Coptic Stitch Journals with Sara Ottomano

About this event

In this three-hour workshop, sew your own fabric-covered, two-needle coptic stitch journal. Over the course of the class, you'll make one, 4 3/4" x 6 1/4" journal. But you will be given supplies that you can take home to continue making coptic stitch books. The books are great to use as a journal, notebook, or a gift for a friend.

This class will specifically teach:

• A two-needle coptic stitch that creates books that lay flat when opened.

• How to create fabric covers for a bound book.

• How to find and use the grain of paper in bookbinding.

• How to use beeswax to aid in bookbinding.

Prerequisites: No bookbinding experience is necessary, although experience with hand sewing will be helpful.

Class date + time: Saturday, 11/21 from 1 - 4 pm

Location : 506 Main Street Suite 18 Westbrook Maine. Free parking available on-site. Accessible entrance and restrooms.

Materials: All supplies will be provided.

Age requirement: This class is suitable for ages 16 and up.

Refund policy: Read the full policy here. By registering for this class, you are agreeing to the policy.

Sara (she/her) has more than 12 years of experience teaching art classes to all ages. She was an Art Educator at the Eric Carle Museum of Picture Book Art, and now teaches mending, printmaking, and calligraphy classes through local adult ed programs. Sara enjoys encouraging others to play with materials, explore sustainable art making practices, and create stories together.