Buttonhole Bookbinding with Vickie Finley
Teaching Artist Vickie Finley
Learn the fundamentals of traditional bookbinding in this hands-on workshop. Participants will create their own handcrafted journal using buttonhole stitch techniques while exploring materials, structure, and design. This class offers a balance of technical skill-building and creative expression, resulting in a finished piece that is both functional and uniquely personal.
Vickie Finley is a bookbinder and mixed media artist who has been creating handmade books since 2020. What began as an interest sparked by a calligraphy class has grown into a deep passion for bookbinding. Vickie now shares her craft by teaching others, introducing students of all ages to the creative possibilities of handmade books.
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