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Make Your Own Travel Journal
with Lucia Farias

Join us in this workshop to learn the basics of exposed bindings and make a leather journal in one evening. Students will learn to fold paper properly, punch leather and sew the pages directly to the leather with the famous longstitch. A variety of closures will be offered and materials will be discussed. The stitch will be practiced on a sewing card that can be saved for future reference to make more books at home. This class is the perfect combination for everyone who loves handmade items and enjoys journaling; the journal also makes a great gift! All the attendees will come away with one finished book.

All materials included, but students are encouraged to bring a notepad and pen for personal notes.

About the Instructor
A distinguished student at the American Academy of Bookbinding, Lucia Farias boasts an MFA in Book Arts/Printmaking from The University of the Arts, Philadelphia. She has imparted her expertise at several renowned institutions, including the San Francisco Center for the Book, Philadelphia Center for the Book, and the International Printing Museum, among others. Lucia currently resides in Monterrey, Mexico, where she operates her bindery, Oveja Verde, and offers local classes.