This is a fun activity in Deptford, London
Join this short and satisfying Japanese stab stitch bookbinding workshop in London and learn how to turn your leftover scraps, artwork, or printed ephemera into a beautiful, functional notebook. This 90-minute activity teaches you the basics of Japanese stab stitch binding, a simple and elegant technique where pages are bound through the edge rather than folded.
It’s a great workshop for anyone wanting to explore low-waste craft and simple bookbinding in a relaxed and friendly environment -- no experience required! It’s perfect for making your own journals, sketchbooks, zines, or thoughtful gifts and works especially well for loose sheets, prints, and mixed papers.
**What to expect:**
- Start by creating a small notebook to cover the process, and then you’ll have time to utilise your offcuts to create a bigger, fuller notebook.
- Choose or cut down your covers.
- Prepare and stack your internal pages (specialist book paper is provided).
- Mark and punch binding holes.
- Stitch your notebook using a traditional Japanese stab stitch pattern.
- Feel free to bring materials if you'd like, such as kids' art, old prints, or colourful cards.
You’ll leave the session with your own handmade notebooks and the lasting skills to continue making many more from your own treasured materials.
