Workshop
Handmade Journals
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 PM
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130 King William Street
San Antonio, TX 78204
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Create, Bind & Capture Your Story
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 PM
Turn your memories, observations, and everyday adventures into a journal that is uniquely yours! In this engaging hands-on workshop, instructor Susan Lanford will guide participants through the process of creating and binding a personalized handmade journal.
Susan will share inspiring journal examples, creative prompts, and practical ideas for filling your finished book. Use it to capture travel memories, record special moments, collect sketches and keepsakes, or simply add more creativity and fun to your daily life.
Binding techniques will be clearly demonstrated and explained, and participants will receive helpful handouts so they can continue making journals at home. Come ready to experiment, learn, and leave with a beautiful handmade journal waiting to hold your next story!
Instructor
Susan Lanford
Susan says, "Practicing interior design for over four decades, including two decades of teaching design courses has taught me to consistently seek balance while remaining mindful of deadlines.
"My travels, nature and experimentation remain a profound source of inspiration, guiding me towards a life dedicated to nurturing creativity.
"Combining my passions for color, texture, fiber, and sustainability results in unique mixed media pieces that aim to leave a positive and memorable footprint."
When
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 PM
Price
$70
Class Size
8
Pre-Requisites
Materials/Equipment Provided by Instructor
Paper, Various Images, Self Adhesive film, Yarn, large eyed Needles, Scissors, small awls, Washi tape
Materials for Participants To Bring
Creative interests, favorite paper images, pictures, glue stick, small craft scissors +/or small awl if they have one
Create, Bind & Capture Your Story
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 PM
Turn your memories, observations, and everyday adventures into a journal that is uniquely yours! In this engaging hands-on workshop, instructor Susan Lanford will guide participants through the process of creating and binding a personalized handmade journal.
Susan will share inspiring journal examples, creative prompts, and practical ideas for filling your finished book. Use it to capture travel memories, record special moments, collect sketches and keepsakes, or simply add more creativity and fun to your daily life.
Binding techniques will be clearly demonstrated and explained, and participants will receive helpful handouts so they can continue making journals at home. Come ready to experiment, learn, and leave with a beautiful handmade journal waiting to hold your next story!
Instructor
Susan Lanford
Susan says, "Practicing interior design for over four decades, including two decades of teaching design courses has taught me to consistently seek balance while remaining mindful of deadlines.
"My travels, nature and experimentation remain a profound source of inspiration, guiding me towards a life dedicated to nurturing creativity.
"Combining my passions for color, texture, fiber, and sustainability results in unique mixed media pieces that aim to leave a positive and memorable footprint."
When
Saturday, October 17, 2026 | 1:00–4:00 PM
Price
$70
Class Size
8
Pre-Requisites
Materials/Equipment Provided by Instructor
Paper, Various Images, Self Adhesive film, Yarn, large eyed Needles, Scissors, small awls, Washi tape
Materials for Participants To Bring
Creative interests, favorite paper images, pictures, glue stick, small craft scissors +/or small awl if they have one