what they needed to do (eg move cars due to Fitzroy parking limits) but was a good time manager and we all left with a beautiful book. It was a really nice way to spend the morning.
• 5/5 from Jo Cosgriff, attended Aug 2026: Excellent class! Lots of fun and the teacher was great.
• 5/5 from Karen Winderlich, attended Jul 2026: Book binding workshop was a b3autiful way to spend the morning. Great teacher, great venue. The voucher at the end to spend in the shop was a nice surprise - bought some lovely handmade papers to make more books!
• 5/5 from Ennis Macleod, attended Jul 2026: Alisa was a great teacher, patient and supportive. I loved having the choice of all the papers from the Zetta shop to use as covers and front and back papers. Thank you from Cait for the gift. Best gift ever
• 5/5 from Paul Demicoli, attended Jul 2026: Had an excellent afternoon with Alisa learning the skills of book binding. She was patient, clear, articulate and very knowledgeable. The resources and tools were all ready to go, set up and accessible. I am so happy I did this workshop as it has ignited a new hobby. I also fell instantly in love with the store Zetta Florence and will from now be a regular customer. I can’t wait to do another workshop in future. Thank you Alisa!
• 5/5 from Caitlin Gregory, attended Jul 2026: What a beautiful place to do a book binding course! Choosing the gorgeous paper to cover our books was very exciting! Michelle was an enthusiastic teacher and managed to get around to all of us to guide us through the process. The course allowed everyone just time to complete all the steps to finish their books. I left very inspired to with more paper in tow for future book making adventures :-)
• 5/5 from Lilly Chen, attended Jun 2026: Great clear class with a great teacher, taught at a really approachable pace. Would love a class following this that could be a “step up” in difficulty/skills offered too.
• 5/5 from Charlotte Mowat, attended Jun 2026: Alisa was a wonderful host every step of the way, very easy to follow and we left with our very own beautiful book! Thank you
• 5/5 from Dana Yambouranis, attended May 2026: Fantastic class, the hardest part is definitely choosing which paper you love the most. Alisa was a great teacher, explaining each step clearly and concisely. Making a book from scratch was incredibly satisfying. I love the vibe in Zetta Florence but definitely rug up if your class is on a cold day, the space is chilly.
• 5/5 from Lily Nichols, attended May 2026: Absolutely loved this workshop! The teacher was lovely and super helpful, gave lots of tips on where to get supplies and alternatives to materials. Really easy to follow, lots of great resources and makes it super easy to just go start your book binding journey.
• 5/5 from Mary Sutherland, attended May 2026: A very enjoyable class, Alisha is lovely giving with clear and helpful instruction throughout. We were all delighted with our books
• 5/5 from Megan Mooney Taylor, attended May 2026: The class teacher, Alisa, was fantastic. Clear, precise and broke the learning into manageable steps. She checked in with everyone and was very supportive.
• 5/5 from Karyn Simes-Martin, attended Apr 2026: Excellent & enjoyable class. Can’t find the template for the cover & endpaper anywhere though. can this be sent so I can buy one? Found everything else!
• 5/5 from Emily R Blomfield, attended Apr 2026: 5/5 great workshop, friendly host Alessia. It was easy to work through as a begginer. Super fun, crafty, great solo or with friends/fam. Nice to get a voucher and be able to get little something in store so cute!
• 5/5 from Margaret Mullen, attended Mar 2026: I absolutely loved the class! The teacher was clear and the other participants were as enthusiastic as I am.
• 5/5 from Jupiter Mood-McIntyre, attended Mar 2026: I booked this class as a gift for my partner, and we had a great time. The shop was gorgeous (I could have spent a whole day there) and there were so many beautiful paper choices for the cover and end-pages, including lots of handmade paper. The class was well taught and not too big, so if you got stuck, the instructor could come over and help you. Plus, we got an instruction booklet to take away and tips on where to get the materials we would need to do more book binding at home, which I definitely will be! I'm sure I'll be booking another class soon.
• 5/5 from Ash Hoffman, attended Feb 2026: I took my best friend to the book binding class as a birthday present and it was the best gift ever. We both learnt a new skill and took home a beautiful hand made book each. Would 100% recommend. Instructor and staff were supper helpful.
• 5/5 from Noellie Sartorio, attended Jan 2026: Great workshop overall: time efficient, straight directions and super helpful teacher. What a nice way to spend an afternoon!
• 5/5 from Wendy Barton, attended Jan 2026: The time flew by - I have a book made by me The instructions were easy to follow as you watched and listened as Alisa demonstrated the process as we went along. I enjoyed this course and would recommend it Cheers Wendy
• 5/5 from Helena Brain, attended Jan 2026: Amazing instructor who was so clear, kind and friendly. The first ever book we made looks so professional!
