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Bookbinding blog by book artist Katie Gonzalez, of Nashville, showing handmade books in the Coptic binding, Italian Long stitch, Japanese stab binding, Secret Belgian Binding, and French Link Stitch.

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Happy #MarbledMonday! Here’s a glimpse into the marbling process from my #suminagashi marbling workshop last week at @watkinscommunityeducation. . . . . . #suminagashimarbling #papermarbling #marbledpaper #marbling #marbledmondays #artstudio #papercraft #paperart #nashvilletn #handmadeinnashville #bookarts #nashvilleartist #marblingpaper #makersgonnamake #decorativepaper #watkinscollege #marblingworkshop #artworkshop #artclass #communityeducation #nashvilleart #madeintennessee #inthestudio #workinprogress #creativehappylife #creativeprocess #carveouttimeforart
This little baby brings us so much joy. ❤️
This little baby brings us so much joy. ❤️
On the agenda for today: leading a suminagashi paper marbling workshop for K-12 art teachers! We'll be marbling a bunch of papers, and then using them to stitch a set of four notebooks using variations of the Japanese stab binding, all while discussing ways to incorporate these techniques in their classrooms for kiddos of all ages. . . . . . #suminagashi #suminagashipaper #suminagashiart #suminagashiworkshop #papermarbling #marbledpaper #marbling #artstudio #papercraft #paperart #nashvilletn #handmadeinnashville #bookarts #nashvilleartist #marblingpaper #makersgonnamake #decorativepaper #watkinscollege #watkinscommunityeducation #marblingworkshop #artclass #communityeducation #nashvilleart #madeintennessee #inthestudio #bookbindingclass #teachingartist #carveouttimeforart #creativelifehappylife #creativeprocess @watkinscommunityeducation
On the agenda for today: leading a suminagashi paper marbling workshop for K-12 art teachers! We'll be marbling a bunch of papers, and then using them to stitch a set of four notebooks using variations of the Japanese stab binding, all while discussing ways to incorporate these techniques in their classrooms for kiddos of all ages. . . . . . #suminagashi #suminagashipaper #suminagashiart #suminagashiworkshop #papermarbling #marbledpaper #marbling #artstudio #papercraft #paperart #nashvilletn #handmadeinnashville #bookarts #nashvilleartist #marblingpaper #makersgonnamake #decorativepaper #watkinscollege #watkinscommunityeducation #marblingworkshop #artclass #communityeducation #nashvilleart #madeintennessee #inthestudio #bookbindingclass #teachingartist #carveouttimeforart #creativelifehappylife #creativeprocess @watkinscommunityeducation
One thing I love about teaching is that it often sparks new ideas for things I want to try in my own studio. Conversations with my students and making prototypes for class projects can be really inspiring. Since getting back to teaching this semester, I've found that my brain is bubbling over with new ideas. Now I just need to find the time to make them a reality, which isn't always easy these days with a new baby. . The book pictured here is one I made a few years ago, inspired by what I was teaching in an intermediate book arts class at @watkinscommunityeducation. Instead of binding the pages onto linen tapes, the book is supported by straps cut from coral-colored leather. . . . . . #artistmeetsmother #artistofinstagram #teachingartist #teachinginspiration #artteacher #carveouttimeforart #creativelifehappylife #creativeprocess #creativebusiness #mothermaker #livecolorfully #wearethemakers #motherartist #creativehappylife #watkinscommunityeducation #nashville #madeintennessee #handmadeinnashville #nashvilleartist #nashvillearts #bookarts #bookartist #handmadebook #bookbinder #bookbinding #booklover #bookworm #bookstagram #exposedspinebinding #bookspinebeauty
One thing I love about teaching is that it often sparks new ideas for things I want to try in my own studio. Conversations with my students and making prototypes for class projects can be really inspiring. Since getting back to teaching this semester, I've found that my brain is bubbling over with new ideas. Now I just need to find the time to make them a reality, which isn't always easy these days with a new baby. . The book pictured here is one I made a few years ago, inspired by what I was teaching in an intermediate book arts class at @watkinscommunityeducation. Instead of binding the pages onto linen tapes, the book is supported by straps cut from coral-colored leather. . . . . . #artistmeetsmother #artistofinstagram #teachingartist #teachinginspiration #artteacher #carveouttimeforart #creativelifehappylife #creativeprocess #creativebusiness #mothermaker #livecolorfully #wearethemakers #motherartist #creativehappylife #watkinscommunityeducation #nashville #madeintennessee #handmadeinnashville #nashvilleartist #nashvillearts #bookarts #bookartist #handmadebook #bookbinder #bookbinding #booklover #bookworm #bookstagram #exposedspinebinding #bookspinebeauty
