Coptic Bookbinding Class, with Challen Gladman

Bookbinding is an ancient and important art throughout human history -- and, among its many forms, Coptic binding is probably one of the oldest and most traditional of all. Now, it's your turn to learn this ancient book art... and take a piece of the history home with you at the end, too, with your very own handmade Coptic notebook to enjoy!

This three-hour course will be guided by the professional guidance of local bookbinder and Siding 14 Gallery owner Challen Gladman. Challen (they/them) is an artist living and working in Ponoka, Alberta, with a passion not only for books, but also for writing (both novels and comics!), painting, pottery, and traditional and digital art (among so many other things they're still excited to try for the first time!). They have also been classically trained as a storyteller and tutor, with a keen interest in learning new things and in…