A Cumberland Folk School workshop located here on the farm.

In this workshop, participants will explore traditional bookmaking techniques in the construction

of a journal.

The skills covered in this workshop are related to traditional non-adhesive bindings, and students

will be able to adapt the technique in their own studio. This particular book style has a

wraparound cover with an exposed sewn spine. Participants will leave with their own hand-bound book.

Provided Materials:

acid free interior papers

linen thread

heavy card stock cover

Provided by instructor:

all necessary tools and supplies

Available for purchase:

leather, additional paper and thread for making additional books

Provided by students:

Personal decorative papers as desired.

Saturday November 4th 9:30-2:30 Central Time Zone with a lunch break. Lunch provided by the folk school.

Need a place to stay?

We have 1-2 rooms available in the Studio where classes take place for each class. Email Ashley@cumberlandfolkschool.com for availability and to reserve (will say “sold out” in our online store, this is not representative of actual availability).

We also have campsites available. See more info about these options in our online store.