• 5/5 from Vicki Olden, attended Jan 2026: Alisa, the equipment, venue was very exceptional. Only paise and gratitide. Had a wonderful time. Higly recommend
• 5/5 from Ilona Jetmar, attended Nov 2025: Was really good to learn face-to-face from an expert bookbinder and teacher. Thank you, I really enjoyed it.
• 5/5 from Angelina Raisa, attended Oct 2025: What an incredibly calming experience. The pace of learning made it so easy to follow along, and the instructions were clear and well thought out. Excellent value for money, with all supplies included (even your choice of book cover paper) plus a voucher to spend in store after the class. I absolutely love the soft spine book I made, and I’ll definitely be making more, perhaps even as gifts, if I can bear to part with one. I definitely will be back for the beautiful store products and atmosphere, and for time in that create space for more workshop experiences.
• 5/5 from Heather Curtis, attended Oct 2025: Excellent well paced and clearly taught course and lovely book to take home at the end
• 5/5 from Samantha Sun, attended Oct 2025: Bookbinding Class at Zetta Florence – A Wonderful Experience! I recently took part in the bookbinding class at Zetta Florence, and it was such a fantastic experience from start to finish. Our teacher was incredibly patient and supportive, guiding us through each step with care and encouragement. Whether you were a total beginner or had some creative experience, everyone felt comfortable and confident. We were absolutely spoilt for choice when it came to materials – the selection of papers for our book covers and endpapers was stunning. There were so many beautiful and unique options to choose from, it made creating our own personalised notebook feel extra special. By the end of the session, we walked away not only with our very own hand-bound notebook (each one unique!) but also with a deep appreciation for the craftsmanship and care that goes into bookbinding. It was both relaxing and inspiring. As an added bonus, we were each gifted a $20 voucher to spend in the store – such a lovely surprise and the perfect way to continue the creative journey! Highly recommend this class to anyone looking to learn a new skill, enjoy some mindful making, or just spend a beautiful day surrounded by creativity at Zetta Florence.
• 5/5 from Angelica Zumpo, attended Aug 2025: The teacher was so lovely and helped us whenever we got stuck. She was so experienced and full of information. I would definitely do another class like this again! I loved that we got to pick what paper we wanted to use for our books and the way the teacher explained everything in depth. She also gave us a lot of resources so that we could continue making books in our own time. 100% would recommend.
• 5/5 from Catherine Anne Horder, attended Aug 2025: Have just completed BookBinding Workshop at Zetta Florence - loved it! Am taking home a beautiful handmade book to journal in. Belinda knows her craft and shared her well-honed skills whilst ensuring everyone finished with a book they loved. Thankyou Belinda, Charlotte and Rebecca
• 5/5 from Frankie Jasper, attended Aug 2025: The class was wonderful. The instructor was kind and the vibes were peaceful and fun. It was a great way to spend a few hours haning out with friends and learning a new skill.
• 5/5 from Olivia Hines, attended Jul 2025: Such a chill workshop. Beautiful selection of Zetta Florence paper to choose from. High quality paper. Tea and snacks provided.
• 5/5 from Hayley Edwards, attended Jul 2025: I had such a wonderful time at the “A5 hardcover/soft spine journal/sketchbook” book binding workshop! Alisa was such an amazing teacher, so lovely to learn from and very patient. At the end of the session everyone left with a book that they had bound themselves, and they all looked great! Zetta Florence is such a lovely creative space! All the provided materials were top-quality, and the paper we got to choose from the shop floor to use on our books was so beautiful! Thank you for introducing me to such a cool new hobby! I will definitely be back to try out another workshop!
• 5/5 from Judy Hudson, attended Jun 2025: A super inspirational book making class today using the gorgeous Zetta Florence papers. It was lots of fun and I’ve come away with the skills to make more books with a detailed instruction booklet and the knowledge of a generous, skillful teacher. Thanks Zetta Florence - I’ll be back for sure!