My daughter is six months old today. This photo was taken when she was just six weeks old, and the second photo was taken today. It’s amazing to see how much she’s changed - from a sleepy newborn, to an active and happy baby. I know these are the same thoughts that every parent has, but it truly is incredible how the time flies and how much our lives have changed. . . . . . #newbornphotography by @psalm27creative #newborn #newbornbaby #sixweeksold #sixmonthsold #motherhood #newmama #newmom #honestmotherhood #motherhoodrising #motherartist #creativehappylife #mintgreen
My daughter is six months old today. This photo was taken when she was just six weeks old, and the second photo was taken today. It’s amazing to see how much she’s changed - from a sleepy newborn, to an active and happy baby. I know these are the same thoughts that every parent has, but it truly is incredible how the time flies and how much our lives have changed. . . . . . #newbornphotography by @psalm27creative #newborn #newbornbaby #sixweeksold #sixmonthsold #motherhood #newmama #newmom #honestmotherhood #motherhoodrising #motherartist #creativehappylife #mintgreen
What a wonderful weekend we had, filled with lots of art and great food! We started off @gonzalezreports’s birthday weekend by bringing Lily to Babies in the Gallery at @fiskuniversitygalleries. And on Saturday, we all went to the @fristcenter to see the #nickcavefeat exhibit (Lily’s second visit to the Frist!). And the highlight of yesterday was Lily’s first taste of solid food. Turns out she’s a big fan of avocados! 🥑👶🏻😋👍🏻
What a wonderful weekend we had, filled with lots of art and great food! We started off @gonzalezreports’s birthday weekend by bringing Lily to Babies in the Gallery at @fiskuniversitygalleries. And on Saturday, we all went to the @fristcenter to see the #nickcavefeat exhibit (Lily’s second visit to the Frist!). And the highlight of yesterday was Lily’s first taste of solid food. Turns out she’s a big fan of avocados! 🥑👶🏻😋👍🏻
Happy birthday, @gonzalezreports! Seeing you shine in your new role as a father has made me fall even more in love with you. You’re the absolute best at calming our baby when she cries, keeping us all giggling, and making sure she has excellent taste in music. And you’ve been the most supportive husband during my pregnancy, labor, postpartum recovery, and these first few months of motherhood. Lillian and I are very lucky to have you in our lives. 💕
Happy birthday, @gonzalezreports! Seeing you shine in your new role as a father has made me fall even more in love with you. You’re the absolute best at calming our baby when she cries, keeping us all giggling, and making sure she has excellent taste in music. And you’ve been the most supportive husband during my pregnancy, labor, postpartum recovery, and these first few months of motherhood. Lillian and I are very lucky to have you in our lives. 💕
I’m heading over to @watkinscollege this morning to teach my Italian Long Stitch workshop, and I can’t wait to see all of the beautiful leather books that my students create today. This will also be the longest I’ve ever been away from my baby, but my thoughtful husband @gonzalezreports offered to stop by with Lily on my lunch break to drop off a coffee so I can give her a smooch. 😘👶🏻 . . . . . @watkinscommunityeducation #nashville #handmadeinnashville #bookarts #bookbinding #nashvilleartist #nashvilleart #bookartist #bookworm #booklover #leatherboundbook #linenlaidfelt #watkinscommunityeducation #watkinscollege #artclass #artworkshop #bookbindingworkshop #longstitch #italianlongstitch #bookspine #bookspinebeauty #honestmotherhood #newmom #newmama #carveouttimeforart #creativelifehappylife #artistmeetsmother #mothermaker #motherhood #motherhoodrising #livecolorfully
I’m heading over to @watkinscollege this morning to teach my Italian Long Stitch workshop, and I can’t wait to see all of the beautiful leather books that my students create today. This will also be the longest I’ve ever been away from my baby, but my thoughtful husband @gonzalezreports offered to stop by with Lily on my lunch break to drop off a coffee so I can give her a smooch. 😘👶🏻 . . . . . @watkinscommunityeducation #nashville #handmadeinnashville #bookarts #bookbinding #nashvilleartist #nashvilleart #bookartist #bookworm #booklover #leatherboundbook #linenlaidfelt #watkinscommunityeducation #watkinscollege #artclass #artworkshop #bookbindingworkshop #longstitch #italianlongstitch #bookspine #bookspinebeauty #honestmotherhood #newmom #newmama #carveouttimeforart #creativelifehappylife #artistmeetsmother #mothermaker #motherhood #motherhoodrising #livecolorfully
I'm feeling so lucky to have TWO Valentines this year. After celebrating 17 Valentine's Days together, @gonzalezreports and I now have this new little cutie to smother with love. (Don't miss the second photo, which shows how much she obviously loves all of our kisses... 😂😘) . . . . . #valentinesday #valentines #babysfirstvalentines #newparents #honestmotherhood #newmom #newmama #motherhood #motherhoodrising #newbornphoto #newbornphotography
