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5-Day Challenges

Available for Self-Study

5 Accordion Books Challenge

Accordion books are a great way to showcase your artwork. This value pack class includes 5 accordion book structures and 5 mini mixed media lessons taught by guest artists. 

$25.00 USD

Coptic Gratitude Journal Challenge

This hard cover coptic bound book includes envelopes made from recycled papers to hold photos, quotes and other ephemera. Watch me fill my gratitude journal here.

$25.00 USD

Coptic Journal Challenge

Learn to make this classic book binding structure with clear, step-by-step instructions. You can't fail to make an amazing journal!

$25.00 USD

Decorated Long Stitch Journal Challenge

I will show you step-by-step how to create this fun long stitch journal. Showcase your artwork on the cover and inside this fun handmade book!

$25.00 USD

Fabric Journal Challenge

Learn to make this fabulous fabric covered, long stitch link stitch journal with step-by-step videos and printable instructions.  

$25.00 USD

Little Library Challenge

Create these adorable little books with left over leather, Kraft-tex, watercolor paper or fabric. They're so addictive you may never stop!

$25.00 USD

Mixed Media Journal Challenge

I will show you step-by-step how to create your own customized journal for your mixed media artwork. Use the book for your daily art practice or to hold the artwork from your next creative challenge!

$25.00 USD

Scrappy Journal Challenge

This is the perfect project to use up all your scraps of paper and fabric. While this is a challenging binding, the results are worth it!

$25.00 USD

Two Needle Coptic Journal Challenge

Make this classic 2-needle coptic binding with a twist - a soft cover. Step by step videos and instructions guide you through the process.

$25.00 USD

Weekend Workshops

Available for Self-Study

Pamphlet Palooza

Pamphlet Palooza is one of the Handmade Book Club's most popular bindings! Together we'll sew a stack of simple booklets, then bind them to create one funky, chunky journal that you'll decorate with ribbons, fabric, buttons and beads.

$25.00 USD

Valentine Palooza

Create this sweet handmade book project featuring the heart long stitch technique. The hearts on the binding make this book perfect for Valentine’s Day (or any other day).  

$25.00 USD

Long Stitch Palooza

Step back in time with this medieval-inspired bookbinding project, where you'll learn to create a beautiful, functional book using the long stitch and link stitch techniques.

$25.00 USD

Handmade Book Club®

Join Ali and other experts in our Club for new monthly projects, guest speakers, in-person events, challenges, tips and more...

Bundles

Available for Self-Study

Beginner Bookbinding Bundle

You don’t need experience, fancy tools, or perfect technique to begin making books. This beginner-friendly bundle includes three approachable classes that will help you learn the basics, complete beautiful projects, and build confidence as you go.

$49.00 USD

Handmade Book Club Backstage Pass Vol 1

  We know joining a membership is a big decision. That’s why we created the Handmade Book Club Backstage Pass—to give you a real taste of the projects, people, and possibilities that make our club so special.

$29.99 USD

Handmade Book Club Greatest Hits Vol 1

You’ll learn by making five beautiful books, each teaching new skills and building on the last. Whether you squeeze in 15 minutes after work or carve out a weekend afternoon, you'll walk away with finished books and a solid foundation in bookbinding.

$149.00 USD

Book Artists Workshops

Come create with us!  Join Ali Manning and a book artist in these unforgettable projects. 

Books with Liz & Ali

Creative worlds collide as mixed media book artist Liz Constable and bookbinding artist Ali Manning come together to create this unforgettable project. Liz will walk you through how to create a mixed media canvas, and Ali will show you how to turn the canvas into your own little library of handmade books.

$99.99 USD

Stencil and Stitch with Mary Beth and Ali

Stencil artist Mary Beth Shaw and bookbinding artist Ali Manning team up to create this fun mixed media book. Mary will walk you through designing a canvas book cover using stencils and texture, and Ali will show you how to turn it into a handmade book with patchwork pages.

$64.99 USD