Sketchbook Rituals: Build, Bind, Begin with Kirista Trask

Discover the magic of a personal sketchbook practice in this hands-on workshop with artist Kirista Trask designed to spark creativity and build lasting artistic habits. Sketchbook Rituals: Build, Bind, Begin invites artists, makers, and curious minds to dive into the process of crafting their own sketchbooks—literally and creatively.

In this workshop, you'll:

Build your own sketchbook using simple, beautiful bookbinding techniques

Bind your creative habits with guided prompts, warm-up exercises, and layout ideas

Begin a sustainable sketchbooking practice rooted in exploration, reflection, and play

Whether you're brand new to sketchbooking or looking to rekindle your artistic rhythm, this workshop blends process with practice to help you develop a creative space that’s uniquely yours.

Leave with a handmade sketchbook, a toolkit of inspiration, and a sense of ritual to carry into your daily art life.

Exercises will cover both abstract, representational documentation and landscape.

Workshop fee covers all supplies to create one sketchbook as well as four hours of instruction.

The class is Saturday May 31 from 10 am to 2 pm

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• This Saturday, 17th May, 01:00 pm, Let's Make a Zine: Workshop with Noah Hawkes in Astoria

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