Classes on SALE!
We regularly teach in-person bookbinding classes at our bindery in Provo. We look forward to seeing you there!
Some notes about our classes—
- Classes have limited seats, typically between 8 and 12 participants per class.
- Please contact us directly if you are experiencing any issues with registration.
- bindery@paperleafbindery.com
- 385-375-9162
Looking for online or virtual classes instead?
Many of our classes have been recorded for online viewing and include a materials kit.
Better Together
Our Better Together classes are 2 seats for 1 price! Make it a date night, bring a best friend, a favorite parent, sibling, daughter, or son…
NEW Classes we have added
- Traditional Blind Tooling Class Oct 24
- Traditional Foil Stamping Class Nov 21
- “A Day in the Life” French Link Planner—Jan 9, 2027
- Chinese New Year Asian Bindings— 6 Feb, 2027
- Sawn-cord Binding with Pencil Closure— Mar 20, 2027
- Friendship Bracelet Stiff-Spine Long Stitch—Mar 27, 2026
See the full schedule below
Historical Bookbinding Certification
Are you passionate about historical bookbinding? Earn a Historical Bookbinding Certification through our comprehensive historic binding series! We offer specialized classes, each focusing on a historical binding technique.
By the end of the program, you will have created 13 unique, historically accurate books, and a slipcase to display— showcasing your dedication to the craft and your deep understanding of traditional bookbinding techniques.
Current Class Schedule
October Classes
We have a historic bindings certificate, interested?
- Product on sale
Historic French Link II — Cloth & Paper Binding, Oct 10, 2026 @ 10 am to 3 pmOriginal price was: $180.00.$140.00Current price is: $140.00.
- Product on sale(SOLD OUT) Better Together Flat Back Pre-sewn BookBinding ClassOriginal price was: $120.00.$100.00Current price is: $100.00.
- Product on saleTraditional Blind Tooling Class—Oct 24 @ 10 am to 5 pmOriginal price was: $250.00.$210.00Current price is: $210.00.
- Product on saleRebind Your Favorite Paperback to Hardback with Bookcloth—Oct 29, 2026 @ 5:30 pm to 10 pmOriginal price was: $140.00.$120.00Current price is: $120.00.
November Classes
- Product on saleBetter Together Modern Exposed French Link SketchBook Binding Class— Nov 6, 2026 @ 6:30 pm to 9:30 pmOriginal price was: $120.00.$90.00Current price is: $90.00.
- Product on saleRebind Your Favorite Paperback to Full-Leather Hardcover—Nov 7, 2026 @ 10am to 5pmOriginal price was: $350.00.$240.00Current price is: $240.00.
- Product on saleHistoric Japanese Yotsume Toji—Nov 13, 2026 @ 10am to 2:30pmOriginal price was: $160.00.$120.00Current price is: $120.00.
- Product on saleHistoric Flat-back, Library Style BookBinding Class—Nov 14, 2026 @ 10 am to 2 pmOriginal price was: $120.00.$100.00Current price is: $100.00.
December Classes
- Product on saleBetter Together Leather Button-hole 4.5×6 BookBinding Class—Dec 4, 2026 @ 6:30 pm to 9:30 pmOriginal price was: $140.00.$120.00Current price is: $120.00.
- Product on saleTraditional Foil Stamping Class—Dec 5 @ 10 am to 5 pmOriginal price was: $220.00.$180.00Current price is: $180.00.
We have a historic bindings certificate, interested?
- Product on saleBetter Together Modern Gazetteer Coptic Bind; Dec 11, 2026 @ 6:30 pm to 9:30 pmOriginal price was: $120.00.$100.00Current price is: $100.00.
- Product on saleRebind Paperback to Hardcover Half Leather—Dec 12, 2026 @ 10am to 4pmOriginal price was: $250.00.$200.00Current price is: $200.00.
2027 Classes
January Classes
- Product on saleBetter Together Butterfly Stitch Binding—Jan 8, 2027 @ 6:30 pm to 9:30 pmOriginal price was: $120.00.$100.00Current price is: $100.00.
- Product on sale“A Day in the Life” French Link Planner BookBinding Class—Jan 9, 2027 @ 10 am to 3 pmOriginal price was: $250.00.$180.00Current price is: $180.00.
- Product on saleHistoric Perfect Bookbinding Class—Jan 16, 2027, 10 am to 3pmOriginal price was: $120.00.$100.00Current price is: $100.00.
Check out our Live Virtual classes!
We have a historic bindings certificate, interested?
- Product on saleHistoric Intro to Medieval Sewing — Jan 23, 2027 @ 10 am to 3 pmOriginal price was: $160.00.$130.00Current price is: $130.00.
- Product on saleBetter Together Historic Leather Long-stitch Bookbinding—Jan 29, 2027 @ 6:30 to 9:30Original price was: $120.00.$100.00Current price is: $100.00.
February Classes
- Product on saleChinese New Year Asian Bindings— 6 Feb, 2027 @ 10 am to 3 pmOriginal price was: $140.00.$120.00Current price is: $120.00.
Check out our Live Virtual classes!
Valentine’s Better Together Classes
- Product on saleBetter Together Criss-cross Leather Binding—February 12, 2027 @ 6:00 pm to 9:30 pmOriginal price was: $140.00.$120.00Current price is: $120.00.
- Product on saleBetter Together Flat Back Pre-sewn BookBinding Class—Feb 13, 2027 @ 6:00 pm to 9:30 pmOriginal price was: $120.00.$100.00Current price is: $100.00.
- Product on saleBinding a Romantic Classic: Austen, Alcott, Brontë—Feb 20 @ 10 am to 4 pmPrice range: $155.00 through $185.00
- Product on saleBetter Together Stiff-Spine Long Stitch Class— Feb 26, 2027 6:30 pm to 9:30 pmOriginal price was: $140.00.$120.00Current price is: $120.00.
- Product on saleRebind Your Favorite Paperback to Hardback–Feb 27, 2027 @ 10 am to 3 pmOriginal price was: $140.00.$120.00Current price is: $120.00.
March Classes
- Product on saleHistoric Pamphlet Stitch Binding—March 13, 2027 @ 10 am to 3 pmOriginal price was: $90.00.$70.00Current price is: $70.00.
- Product on saleSawn-cord Binding with Pencil Closure— Mar 20, 2027 @ 10 am to 4 pmOriginal price was: $180.00.$140.00Current price is: $140.00.
Check out our Live Virtual classes!
- Product on saleFriendship Bracelet Stiff-Spine Long Stitch—Mar 27, 2026 @ 10 am to 4 pmOriginal price was: $160.00.$130.00Current price is: $130.00.
April Classes
- Product on saleHistoric Single Cord Colonial BookBinding Class—Apr 17, 2027 @ 10 am to 4 pmOriginal price was: $250.00.$220.00Current price is: $220.00.
May Classes
- Product on saleHistoric French Link I — Cloth Binding, May 15, 2027 @ 10 am to 3 pmOriginal price was: $180.00.$160.00Current price is: $160.00.
Check out our Live Virtual classes!
Be sure to check back; our schedule will be updated regularly.
Open Studio Sessions
Select the session below to register for open studio time; these seats are limited. If you are interested in studio time and there are no sessions available, please reach out.