Adult Artmaking Workshop: DIY Sketchbook with Kat Parker

Discover craft of bookbinding in this hands-on workshop led by local artist Kat Parker.

When:: Saturday 2nd of August, 2025, at 10:30am to 1:30pm
Where:: Shepparton Art Museum
Cost:: $33 inc. GST
Contact:: Bryony Large at
Website:: events.humanitix.com/sam-makes-diy-…

Perfect for beginners and creatives alike, this session will guide you through the process of constructing your own unique hand-bound book using the timeless Coptic stitch technique – a binding style favoured for its durability and ability to lie flat, making it ideal for journaling, writing, or sketching.

Inspired by artists like Brett Whiteley, whose sketchbooks offer a raw and intimate insight into his creative process, this workshop invites you to create a vessel for your own ideas, drawings, and reflections.

Over three hours, you’ll learn how to:

Design and create sturdy, fabric-covered covers
Fold and prepare paper into signatures (page groupings)
Pierce and bind your book using the elegant Coptic stitch
Finish with a handcrafted book that lies flat – perfect for capturing spontaneous thoughts or artworks on the go.

With step-by-step guidance and plenty of one-on-one support, you’ll walk away with a deeper appreciation for the art of bookbinding – and your very own hand-crafted book to begin your next creative chapter.

This workshop is ideal for people aged 16 years and older.