• 5/5 from Lesley Bath, attended Jun 2025: I loved the class on Saturday led by Belinda and Esther and was very happy with my finished book. The instruction were clear and delivered in a way to make everyone feel comfortable. Classroom space and products were excellent and I loved we each got to choose our fav paper for the book cover and end papers. Thanks girls and thanks Zetta Florence for the wonderful opportunity. I’d highly recommend if you are itching to create your own book. Lesley
• 5/5 from Johanna Hersey, attended Jun 2025: Yesterday I had the most wonderful time at the Book Binding Workshop at Zetta Florence in Fitzroy! I created my very first handmade A5 sketchbook, and I’m honestly thrilled with how it turned out. The covers and endpapers were made using some of the stunning decorative papers available in the shop — it was hard to choose, they’re all so beautiful A huge thank you to Charlotte for organising the workshop and to our talented and patient instructor Belinda, who guided us step by step in making these precious books. Such a satisfying process and a gorgeous way to spend a morning creating something unique and useful. I highly recommend this workshop if you're keen to learn a timeless craft in a beautiful setting! #zettaflorence #bookbinding #handboundbooks #creativeworkshop #fitzroy #sketchbooklove #handmadewithlove
• 5/5 from Georgina Knightley, attended Jun 2025: What a morning filled with new learnings about bookbinding, paper qualities, sewing techniques, best placement for covers, and endleaf - all in a gorgeous (and warm!) space. Thoroughly enjoyed every minute and took home a solid and beautiful trophy book. I couldn't believe how well it came together in 3 short hours, mind you, I could have kept going! Highly recommend.
• 5/5 from Brea Harnetty, attended Jun 2025: I really enjoyed this class. It was so nice to be able to just walk in and have everything set up and ready to go. I loved being able to choose my own paper, I went with a handmade paper that had a bit of texture to it. Learning how to make my own book was a great experience. I appreciated all the little tips and bits of information shared along the way (like what stations and signatures are) and other cool bookbinding terms. It was fascinating to hear about the history behind the process from someone clearly so knowledgeable and passionate about it. The space itself was beautiful and added to the whole experience. A really aesthetic, calming spot to sit and create something. Thanks so much. I had a fantastic time.
• 5/5 from Henry Chandler, attended Jun 2025: Alisa was a wonderful teacher who was very friendly and managed the different work paces well. The choice of papers available at Zetta was superb and varied enough that you truly feel as though your book is unique.
• 5/5 from Sandra Smith/lauren Connelly, attended Jun 2025: I booked this class with my daughter and it was a great activity to share. The space was lovely and we benefitted from a small class which gave time with our lovely teacher. We left with our finished book and a feeling of accomplishment. I'm delighted we spent time learning a new skill and an appreciation of the book binding craft.
• 5/5 from Madelin Eyres, attended Jun 2025: The teacher was fantastic, the class was fun, only wished we had more time though, the last of it felt a bit rushed. Thoroughly enjoyed the class, though! We were taught how to fold the signatures, how to stitch the signatures together, gluing the spine and front pages as well as making a hard cover. The materials provided were fantastic and I enjoyed the snack available too.
• 5/5 from Georgia Tombs, attended Jan 2025: I've been wanting to do this for so long, and glad I finally did! Nicole was an amazing teacher who was knowledgeable, kind and patient. Zetta Florence always has such beautiful products and is my happy place to shop at, so I was overwhelmed with options for covering my book. It was a fun and relaxing experience, and chance to be creative. I look forward to using my skills and hope to do another course here again on making a book with a hard spine.
• 5/5 from Susanne Kristy, attended Jan 2025: Professional teacher, organised and attentive. Very happy with my book and feel confident enough to try at home.
• 5/5 from Taylah Hood, attended Jan 2025: Very enjoyable and clear instructions, most difficult part was deciding what design I wanted. Nicole was lovely!
• 5/5 from Jennifer Duval-Smith, attended Jan 2025: Fantastic class. Gives ne the confidence to try on my own. Thanks Nicole!
• 5/5 from Cath Beynon, attended Jan 2025: Such a fantastic teacher, and so much fun. Highly recommend it. Thank you
• 5/5 from Marie Iacovou, attended Jan 2025: Nicole was amazing! Very knowledgeable and fun to know. I will definitely do another class. I enjoyed so very much!
• 5/5 from Clare Carlin, attended Jan 2025: Thank you for a wonderful workshop. Nicole is a fantastic teacher: organised, methodical, personable, and fun. All the materials were beautiful and the tools all worked perfectly. It was satisfying to actually make something. A great three hours, which flew by.
• 5/5 from Michelle Barnard, attended Jan 2025: The book binding class was fantastic. Nicole is so knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. She will work at your speed and support you along the way. Highly recommend. Zetta Florence is a magical store for craft and stationery lovers.
• 5/5 from Nicole Allan, attended Jan 2025: This class was wonderful! Yea her, Nicole, was helpful and patient. I’m so happy with my unique, handmade journal and am likely to make more! Highly recommend this class!
• 5/5 from Dustin Auld, attended Jan 2025: Nicole was a friendly, attentive and awesome instructor. I loved the wide range of designs you could choose from and you end up with a gorgeous handmade notebook that feels high quality too. Despite my reputation of working at the pace of a snail due to my perfectionism, she ensured I finished with a product I loved and had a lovely chat too! Thanks Nicole, legend.