Bookbinding Workshop
Ages 13+ Non-Negotiable! • 2 Hours
Health & Safety
Please review The Witchery’s Health & Safety policies if you have concerns about accessibility or allergies.
Overview
Activity details
Bind your own leather journal for a spell book, grimoire, book of shadows, art, or dream journal. Use tools and stencils to etch designs into your leather. Personalize with charm, bone, or crystal for closure.
Not sure what size you want? Purchase a small and upgrade when you arrive for the workshop!
What's included
Includes:
-Leather journal cover
-Heavy weight paper
-Leather binding
-Deerskin lace for closure
-In-house use of stencils and paint pens.
(Vegan options available for all bookbinding materials. Please note that due to the properties of the vegan leather material, fewer decoration options are available for vegan journals)
What's not included
During the workshop you will have the option to choose any number of extra accessories for purchase from an available selection including tea-stained cover pages, hemp endpaper, and book corners.
ALL ACCESSORIES ARE SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY
Highlights
The Witchery is Salem’s premier bookbinding workshop space, offering the craft for over 8 years. Making a leatherbound journal at The Witchery, you will receive the utmost attention to leave not only with a journal, but the memories of a magical experience.
Our talented local instructors are well-known for providing patient and compassionate instruction.
The Witchery is committed to sourcing materials and products from local/regional small businesses and artists – our endeavor for sustainability is inherent in all our products, materials, and operations.
Additional information
Check-in details
Please arrive 15 minutes before start-time to check in and select your materials.
Special requirements
No additional, non-registered guests are permitted in the workshop space (this includes children and infants). Each registered participant must work independently on their own craft.
Restrictions
Bookbinding requires hand-eye coordination and fine motor skills.
This craft is intended for ages 13+ ONLY.
For crafters with a disability or injury, there are support instructors present during the workshop who will be happy to provide assistance. If you have any questions regarding accessibility and accommodations please contact management at witcherymanagement@gmail.com.
Extras
All crafting accessories and add-ons are subject to availability. The Witchery endeavors to source all materials and products from local/regional small businesses and artists. This is part of our larger mission for sustainability.
Disclaimers
Customer parking on Pickering Wharf is first come, first served and not guaranteed. Wharf management enforces a strict 2 hour limit on customer parking.
an interactive map of available parking can be found here: https://salemma.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=6653171bc83544a3a49670ab1cf49ae4
FAQs
We have a full list of FAQs on our website; we recommend checking this page and calling with any questions!
www.thewitcherysalem.com/know-before-you-go-1
Here are the most common questions we encounter:
Can my child join the class?
Unfortunately, no. This class is 13+ only.
Can my friend/family stay to watch?
No, only registered crafters are permitted in the workshop space.
Which size should I choose?
If you’re uncertain which size to choose upon booking, pick a small book. You can always upgrade to a larger size when you are in the workshop!
What happens if I’m late?
We cannot guarantee late entry. We can help you reschedule or get a kit to go!
Cancellations
If customers cancel 24hrs before the activity, they can receive a full refund.
If the customer cancels within 24hrs of the activity, they receive the full amount in a Gift Card. Customers will also receive a full refund or credit in case of operator cancellation due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances. Contact us by phone to cancel or inquire about a cancellation. No-shows will be charged the full price.