LONG STITCH WITH A CHAIN (at Against The Grain)
Saturday, March 6
9:00-12:00  
3 hours  $35 plus tax
Learn to make a non-adhesive book that has multiple signatures sewn directly through the cover, creating a pattern of colored thread across the outside of the spine. This book would make a great travel journal as it is soft bound and therefore very light. It also has the ability to lay flat when opened, which makes it easy to write in.

TOGGLE TOP BOX  (at Against The Grain)
Saturday, March 6
1:00-4:00
3 hours $35 plus tax
Learn to assemble a simple, yet elegant, box with a separate flat lid that has a toggle type handle attached. We will be using decorative papers and beautiful buttons to decorate our boxes. Makes a wonderful place to keep jewellery or a favorite momento.

SOFT BOUND LEATHER JOURNAL (at Hispanic Cultural Center)
Saturday, March 20
12:00-4:00
4hours $45 plus tax
Make a book thatconsists of multiple signatures directly sewn into the soft leather cover which wraps around to the front and closes with a leather tie. This has a distinctively classic look. You could tell people you picked it up at a little shop on the Seine or while meandering through Milan. Or you could fess up and admit to making this fantastic book!

JAPANESE SHIHO CHITSU BOX  (at Hispanic Cultural Center)
Saturday, March 27
12:00-4:00
4 hours  $45 plus tax
Make a traditional Japanese box that when opened it unfolds out completely flat and closes with a bone clasp. These boxes were originally used to house books and pamphlets. Many people use them now for photos and prints. An absolutley beautiful box in it's form and function.