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UPCYCLED BOOKBINDING 101

File Folders + Postcards = LOVE

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The inaugural class of
The Paper Alchemist
Upcycled Book Arts School

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In this introductory class,

you'll create a set of bespoke notebooks using file folders, postcards, and simple but stunning stitches.

Is this class for you?

Well, that depends...

do you LOVE the idea of:
 

  • Turning ordinary paper into stunning, giftable notebooks with confidence and ease?

  • Having a fantastic way to showcase your souvenir postcards?

  • Mastering 4 beautiful stitches that make even the simplest notebooks shine?

  • Creating charming collages with just a few postage stamps?

  • Experiencing the superpower of crafting beautiful handmade notebooks out of boring office supplies?

 

Then This Is Your Class!

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In Upcycled Bookbinding 101, you'll learn ALL the foundational techniques of upcycled bookbinding, and begin to understand salvaged paper on a deeper level

 

What sorts of things will the class cover?

  • The unexpected truth about folding salvaged paper

  • The secret to taking your books from bland to book-tastic using cloth tape

  • Two methods for creating a notebook spine

  • 4 decorative stitches: pamphlet, chain, twisted chain and dot-dash

  • An easy method for creating a button-and-string closure from scratch

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Wait, Is This A Beginner's Class?
 

Yes!

(And, No!)

This class is perfect for beginners.

But even experienced bookmakers will appreciate:
 

  • A clever use for your favorite souvenir postcards

  • Simple but stunning stitches you may have overlooked

  • A simple, easy gift idea for your book-loving friends and neighbors

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How will the class be formatted?

The class is pre-recorded and organized into 5 modules,

featuring 3 total hours of instruction.

 

You'll download all the modules at once, so you can watch

at your own pace and on your own schedule.

 

You'll also have access to 3 pre-recorded Q&A sessions from the founding launch as a special bonus.

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How long will I be able to access the course?

You'll have lifetime access to the class!

That includes any future updates or bonus materials added to the class at a later time.

 

You'll also get:

A set of hand-drawn, illustrated instructions for all the stitches

a resource list replete with links

a bonus lesson on posing your book for photographs.

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By The End Of Class You'll Have

 

  • 4 stunning notebooks

  • Knowledge of 2 easy ways to create notebook spines

  • Mastery of 4 decorative stitches

  • A fabulous gift-idea for all your book-loving friends and neighbors

  • A great way to use souvenir postcards (and a terrific reason to collect new ones!)

  • Access to a new approach to bookmaking that is affordable, sustainable, inventive and fun

  • The satisfaction of making something awesome from something ordinary

 

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