{"product_id":"coptic-stitch-bookbinding-tinker-art-school-toowoomba-qld","title":"Coptic Stitch Bookbinding @ Tinker Art School Toowoomba, QLD - Saturday 25th July","description":"\u003cp\u003e *BOOK TICKETS DIRECT FROM TINKER - link below*\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI'm heading to Toowoomba! Tinker Art Studio is graciously hosting me with my Coptic Stitch Binding Workshop!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWorkshop Details:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📅 Date: Saturday, 25th July 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 6:00 PM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e📍 Location: Tinker, 3\/45 Stephen Street Toowoomba\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnwind and get a little crafty as we explore the ancient artisan craft of Coptic Stitch Binding — a beautiful, centuries-old technique known for its decorative stitching.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this hands-on workshop you’ll create your own handcrafted notebooks using handmade and recycled papers, decorative threads, and traditional stitching patterns. Along the way, you’ll learn how fold and collate a multi-section textblock, \u003cspan\u003ecustomise your covers from a range of decorative papers and traditional bookcloths, and finally choose your thread for the braided-style coptic stitch to create a lay-flat notebook\u003c\/span\u003e. You’ll also gain an introduction to the technical foundations behind bookbinding, giving you insight into how books of many styles are constructed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou’ll be guided step-by-step through the entire process, from preparing your materials to completing your finished pieces - no previous stitching experience is required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for beginners and creatives alike, this is a calm, satisfying workshop where you can slow down and get out of your head by working with your hands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBOOK ONLINE with Tinker: \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.tinkerart.com.au\/upcoming-adult-workshops.html?store-page=Coptic-Stitch-Book-Binding-25-July-2pm-p842618266\"\u003ehttps:\/\/www.tinkerart.com.au\/upcoming-adult-workshops.html?store-page=Coptic-Stitch-Book-Binding-25-July-2pm-p842618266  \u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Book and Kettle Cottage Crafts","offers":[{"title":"TICKET LINK IN DESCRIPTION","offer_id":48567633248356,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0759\/8214\/3588\/files\/20260128_191153.jpg?v=1773896303","url":"https:\/\/bookandkettle.com.au\/products\/coptic-stitch-bookbinding-tinker-art-school-toowoomba-qld","provider":"Book and Kettle Cottage Crafts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}