Bookbinding for Beginners – Stoke Your Gratitude

Making and Using Gratitude Journals for Wellbeing

This is a fusion of creativity, mindfulness, and community. ‘Bookbinding for Beginners: Making and Using Gratitude Journals for Wellbeing’ aims to bring together the benefits of creative crafting, journaling, and a supportive community to enhance overall wellbeing. This project is the idea of our amazing community that expressed a desire to learn, share, and grow together.

What to Expect

You will be part of multiple workshops where you’ll create your very own traveler’s notebook-style gratitude journal. This journal is not just a repository of your thoughts and gratitude notes but also a testament to your journey through the project. Whether you’re a novice to crafting or a seasoned professional, our workshops cater to all levels of proficiency.

Our workshops involve the use of new and recycled papers, transforming them into journals through simple bookbinding methods. What’s more, you’ll receive all the necessary materials and tools, which are yours to keep! This ensures that your crafting journey continues even after the project culminates. As we approach the end, you will learn to bind your separate journals together, creating a beautiful keepsake of your experience.

Beyond Workshops: A Flourishing Community

We firmly believe that learning is not just limited to workshops but extends into the realm of shared experiences and community interaction. To facilitate this, we’ve created an online moderated community for all participants. This space is perfect for gathering and sharing inspirations, ideas, and receiving support in-between sessions.

Through the online community, you’ll be able to share your gratitude pages, engage in stimulating conversations, and foster new friendships.

Why Participate

Participation in this project is an opportunity to save money, relieve stress, and enjoy the simple pleasure of “playing.” It’s a chance to nurture your wellbeing, connect with the community, and alleviate loneliness. Furthermore, these skills can come in handy to create thoughtful, homemade festive and birthday gifts for your loved ones.

A Shared Journey

This project is co-developed and co-delivered by each one of you. As we embark on this journey, we encourage everyone to become leaders-by-example, sharing your creative pages, ideas, and writings to teach and inspire each other!