Stitch & Bind at The Wayback Café

Set your phone down and spend a morning learning how to bind your own handmade notebooks. In this workshop, you'll learn two classic bookbinding techniques — the pamphlet stitch and Japanese stab binding. No experience needed, just a passion for hands-on crafting! We'll walk through the full process for each technique: choosing your materials, folding and punching your pages, and hand-stitching your books from cover to cover. Small group setting means plenty of one-on-one guidance along the way. What to expect: 2-hour hands-on session, beginner-friendly (seriously, no experience required!) Guided instruction in two techniques: pamphlet stitch and Japanese stab binding All materials included: paper, variety of cover choices, thread, needles, and tools Small group size for individual attention and questions Hosted at Wayback Cafe, a cozy Austin hotspot that's ideal for sparking inspiration You'll leave with: Two handbound notebooks, made and designed entirely by you 1 Pamphlet stitched pocket book, 4 x 5.5” (16 pgs) 1 Japanese stab bound book, 5.5 x 8.5” (18 pgs) The skills to keep making your own notebooks long after the workshop ends A little inspiration boost, and maybe a new passion to dive into See you at the table!