Welcome to The Naked Journal, a bookbinding-focused art journal class where we dive into the bold, beautiful act of vulnerability. To create art is to expose something raw, something real—it is to be seen. And that? That takes courage.

But vulnerability doesn’t have to mean unsafe. In this space, we will explore safe vulnerability—the kind that allows us to show up honestly, with boundaries intact and creativity flowing freely. Through bookbinding, transparency, shadows, intentional blur, self-portraiture, and poetry, we will craft journals that are as exposed or protected as we choose them to be. 

For some, vulnerability is softness—delicate edges, quiet spaces, whispers on the page. For others, it is power—bold marks, reclaimed narratives, fierce presence. What does it look like to you? 

This is not about making a perfect book. It’s about making your book. A journal that holds your truths, your explorations, your layers. A space where you can experiment with being seen in the ways you choose—because art is not just about showing the world who you are. It’s about showing yourself first. 

Let’s begin.

Bookbinding for Imperfect Enthusiasts

Your journal is more than just pages—it’s a container for your creativity, your experiments, and your beautiful mess. In Bookbinding for Imperfect Enthusiasts, we stitch together stress-free, handmade journals designed to hold your art, your thoughts, and everything in between. No perfection required—just curiosity, play, and a love for the process. Whether you’re binding your first book or your fiftieth, this is a space to explore, embrace imperfection, and go deeper into your art.

Come as you are, leave with a journal that’s perfectly imperfect.