{"product_id":"10-24-coptic-bookbinding","title":"{10\/24} Coptic Bookbinding: Hand-Bound Journal","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-8 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden @[53.5rem]\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eClass Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDate: Saturday, October 24\u003cbr\u003eTime: 9:00 AM–12:30 PM\u003cbr\u003eAges: 16+\u003cbr\u003eInstructor: Jennifer Samuelson\u003cbr\u003eLocation: Handcraft Revival, 1365 S 1100 E, Salt Lake City\u003cbr\u003eSkill Level: Beginner—no previous bookbinding experience required\u003cbr\u003eIncluded: All materials\u003cbr\u003eTake Home: One finished Coptic-bound journal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003ePlease note: We have reserved three and a half hours so everyone has plenty of time to work comfortably and complete their journal. The class may finish before 12:30 PM.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLearn the traditional art of Coptic bookbinding while creating a complete hand-bound journal from start to finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoptic binding is a centuries-old book structure constructed entirely through visible stitching. The exposed sewing creates a strong, flexible spine and allows the finished book to lie beautifully flat when opened—making it especially useful for writing, sketching, creative notes, and everyday reflection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eJennifer will guide students through preparing the covers and signatures, selecting coordinating papers and thread, and sewing the book together one section at a time. As the structure takes shape, students will experience how the repeated movements of bookbinding can become rhythmic, meditative, and deeply satisfying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis class is ideal for writers, artists, knitters, journal keepers, and anyone drawn to book arts, traditional handwork, and the quiet satisfaction of making something useful by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• The fundamentals of Coptic bookbinding\u003cbr\u003e• How to prepare covers and paper signatures\u003cbr\u003e• How to create a strong, flexible spine through visible stitching\u003cbr\u003e• Techniques for clean, even sewing\u003cbr\u003e• How to select and combine papers and thread\u003cbr\u003e• Foundational skills for making additional hand-bound books at home\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You’ll Make\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• One finished Coptic-bound journal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe finished journal can be used for writing, sketching, knitting notes, creative planning, or documenting your own handwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• Paper\u003cbr\u003e• Book covers\u003cbr\u003e• Waxed thread\u003cbr\u003e• Bookbinding needles\u003cbr\u003e• Use of binding tools during class\u003cbr\u003e• Guided instruction from start to finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHelpful Notes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e• No previous bookbinding experience is required.\u003cbr\u003e• Students will choose from a curated selection of papers and thread colors.\u003cbr\u003e• The class is scheduled through 12:30 PM to provide plenty of unhurried working time, but it may finish earlier.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCancellation Policy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTickets are refundable for store credit up to one week before the event. Within one week of the class, tickets are transferable to another person only.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"mt-3 w-full empty:hidden has-[\u0026gt;_:empty]:hidden\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pointer-events-none -mt-px h-px translate-y-(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom)\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Handcraft Revival","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55097330729332,"sku":null,"price":70.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0899\/7778\/2644\/files\/IMG_1960_59f11baa-c8e5-44c3-b8c1-fc72feb17dcc.jpg?v=1785972877","url":"https:\/\/handcraftrevival.com\/products\/10-24-coptic-bookbinding","provider":"Handcraft Revival","version":"1.0","type":"link"}