The Travelling Bookbinder

12/08/2026

Inspired by and Don’t Call it Art, here’s a a quick bookart project - How to:Take Yourself Back. ALL you need is paper and a pen (or brush.) Step-by-step photos and instructions on The Travelling Bookbinder’s blog

05/08/2026

Returning to this extraordinary island was a dream. Lotta Jansdotter’s retreat is magic. And this time I was there to teach how to bind all the prints that we made together! Here’s a glimpse of daily swims, block printing, sunset yoga, bookbinding, boat trip, reflections and hugs. Not pictured: Fika, sauna, incredible food, deep conversations and more. If you can, go! Registration opens on Lotta’s website in November for next summer’s adventure. ❤️lotta

02/08/2026

Need help navigating a creative life? This book review includes a discount code!

17/07/2026

After waking early, going down to the sea, watching the water….I submitted my second book proposal. It’s a ‘why-to’ make books, as much as a ‘how-to’ and I can’t wait to share it with you. Please cross all your fingers and toes for a positive response! Huge thanks to and .thecreativelife amongst many others, for their faith and support 🤍📖🤍📖🤍📖🤍

10/06/2026

Fancy a bookish adventure this September? Booklover’s Edinburgh has three spots left: Join us for letterpress printing, stationery shopping, bookbinding, independent bookshops and more!

30/05/2026

Venice Personal Geographies 2026 has one last place! Would you like to come? Here’s last year’s bookart adventure in the floating city: Mapping, paper marbling, charting, exploring… Many thanks to Lou, Ana, J, Penny and Annette, and to all the people and places which inspired us!

16/04/2026

Splendid Shetland Text & Texture bindings! Inspired by the landscape/people/history; a series of seven, in their own slipcase. Lots of laughs, a bit of swimming, plenty of experiments and unexpected combinations. Huge thanks to the lovely Peerie Shop for hosting us, Gaada for inspiring us with RISO, Jen Hadfield for getting us writing, Shetland Museum for back stories and of course the Peerie Shop Cafe for exceptional fuel! Thank you dear Stella, Tina, Tracy, Heather, Carol and Caroline!

07/03/2026

Make a Book of Where You Are! A simple, grounding project for on the move, or at home. Find step-by-step instructions on The Travelling Bookbinder’s blog.

10/02/2026

Beyond chuffed that the Iona Driftwood Binding Retreat has been selected for Country Living’s 10 of the Best Creative Escapes! In the splendid company of and MANY thanks to and 🤍 Here’s to a creative 2026!

15/12/2025

Free live workshop this Wednesday! Just click on the link in this post - see you there! X

Free online Festive Wishes Workshop with The Travelling Bookbinder! Bookart, paper-cutting, origami...Mindful making for the holidays!