Description
The Creative Labyrinth: Nature & Creativity Journal Making
Create a beautiful hard-cover journal or sketchbook from start to finish in this hands-on book arts workshop.
Using the versatile Australian Hinge Binding, you’ll learn how to construct a professional-quality journal with a hard cover and multiple removable signatures. This unique binding style allows pages to be added, rearranged, or replaced over time, making it ideal for journaling, sketching, note-taking, nature observations, or creative projects.
No previous bookbinding experience is needed. All materials and supplies are provided, and you’ll leave with a finished handcrafted book ready to use.
What You’ll Learn
- The anatomy of a hard-cover book
- How to create and assemble book covers
- Folding and preparing signatures
- Australian Hinge Binding techniques
- Methods for adding, removing, and rearranging pages
What You’ll Create
- One hard-cover journal
- Ten removable signatures (approximately 40 pages)
- A versatile book that can be used as a journal, sketchbook, creative notebook, or nature journal
Optional Follow-Up Workshop
Participants may continue their journey in a second workshop, where the finished books become vessels for creative exploration through prompts, imagery, storytelling, and reflective practices inspired by nature and creativity.
Class Details
Date: Sunday, August 2
Time: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Ages: Adults & teens 13+
Skill Level: Beginner-friendly
Fee: $75
Class Size: Maximum 8 participants
Optional Follow-Up Session: August 16, 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. ($75)
About The Facilitator
Susan Davis
Born into a family of artists and living with artists her entire adult life, Susan has a degree in Fine Art and a four-decade career as an architectural and interior designer, marketing consultant, mentor, and teacher. Susan is deeply passionate about nurturing creativity and genuinely believes everyone can embark on an inner journey of self-discovery that allows them to transcend their personal limitations. Susan is deeply passionate about nurturing creativity, and is a Certified Art Medicine™️ Practitioner and Intentional Creativity®️ Teacher.
Please note: All classes require a minimum number of participants and may be rescheduled if that minimum is not met. If this happens, we’ll let you know in advance and work with you to get you into the next available class.
Cancellation Policy
Please review our cancellation policy before booking. If you need to cancel your registration, you must notify us at least 7 days before the class start time to receive a refund. Cancellations made within 7 days are non-refundable.
Waitlist Form
Fill out the waitlist form below if the class is not available, or if you need a different date. We will reach out when the class becomes available.
