July 19th - Softcover Journal Bookbinding Class

📍 Urban Art Collective,
1088 Somerset St. W, Ottawa
📆 Saturday, July 19
🕑 1:00–4:00 PM

Class Info

This introductory course will teach you the basics of Coptic style bookbinding, no previous experience needed. We'll provide some basic information on the nuances of bookbinding, as well as accessible tools you can use at home to continue your learning. Then, you'll learn how to fold and stitch your very own softcover journal to take home at the end of the class.

If you get thirsty, The Booj will be working at the UAC's The Nest, serving amazing coffee and mocktails. You'll be welcome to grab a drink to bring back to the class area, and feel free to bring your own snacks!

Class Materials

All tools and materials to create your journal will be provided. You'll be able to choose from blank, lined, or dot grid pages to fill your journal. At the end of the class you'll be able to use artisan papers from our collection to collage the cover of your journal before taking it home with you.

Terms of Service and Cancellation Policy

Please be sure your schedule is free for the date and time of the class. Classes are small and have limited capacity, so please be respectful of others who may be interested in the classes. If you are unable to attend after purchasing a spot, you may transfer the class to another participant or reschedule for another date. Classes are non-refundable.

Liability Waiver for Class Participants

Participants must be 16 years or older to take this course. If you're registering for someone under 16, please contact us first. A supervising adult will be required to be in attendance, but is not required to participate in the class.

Artisan Papers: We use a variety of different papers in our work. Many of them are handmade in different regions of the world. Each sheet of paper is made like a piece of art, and carries with it generations of papermaking knowledge. Find out more about our artisan papers here.

Cardstock: Our cardstocks are all light-weight and acid-free. We use a variety of textures, but mostly smooth for use in our journals.

Journal Pages: Our default paper for journals is Canson Universal Sketch paper. It's best for dry media like pencil, pens, and charcoal. It's natural white, acid-free, has excellent erasability and is smudge resistant. Other specialty papers are sometimes used, and are detailed in the item description.