In this workshop presented by Craft Lake City and the Book Arts Program at the University of Utah, bookmaking expert Allison Milham will guide attendees through the process of making a personal handbound journal. Participants will learn the buttonhole long-stitch technique, which is a multi-signature, non-adhesive binding. The buttonhole long-stitch is relatively quick and simple to bind; yet once the basics are learned, limitless creative interpretations are possible. This binding features an exposed, decorative sewing on the spine and opens completely flat, making it ideal for a sketchbook, journal or photo album. Workshop students will gain basic skills in hand bookbinding while learning this versatile and accessible book structure!

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Please note that all workshop participants are required to arrive 15 minutes prior to the workshop start time.

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Craft Lake City® is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization. Our mission is to educate, promote and inspire local artisans while elevating the creative culture of the Utah arts community through science, technology and art.

In support of our mission, Craft Lake City holds DIY workshops all year long featuring some of Utah’s most skilled artisans. Workshop topics run the gamut from gourmet food to floral arranging to fiber arts. Take a workshop to perfect a skill, kick-start a new hobby, meet like-minded people and support the local maker movement.

Visit our website to view our upcoming workshop schedule: craftlakecity.com/workshops/. Register early as our most popular workshop topics sell out quickly! Sign up for our newsletter to be among the first to know when workshops are listed.

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Did you know? Craft Lake City also produces the DIY (Do-It-Yourself) Festival® the second weekend of every August, Utah’s largest local-centric three-day arts festival. The DIY Festival is a can’t-miss summer event, featuring more than 300 local artisans, craft food creators, performers, DIY engineers, on-site workshops, artisan demonstrations, a parenting lounge and VIP area. It’s held annually the second weekend of every August at the Gallivan Center in downtown Salt Lake City. Visit our web site to learn more: craftlakecity.com.

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