I've been growing a creative community since the internet dark ages of 2007 when I started my first blog. I now run an online bookbinding community called the Handmade Book Club. It's a subscription site that provides monthly education and connection. As of the end of of 2023, my list is 23k. I'd love to collaborate with other artists and creators.
Using Book Arts for Healing
Happy Friday Reader, I hope you've had a paper filled week! I've got 2 fun things to share with you today: Zen BooksI'm beyond excited to share with you a new class that I'll be teaching with Kate Ward from Zen Stitching. Kate will share her knowledge of Sashiko and show you how to stitch four different summery stitch patterns that you can use on your book covers. I will then teach you how to bind them into a Japanese book structure for summer sketching and journaling. The six-week program will combine live launch and closing parties with on-demand instructional videos for your own unique, personal artist-in-residence experience plus a private Facebook group. It all starts on August 3, with our live launch party at 10am EDT. The class goes on sale on Monday, July 31st. Watch your inbox! Book Arts for HealingGet cozy in your favorite chair with a cup of tea and enjoy this inspiring interview with Handmade Book Club member, Sandee Bartsch. You might need a few Kleenex as you hear about her journey through unimaginable loss towards healing using her art practice.
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Enjoy the weekend, Warm wishes, Ali PS There will be no paper pack in August but we still have a few July paper packs left. The June packs are ON SALE as well as the weaving packs. 145 Main Street, Suite 208, Groton, MA 01450 |
Handmade Journals with Ali Manning
I've been growing a creative community since the internet dark ages of 2007 when I started my first blog. I now run an online bookbinding community called the Handmade Book Club. It's a subscription site that provides monthly education and connection. As of the end of of 2023, my list is 23k. I'd love to collaborate with other artists and creators.
Hello Reader, I hope you had a great weekend and set aside time to get into your crafting/art making space. Did you know that we publish a new blog post every week? If not, here's what you've missed lately Fabric Book Covers Enjoy lots of fabric cover inspiration from our Handmade Book Club members. Read post Top 10 Free Tutorials Find my top 10 projects all in one convenient spot. Use them for your next creative playdate with friends. Read post Behind the Scenes You might also have missed...
Hello Reader, do you ever feel like when things are going really well, the universe has a way of bringing you back down to earth with a bump? That happened to me this week. Mikki visited the office last week and we made lots of exciting plans for the Handmade Book Club in 2024. I was back doing YouTube lives after a break during the Fall and I was hoping to end the year strong - we just hit 23,000 subscribers and 1 million video views. Then after 4 years of avoiding getting sick with Covid,...
Hello Reader, Please join me today at 10am EST when I show you how to create another quick handmade holiday gift. It will be recorded :) WATCH VIDEO Have a beautiful day, Ali 145 Main Street, Suite 208, Groton, MA 01450Unsubscribe · Preferences