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Create Your Own Art Journal at Home

Make a little book and a big book at this online bookbinding class!

Jean Kropper

4.9 (18)

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2 hours

6 to 16 guests

$80

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What you'll do

1. Folding the Sheet of Paper

First you fold two large sheets of paper in half, then in half again, then do this the other way. This will form the inside pages of your book.

Cutting

You cut into the large sheet to make a long S shaped strip.

Assemble the Inside Papers

You fold up the long strip in a special way to make the inside pages of the book.

Adding Pockets and Windows

You may add pockets to hold maps and mementoes or windows to frame photos or drawings.

Folding the Cover Paper

After choosing a coloured or patterned paper for the cover, it is folded top and bottom.

Wrapping the Cover

You interlock the first and last page of the inside pages of the book with the cover

Decorating the Cover

You can draw patterns or decorate the cover to persoanlise it.

All Finished

Celebrate what you have achieved!

In this creative and hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to transform four sheets of paper into two beautiful meander books with covers in a fun and engaging book binding class. Craft your own journal, perfect for doodling, drawing, writing, poetry, or scrapbooking. Whether you're a writer poet, printmaker, painter, or just love getting creative, this activity will equip you with the skills to bring your ideas to life.

Don't worry if you've never done anything like this before! A recent student exclaimed, "I never thought I could do this!" - and then successfully did it. With step-by-step guidance and no sewing required, this class is suitable for all skill levels. You'll be amazed at what you can achieve with a little guidance.

During the workshop, you'll start with a flat A4 paper, mastering the art of folding and cutting to create a mini book. This foundation will empower you to tackle larger paper sizes like A3 or 50cm x 70cm- A2, to craft your second larger book. The possibilities are endless with creative variations such as pockets, windows, and vibrant colours, making each project a unique creative adventure.

Your teacher will demonstrate how to fold A3 paper to create a cover and securely attach it to your book without using any glue. Additionally, you'll have the chance to combine books when you want to create more pages or experiment with square paper to craft a charming square book.

Join this transformative workshop to unlock your creativity and walk away with not only two beautifully handcrafted books but also newfound bookbinding skills you can use over and over.

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Knowledge required

Some basic experience in cutting and folding paper paper is helpful.

What to bring

Scissors
A teaspoon or butter knife
Cutting mat or sheet of cardboard
Craft knife or Xacto knife and #11 blade or you can use scissors instead.
Pencil
Metal ruler
Paper for first book-Two A4 sheets of paper -this can be inexpensive copy paper or nice art paper, it doesn’t matter.
Paper for inside second book- One or two Large sheets (50cms X 70cms or A2 size) of any white or cream drawing paper, mi tientes, watercolour, or heavy white paper from newsagent - this size can vary. Preferably card stock weight 210-330gsm
A3 Paper for cover of second book - can be wrapping paper, plain paper, old artwork, drawing paper, watercolour paper or Mi tientes colour paper good too. Weight 120gsm- 210gsm

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Jean Kropper

4.9 (18)

Jean Kropper is a paper artist, paper engineer, hand bookbinder, cartoonist, printmaker, designer and paper sculptor. She has her own boutique design studio Paper and Pixel, has taught in the USA, Canada and all around Australia from Arnhem Land in NT to Burnie, Tasmania. She has written three books on hand papermaking, card making and handbookbinding that together have sold over 30, 000 copies. If you want to learn a way of telling stories using paper, Jean is the one to see!

She is passionate about teaching, whether it be to adults at the Art Gallery of NSW, design students at TAFE, teenagers at art centres or kids in libraries. She loves to work with absolute beginners and experienced artists alike.