Art of the Fold: Aug 14th, 2025 7:00pm - 9:00pm
Create Your Own concertina sketchbook
In this hands-on class, I’ll show you how to create your very own concertina sketchbook from scratch. You’ll learn how to fold and cut watercolour paper, then cut and cover boards to make a beautiful, handmade book that’s perfect for sketching, painting, or journaling.
Once we’ve built our books, I’ll share ideas and inspiration for getting started. Concertina sketchbooks are a wonderful format for telling a visual story – whether it’s capturing a special trip, exploring a theme, or blending art and words into a flowing, unfolding journal.
This is a relaxed and creative session, open to all levels with no bookbinding experience needed.
Whether you’re a complete beginner or just getting back into art making, you’re very welcome.
About your tutor:
Susan Mitchell is a nature-inspired illustrator passionate about bringing stories to life through books, cards, and giftware. She loves working with watercolour and painted paper collage, but drawing has always been at the heart of her practice.
When not working on illustration projects, she runs various creative workshops for adults and children around Edinburgh.
Who it's for: Beginners, 14+
What to bring: Just bring your yourself and a willingness to explore - we will provide everything else!
What’s included: All art materials, plenty of tea and coffee, and a friendly, supportive space to learn and create.