Bookbinding & calligraphy workshop with Hélène Sel&Poivre: create your own notebook

Immerse yourself in the world of paper and beautiful writing during this creative and calming workshop. Participants will learn to make a completely handmade notebook, bound with chain stitch, and then personalize its cover through an introduction to calligraphy.

After an introduction to the materials and tools, each participant will choose their paper from a selection of patterns, colors, and weights before sewing their notebook step by step. The workshop will continue with the creation of a calligraphed cover in ink to make each notebook unique.
A creative and accessible moment for everyone to discover artisanal skills and leave with a beautiful handmade object.

You’ll find here:

• Introduction to the basics of sewn bookbinding (chain stitch)
• selection and assembly of papers
• Introduction to calligraphy
• creation of a personalized notebook

This workshop is offered as part of the exhibition "Watercolors by Inès Wagner. Faces and costumes in transparency – from April 11 to November 8, 2026"