What: Japanese Stab Binding: Create a Handmade Botanical Journal
When: Saturday, September 5th
What Time: 10am – 1pm
Where: SOBO gallery
Member Price: $120
Non Member Price: $125
DESCRIPTION:
Step into the quiet, intentional art of Japanese stab binding as you create a handmade botanical journal inspired by natural forms and thoughtful design.
In this beginner-friendly, hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the foundations of Japanese stab binding (Kangxi-style inspired book structure), including page preparation, precise hole placement, and decorative stitching techniques that transform simple materials into a functional work of art.
Using specialty handmade papers and thoughtfully selected materials, each participant will design and construct a one-of-a-kind journal using a contemporary stab binding method adapted for accessibility and creative exploration.
This is a slow, meditative making experience that blends craft, design, and intention. Participants will leave with a fully completed, gallery-worthy botanical journal and the foundational skills to continue Japanese stab binding independently.
No experience necessary. All materials are included.
INSTRUCTOR
Lindsay Agnew is an artist, designer, and founder of Studio Agnew with over 15 years of professional creative experience in art, storytelling, and design. A lifelong artist who began oil painting at age six, she continued her creative foundation at Ringling College of Art & Design. She later worked as an Environmental Graphic Designer for Walt Disney Imagineering, contributing to immersive guest experiences through visual storytelling and design.
Today, Lindsay works as an independent artist, creating original artwork, publishing interactive children’s books, and instructing hands-on art classes and creative experiences throughout Central Florida that inspire imagination, creativity, and connection.
