# Event Details

- **Event Name**: Book Binding Workshop – Create Your Personal Journal
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 12 Sep, 2025 at 09:00 am – Fri, 12 Sep, 2025 at 04:00 pm
- **Event Description**: Register online at https://maineshakers.com/event/bookbinding/

In the early 19th century, the Shakers produced many of their own books using simple bookbinding techniques.

Learn the timeless craft of handmade bookbinding and create your own personal journal in this hands-on workshop! Whether you’re a writer, artist, or journal enthusiast, this class will guide you through the process of designing and assembling a one-of-a-kind book using traditional
bookbinding techniques. You’ll learn the basics of bookbinding tools and materials, how to fold, sew, and bind pages by hand to create a durable and flexible spine.

You’ll leave with a beautiful, hand-bound journal perfect for sketching, writing, or personal reflections. Choose from a variety of cover materials, including gel-prints or decorative paper, to make your book uniquely yours! You will have the option to add pockets, ribbon bookmarks or other custom embellishments.

Artist and instructor Bonnie Faulkner has been journaling for over 45 years and makes each journal unique.

All materials are provided. If you have some special paper or collage items feel free to bring them along.

Class size max: 10

Did you know that current members of The Friends of the Shakers receive $5 off each workshop? Sign up or renew today for your discount!

Register online at https://maineshakers.com/event/bookbinding/
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/new-gloucester/book-binding-workshop-create-your-personal-journal/200028357571729
- **Event Categories**: workshops, art, literary-art, fine-arts
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 21

## Ticket Details


## Event venue details

- **city**: New Gloucester
- **state**: ME
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 707 Shaker Rd, New Gloucester, ME, United States, Maine 04260
- **lat**: 43.98637
- **long**: -70.36622
- **full address**: 707 Shaker Rd, New Gloucester, ME, United States, Maine 04260

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When and where is Book Binding Workshop – Create Your Personal Journal being held?
  - **A:** Book Binding Workshop – Create Your Personal Journal takes place on Fri, 12 Sep, 2025 at 09:00 am to Fri, 12 Sep, 2025 at 04:00 pm at 707 Shaker Rd, New Gloucester, ME, United States, Maine 04260.
- **Q**: Who is organizing Book Binding Workshop – Create Your Personal Journal?
  - **A:** Book Binding Workshop – Create Your Personal Journal is organized by Sabbathday Lake Shaker Village.
- **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me?
  - **A:** Book Binding Workshop – Create Your Personal Journal is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in New Gloucester, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. If Book Binding Workshop – Create Your Personal Journal sounds like your kind of event, don't wait - spots fill up fast.

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