DIY Bookcloth: A Hands-On Paper Backing Workshop
Date & Time
📅 Fri, Feb 20, 2026
🕐 2:00 AM
Ends: Fri, Feb 20, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Location
📍 Editions
6520 5th Avenue South #104, Seattle, WA 98108, United States, Seattle, WA, 98108
🏙️ Seattle
About This Event
Learn the technique of backing fabric with paper to create book cloth—perfect for bookbinding, decorative boxes, and fine paper crafts!
In this 3-hour hands-on workshop, you'll master the art of transforming ordinary fabric into durable, workable book cloth that's impervious to glue. This centuries-old technique opens up endless possibilities for bookbinders, paper artists, box makers, and anyone who loves working with beautiful materials.
What You'll Learn:
• How to prepare and mix traditional wheat paste
• The proper technique for evenly backing fabric with paper
• Tips for selecting the right fabrics and papers for different projects
• How to dry your book cloth for optimal results
• Creative applications beyond bookbinding—from decorative boxes to cartonnage and paper crafts
What You’ll Need: 3 Options of fabric that you would like to choose from. All other materials provided!
What You'll Take Home: Your own handmade book cloth samples, ready to use in your next creative project, plus the knowledge and confidence to continue making book cloth at home.
Perfect For: Bookbinders, paper artists, boxmakers, crafters, scrapbookers, DIY enthusiasts, and anyone interested in traditional craft techniques and working with beautiful materials.
No prior experience necessary—just bring your curiosity and creativity!
How do you want to get there?
Editions
6520 5th Avenue South #104, Seattle, WA 98108, United States, Seattle, WA, 98108
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USD 81.88
Good to Know
Duration
3 hours
Refund Policy
Refunds up to 7 days before event
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