Stab Bookbinding Workshop with Maria DeAngelo

Create your own handmade book from start to finish. Join Maria DeAngelo for a hands-on introduction to stab book binding — a beautiful, time-honored method known for its exposed stitching and elegant structure. Maria will guide you step-by-step as you design and assemble a 6" x 9" book with a hard cover, decorative end papers, and visible binding along the spine.

You’ll learn how to:
- make a sturdy cover
- prepare and assemble pages
- stitch the binding using the stab-book method
- line your book with thoughtfully chosen papers

Whether you’re new to book arts or looking to expand your creative skills, this workshop offers a relaxed, supportive environment to explore the craft of handmade books and leave with a finished piece you’ll be proud of.

What you’ll do:
- Create a hard-cover book with 6" x 9" pages.