Upcoming Workshops

Workshop Payment Policy:

To ensure a spot in a workshop, registration and payment must be completed online. It helps us plan better and ensure you have everything you need for the class.



Coptic Style Binding

Date: July, 13, 2025 (Sunday)

Time: 1pm - 4pm

Fee: $94.25 (includes materials fee)

Handcrafted Coptic bound journals with unique covers, featuring a floral design and a playful Mickey Mouse print, showcasing the craftsmanship at Kuro's Workshop.Stack of handcrafted journals featuring vibrant, patterned covers in polka dots and floral designs, showcasing unique bookbinding craftsmanship at Kuro’s Workshop.

Join us for a hands-on workshop where we’ll teach you the art of creating a beautiful Coptic-bound book. This versatile binding style allows you to sew multiple sections together, creating a sturdy and flexible spine that lets your book open flat — perfect for sketching, journaling, or whatever creative venture you’re into.

With simple materials like board and paper, you'll learn the basics of bookbinding while making something uniquely yours. Plus, Coptic books have a cool, handmade vibe that’s hard to beat! All tools and materials are provided. No experience necessary.

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Japanese Stab Binding

Date: August 10, 2025 (Sunday)

Time: 1pm - 4pm

Fee: $68 (includes materials fee)

A pair of beautifully handcrafted Japanese Stab Bound books showcasing unique, decorative covers. One book features a delicate floral design in red and yellow on a cream-colored background, while the other boasts a geometric pattern with orange, blue, and white circles. These books, bound using the traditional Japanese Stab Binding technique, highlight the art of bookbinding with their intricate designs and craftsmanship. Ideal for journaling, sketching, or as thoughtful gifts.Two beautifully crafted Japanese Stab Bound journals, each showcasing unique and vibrant designs. One journal features a traditional geometric pattern with red, orange, and blue circles, while the other is adorned with delicate red and yellow floral motifs on a soft cream background. These handmade journals are bound using the Japanese Stab Binding technique, making them perfect for journaling, sketching, or as special, personalized gifts.

Discover the elegance of Japanese Stab Binding, a timeless technique with beautifully exposed stitching that adds a unique, handcrafted touch to your bookbinding projects. In this workshop, you’ll learn to bind multiple pages together, creating a stunning, one-of-a-kind book.

This style is perfect for beginners and those looking to enhance their bookbinding skills, making it ideal for crafting journals, sketchbooks, photo albums, and more. With all materials and tools provided, you’ll leave with a gorgeous, hand-bound creation ready for use.

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Fabric Lining for Bookbinding

Date: September 20, 2025 (Saturday)

Time: 1pm - 4pm

Fee: $84 (includes materials fee)

tamping brush on lined fabric 

In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn how to line fabric and turn it into bookcloth, perfect for future bookbinding projects. Bring your own cotton or cotton blend fabric and use our tools to create a beautiful, custom fabric linings.

Bonus: If you sign up for the New Case Binding workshop, you’ll get to use the fabric you lined to create your own bound book! It’s the perfect way to see your creation come to life.

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New Case Binding

Date: October 12, 2025 (Sunday)

Time: 12 pm - 4 pm

Fee: $126 (includes materials fee)

Two custom handmade journals with unique covers—one in classic navy blue and the other featuring a tropical Hawaiian-inspired botanical fabric, showcasing the craftsmanship at Kuro's Workshop.A close-up view of two handmade journals side by side, showcasing their detailed spines. One features a tropical botanical fabric cover, while the other has a sleek navy blue cloth cover, highlighting the craftsmanship and unique binding style.

Discover the timeless craft of case binding, one of the most widely used bookbinding techniques today. In this workshop, you’ll learn how to bind a text block and create a custom case to fit it perfectly, combining precision with creativity.

By the end of the session, you’ll have a beautiful, functional book that’s all yours to personalize - for writing, sketching, or something else entirely.

Tools and materials are provided.

This workshop is best suited for those who have experience with bookbinding techniques, such as our Pamphlet or Coptic Style Binding Workshops.

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Miniature Leather Binding

Date: November 9, 2025 (Sunday)

Time: 1 pm - 4 pm 

Fee: $68 (includes materials fee)

End the year with a creative bang by crafting your very own mini masterpiece! In this workshop, we’ll guide you through the process of making a fully functional, miniature leather-bound book — the perfect addition to any collection.

These small-but-mighty books aren’t just charming; they also promote sustainability by reducing waste compared to larger volumes. Whether you use it as a unique Christmas ornament, a practical password keeper, or a stylish desk or shelf piece, the possibilities are endless.

Great for book lovers and those looking to create thoughtful, one-of-a-kind gifts. We can’t wait to see what you create!

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