Sewn Journal with Exposed Stitching and Beads - Fall 2025

Sewn Journal with Exposed Stitching and Beads - Fall 2025Course Code: 25FBB007I This one day, in person workshop takes place at CBA on Saturday, November 15th, from 11AM to 4PM ET. Saturday, November 15th, 11AM to 4PM ET Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on November 4th, at 11: 59pm Eastern Time. About the Workshop: Using beautiful thick, textured papers, we will start the session with free form mark making. Participants can add color by brushing watercolor elements. Choose from a range of

Course Code: 25FBB007I

This one-day, in-person workshop takes place at CBA on Saturday, November 15th, from 11AM to 4PM ET.

• Saturday, November 15th, 11AM to 4PM ET

Please Note: Registration for this workshop closes on November 4th, at 11:59pm Eastern Time.

About the Workshop:

Using beautiful thick, textured papers, we will start the session with free-form mark-making. Participants can add color by brushing watercolor elements. Choose from a range of different color waxed linen threads for stitching, The sewing is both functional and aesthetic. As a finishing touch, we'll sew a two-button closure, inspired by vintage inter-office envelopes. This multi-signature book structure makes a lovely keepsake journal!

Required Materials:

• Pencil and paper for taking notes
• If you have a bone folder, awl, and a craft knife or scissors, please bring them with you to class

All other materials will be provided by Center for Book Arts at no additional cost.

About the Instructor

Elaine G. Chu has taught students of all ages in person and online. Her work has been featured in “Greencraft” and“Somerset Studio” magazines as well as “1000 Artists’ Books.” She co-authored “Wood Paper Scissors,” a how-to crafts book. Elaine received a B.A. in music at Yale University and a B.F.A. in graphic design at University of the Arts. You can view more of her work at EGChuHandcrafted.etsy.com and @egchu1 on Instagram.

All images courtesy of the instructor.