Beginning Bookmaking: Handmade Books Workshop with Demi Anter

Join us for a cosy crafting session to welcome the new year and learn to create your own books with writer and artist, Demi Anter.

Attendees will be guided through every step of creating one handmade book style, with an optional additional style. This first session will focus on sewn binding styles (saddle stitch and stab binding).

While attendees are encouraged to create whatever content they like for their book, we'll use the theme of Berlin to inspire us.

You'll be guided through book structure, and then be given time to populate your books with writing, drawings, and collage.

Materials are included, but participants are encouraged to bring any additional creative materials they might like to incorporate, like writing, photographs, ticket stubs, fliers, and postcards, to further personalize their books.

All experience levels are welcome. Each participant will leave with at least one handmade book, perfect as a gift or a personal keepsake. Refreshments are included.

Another beginning bookmaking session takes place February 14th. Join us!

If you'd like to give a workshop place as a gift, please use the contact form on this page to contact the facilitator for more information and a digital gift card.

About the Instructor:

Demi Anter is an award-winning artist and facilitator. She regularly conducts workshops at institutions in the US, Europe and UK, including the Irish Cultural Centre, Women Writing Berlin Lab, WORD! Leicester, UC Santa Barbara and more. Her books are in the collections of UCSB’s Special Collections and the National Poetry Library (UK).

For news of Demi’s other workshops, and for tips on cultivating creativity every day, sign up for her newsletter Creative Fruits here.

What others have said:

“Demi is an incredible teacher and inspiring leader. She holds the space for curiosity, allowing questions as you go, while creating an atmosphere that is welcoming and conducive to learning.”

“Demi created an inclusive environment of creative experimentation and support. I’ve been waiting or her to host another workshop!”