Traditional Bookbinding Made Simple
Find your creative voice with handcrafted books using modern methods and materials.
Bookbinding Boot Camp
Learn the basics and create your first book
9 short, easy to watch videos
Suggestions for your first projects
Printable reference sheets
Monthly Q&A
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Bookbinding Boot Camp
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Join the 10,000+ makers who have saved themselves hours of searching YouTube and scouring books by taking this clear, easy to understand class.
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Become a Book Artist
With The Handmade Book Club®
Making books doesn’t have to be hard! Don’t waste your valuable time on confusing videos or complex how-to manuals, let me be your bookbinding guide.
Step-by-step bookbinding projects with clear videos & directions.
Mixed media lessons to fill your books.
Inspiring & supportive community to cheer you on, online & in person.
Hi! I’m Ali Manning
I started my book journey by making simple accordions for my little girl - that was more than 20 years ago!
The road to learning this ancient craft was not easy and it’s my mission to make it accessible and enjoyable for today’s crafters.
My goal is to take the stuffiness out of bookbinding and give you the confidence to express yourself through the medium of handmade books.
Bookbinding Boot Camp
Learn the basics and create your first book
9 short, easy to watch videos
Suggestions for your first projects
Printable reference sheets
Monthly Q&A
Thanks for subscribing! Please check your email for further instructions.
Hi! I’m Ali Manning
I started my book journey by making simple accordions for my little girl - that was more than 20 years ago!
The road to learning this ancient craft was not easy and it’s my mission to make it accessible and enjoyable for today’s crafters.
My goal is to take the stuffiness out of bookbinding and give you the confidence to express yourself through the medium of handmade books.
Bookbinding Boot Camp
Learn the basics and create your first book
9 short, easy to watch videos
Suggestions for your first projects
Printable reference sheets
Monthly Q&A
Thanks for subscribing! Please check your email for further instructions.
"They make a novice feel like they are capable of anything!"
"Like a flowered landscape, the Handmade Book Club provides therapy and joy to my soul. It is not only a monthly tutorial subscription, but also a group of generous, inspiring friends who are always present with support, ideas, and solutions.
Vicki W.
"It has been the most wonderful creative experience for me."
"I immediately felt accepted and part of the whole group when I signed up earlier this year. It's been so much fun to try all of the different book bindings, participate in the Zoom meetings, use Ali's and others instructions for altering paper or dying them and using them in the books I've made. Love it!"
Sue W.
"Handmade books have become a highlight of every single day for me. The best joy comes from making special books for the people who are important to me."
"I love looking fabrics and papers and ribbons and I have learned soooo much from everyone in the Club. No question ever goes unanswered and so many great ideas for other members. I love Ali and all of the admins. Thank you for the joy you have brought to my life."
Nancy Jo
"The Handmade Book Club has become a vital resource for me."
"With new projects every month and great support, I’ve created interesting journals and tried things that I never thought possible."
Lyndee H.
"Feeling confident to make any kind of book for any purpose is a truly wonderful thing!"
"I have learned so much in the Handmade Book Club and have enjoyed Ali's teaching, the guest artists and the community support! The facebook group is a great source of information as well."
Diana M.
