San Francisco Center for the Book

Create your own beautiful, unique journal. Students will use a special punch tool to construct sewing stations in the suede leather cover. Then we’ll fold and stitch inside pages for the multi-signature book, with an option to add a button closure.

The finished book makes a lovely keepsake or gift, and this workshop is a great introduction to basic bookbinding skills.

SFCB's Windgate Scholarship Fund is dedicated to providing need-based financial support to individuals interested in learning bookbinding, letterpress printing, and related book arts. Click here to apply.

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.