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San Francisco Center for the Book

Embossed Hard-Cover Journal

with Elaine Chu

$120

Learn bookbinding basics while exploring hand-embossed techniques.

We’ll use beautiful momigami papers, design and cut out our own focal elements for the covers, then sew an exposed stitch on the spine—both aesthetic and functional.

Great keepsake for notes and sketches!

Prerequisite:
None

Materials to Bring:
All tools and materials are provided.

About the Instructor:
Elaine G. Chu (she/her) has taught students of all ages, in person and online. Her work has been featured in “Greencraft” and “Somerset Studio” magazines as well as “1000 Artists’ Books.” She co-authored “Wood Paper Scissors,” a how-to crafts book. Elaine received a B.A. in music at Yale University and a B.F.A. in graphic design at University of the Arts. View more at EGChuHandcrafted.etsy.com and on Instagram @egchu1.

  • workshop: Aug 16th, 2026
    from 1:00 - 4:30 pm

San Francisco Center for the Book

375 Rhode Island Street
San Francisco, CA 94103 Get directions

Room: Bindery

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