At Amanara, you will learn traditional techniques and create new artistic projects. From simple stitches to complex styles, you can make books full of personality. All levels are welcome!

Amanara Creative Bookbinding

If you need to cancel, your payment can be applied as a credit towards a future workshop.

You can change your dates at least 7 days before your workshop. Within 7 days, bookings cannot be rescheduled (materials are prepared in advance and spots are limited).

You're welcome to transfer your spot to a friend at any time. Just send me their name ahead of the workshop.

If a workshop is cancelled due to low enrolment, you'll receive a full refund or a credit towards a future class. Your choice.

Life happens. If you're dealing with illness or an unexpected hardship, please reach out and we'll figure something out together.

Make your very own hardcover notebook from scratch! In this workshop, you’ll learn the traditional case binding method: sewing pages into signatures, building a strong spine, and crafting a custom hard cover to bring it all together. The result is a beautiful, durable notebook that’s perfect for writing, sketching, or gifting.

Hardcover Notebook - Gastown