The Travelling Bookbinder

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!

17/11/2025

When a heroine of yours invites you to teach a journal-binding workshop, in a studio in Paris, looking over the Seine…. Thank you Jane Bertch for trusting me to begin this very special Vendange (Harvest) retreat with hands-on creativity ♥️

11/11/2025

Shetland Text & Texture has a few places, if you’re looking for an island adventure in March 2026 - wool, rock, water and book lovers welcome!

09/11/2025

Who’s coming?!

10 years ago this brilliant lady joined me at my first ever retreat that I hosted home at Åland Islands. Rachel is so much fun, so easy to spend time with, she gives great hugs and she sings in the sauna :) She is also a very creative and inspiring book artist and teacher. I am thrilled that she is coming back in Summer 2026 for one of my retreats. Rachel is going to show us how to bind and make our special book, that will be filled with our marks, sketches, prints and memories from Åland Islands. I can not wait. Registration for this retreat opens Sunday Nov. 16 . Learn more on my website, click my link in profile .

02/11/2025

Join a Shetland bookart adventure in March 2026 - bookings are OPEN! Click on the link for info

Inspired by Shetland text & texture create seven stitched bindings & slipcase. An island bookbinding adventure. Creative travel for booklovers.

27/07/2025

Only ONE room left on the Iona Driftwood Binding Retreat 2026! It’s a twin with a sea view, for two sharing bookbinding adventurers. Just one Iona workshop next year, so please book if you’d like to join us creating, beachcombing, dreaming and exploring. Link in bio! With Staying at with our studio space 💙💙💙

26/06/2025

One place has become available on the last Iona Driftwood Binding Retreat - is it yours?! Click for more info

Escape to elemental Iona for a special retreat creating a unique Coptic bound book with driftwood covers. An immersive experience by the sea.

24/05/2025

If you’d like to be one of five Love Letterers in November, look out for The Travelling Bookbinder’s newsletter this week 💌 Link to subscribe in bio 💌 with