{"product_id":"coptic-bound-journal-workshop-with-erin-keane-copy","title":"COPTIC BOUND JOURNAL WORKSHOP WITH ERIN KEANE","description":"\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 47.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222222; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eDATE:  JULY 11, 2026\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 47.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222222; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eTIME:  10:00AM -  3:00PM\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 47.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222222; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eCOST:  $150 includes materials\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"mso-margin-top-alt: auto; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; margin-left: 47.25pt;\" class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222222; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003eLOCATION:  Gallery - 51 West Main Street, Brevard, NC\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW191322627 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW50592350 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW50592350 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW50592350 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50592350 BCX0\"\u003eHandmade journals are a joy to use for anything and everything, any day, every day. Coptic binding is a historical method of constructing a book by sewing folded sections of paper and attaching them to hard covers. Bookbinders use this binding for its beauty with an exposed spine, functionality with pages that open flat, and historical roots to perpetuate time-honored traditions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW50592350 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW50592350 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW50592350 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW50592350 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50592350 BCX0\"\u003eIn this class, we will create a beautiful blank journal using Paired Needle Coptic Stitch, which is a specific form of Coptic binding that uses multiple needles and multiple threads. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50592350 BCX0\"\u003eYour journal will have a lovely chain stitch at every sewing \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50592350 BCX0\"\u003estation,\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50592350 BCX0\"\u003e and it will be structurally strong and highly functional.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW50592350 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW50592350 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW50592350 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW50592350 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50592350 BCX0\"\u003eAll materials and tools will be provided, so you can arrive empty handed and relax into the experience. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50592350 BCX0\"\u003eIf\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50592350 BCX0\"\u003e you already have personal bookbinding tools and find them most comfortable, please feel welcome to bring along. For the book covers, \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50592350 BCX0\"\u003eI'll\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50592350 BCX0\"\u003e have a variety of decorative papers to choose from including Nepalese \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SpellingErrorV2Themed SCXW50592350 BCX0\"\u003eLokta\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50592350 BCX0\"\u003e, Indian cotton, Japanese Chiyogami. If you prefer your own decorative paper, please feel welcome to bring along (for space and efficiency, please pre-cut the paper to 8.5” x 11”).\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW50592350 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW50592350 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW50592350 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW50592350 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50592350 BCX0\"\u003eAll skill levels welcome. I look forward to working together and reveling in the stitching goodness!\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"EOP SCXW50592350 BCX0\" data-ccp-props=\"{}\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"OutlineElement Ltr SCXW50592350 BCX0\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW50592350 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan data-contrast=\"auto\" lang=\"EN-US\" class=\"TextRun SCXW50592350 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"NormalTextRun SCXW50592350 BCX0\"\u003eErin studied art at Miami University, Ohio, and graduated with an M.A. in Art Education. She moved to the Blue Ridge Mountains and taught at Brevard Middle School earning National Board Certification in Visual Arts. In 2011, Erin moved into a new career stage, becoming a professional artist and instructor. She works daily at her home studio near Pisgah National Forest, and her adventures in the mountains, lakes, and rivers become embedded personally into her imagery.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"Paragraph SCXW50592350 BCX0\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 14.0pt; font-family: 'Arial',sans-serif; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'; color: #222222; mso-font-kerning: 0pt; mso-ligatures: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003ePLEASE NOTE:  CANCELLATION POLICY:  CANCELLATIONS RECEIVED AT LEAST 30 DAYS BEFORE WORKSHOP WILL BE ISSUED A FULL REFUND.  CANCELLATIONS MADE WITHIN 30 DAYS WILL BE ISSUED A 50% REFUND.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eClass size limited to 8\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"multicolumn-list contains-content-container grid grid--1-col-tablet-down grid--2-col-desktop\" id=\"Slider-template--17425974984959__multicolumn_dGRPP8\" role=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cli id=\"Slide-template--17425974984959__multicolumn_dGRPP8-1\" class=\"multicolumn-list__item grid__item\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"multicolumn-card content-container\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"multicolumn-card__info\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"rte\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cspan style=\"font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'San Francisco', 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif; font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Erin Keane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48475117781247,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0419\/3075\/2150\/files\/ErinKeane_CopticJournalClass.jpg?v=1769098946","url":"https:\/\/lucyclarkgallery.com\/products\/coptic-bound-journal-workshop-with-erin-keane-copy","provider":"Lucy Clark Gallery and Studio","version":"1.0","type":"link"}