$250 ($245 members) + $25 …Workshops & Classes · Saturday, November 21, 2026
Paper Making with Recycled Materials
About
A two-day workshop on turning scrap paper into handmade sheets, from blending pulp to pulling plain or plant-flecked paper, with options for small sculptures or booklets. It meets 10am to 1pm on Saturday, November 21 and Sunday, November 22, taught by Charlotte Briskin at Lillstreet Art Center, 4401 N Ravenswood Ave (Montrose Brown Line). The fee is $250 ($245 members) plus a $25 materials fee.
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How it compares
- Weekend
- Take it home the same day
At $245, this is the most expensive of the 6 single-session bookbinding classes we list in Chicago. They run from $75 to $245, and the typical price is $125.
That works out to about $82 an hour for a 3-hour session.
Other bookbinding classes in Chicago
New to bookbinding?
A bookbinding class takes you from folded paper to a finished book — a stitched notebook, a journal or a hardcover — and teaches one or two binding structures along the way.
- Pamphlet and coptic stitch are common first projects; case binding takes longer.
- Quiet, precise work with a bone folder, awl and needle. Good for people who like detail.
- Most materials are included; some classes let you bring a cover fabric or paper you love.
Taking it home: The same day, sometimes pressed flat under weight for a night first.
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