I'm feeling so lucky to have TWO Valentines this year. After celebrating 17 Valentine's Days together, @gonzalezreports and I now have this new little cutie to smother with love. (Don't miss the second photo, which shows how much she obviously loves all of our kisses... 😂😘) . . . . . #valentinesday #valentines #babysfirstvalentines #newparents #honestmotherhood #newmom #newmama #motherhood #motherhoodrising #newbornphoto #newbornphotography
When choosing a book to share for this week’s #MarbledMonday post, I couldn’t help but pick a vibrant journal to brighten up this dreary winter day. I love marbling on colored papers because it can really change the end result, and this handmade lokta paper provided a beautifully-textured teal background for my marbled design. . . . . . #SecretBelgianBinding #papermarbling #marbledpaper #marbling #marbledmondays #artstudio #papercraft #paperart #handmadepaper #loktapaper #papermaking #nashvilletn #handmadeinnashville #bookarts #nashvilleartist #marblingpaper #makersgonnamake #decorativepaper #watkinscollege #marblingworkshop #artworkshop #artclass #communityeducation #nashvilleart #madeintennessee #mothermaker #motherartist #creativehappylife #livecolourfully
When choosing a book to share for this week’s #MarbledMonday post, I couldn’t help but pick a vibrant journal to brighten up this dreary winter day. I love marbling on colored papers because it can really change the end result, and this handmade lokta paper provided a beautifully-textured teal background for my marbled design. . . . . . #SecretBelgianBinding #papermarbling #marbledpaper #marbling #marbledmondays #artstudio #papercraft #paperart #handmadepaper #loktapaper #papermaking #nashvilletn #handmadeinnashville #bookarts #nashvilleartist #marblingpaper #makersgonnamake #decorativepaper #watkinscollege #marblingworkshop #artworkshop #artclass #communityeducation #nashvilleart #madeintennessee #mothermaker #motherartist #creativehappylife #livecolourfully
Happy #MarbledMonday! Here’s a glimpse into the marbling process from my #suminagashi marbling workshop last week at @watkinscommunityeducation. . . . . . #suminagashimarbling #papermarbling #marbledpaper #marbling #marbledmondays #artstudio #papercraft #paperart #nashvilletn #handmadeinnashville #bookarts #nashvilleartist #marblingpaper #makersgonnamake #decorativepaper #watkinscollege #marblingworkshop #artworkshop #artclass #communityeducation #nashvilleart #madeintennessee #inthestudio #workinprogress #creativehappylife #creativeprocess #carveouttimeforart
This little baby brings us so much joy. ❤️ On the agenda for today: leading a suminagashi paper marbling workshop for K-12 art teachers! We'll be marbling a bunch of papers, and then using them to stitch a set of four notebooks using variations of the Japanese stab binding, all while discussing ways to incorporate these techniques in their classrooms for kiddos of all ages. . . . . . #suminagashi #suminagashipaper #suminagashiart #suminagashiworkshop #papermarbling #marbledpaper #marbling #artstudio #papercraft #paperart #nashvilletn #handmadeinnashville #bookarts #nashvilleartist #marblingpaper #makersgonnamake #decorativepaper #watkinscollege #watkinscommunityeducation #marblingworkshop #artclass #communityeducation #nashvilleart #madeintennessee #inthestudio #bookbindingclass #teachingartist #carveouttimeforart #creativelifehappylife #creativeprocess @watkinscommunityeducation One thing I love about teaching is that it often sparks new ideas for things I want to try in my own studio. Conversations with my students and making prototypes for class projects can be really inspiring. Since getting back to teaching this semester, I've found that my brain is bubbling over with new ideas. Now I just need to find the time to make them a reality, which isn't always easy these days with a new baby. . The book pictured here is one I made a few years ago, inspired by what I was teaching in an intermediate book arts class at @watkinscommunityeducation. Instead of binding the pages onto linen tapes, the book is supported by straps cut from coral-colored leather. . . . . . #artistmeetsmother #artistofinstagram #teachingartist #teachinginspiration #artteacher #carveouttimeforart #creativelifehappylife #creativeprocess #creativebusiness #mothermaker #livecolorfully #wearethemakers #motherartist #creativehappylife #watkinscommunityeducation #nashville #madeintennessee #handmadeinnashville #nashvilleartist #nashvillearts #bookarts #bookartist #handmadebook #bookbinder #bookbinding #booklover #bookworm #bookstagram #exposedspinebinding #bookspinebeauty My daughter is six months old today. This photo was taken when she was just six weeks old, and the second photo was taken today. It’s amazing to see how much she’s changed - from a sleepy newborn, to an active and happy baby. I know these are the same thoughts that every parent has, but it truly is incredible how the time flies and how much our lives have changed. . . . . . #newbornphotography by @psalm27creative #newborn #newbornbaby #sixweeksold #sixmonthsold #motherhood #newmama #newmom #honestmotherhood #motherhoodrising #motherartist #creativehappylife #mintgreen What a wonderful weekend we had, filled with lots of art and great food! We started off @gonzalezreports’s birthday weekend by bringing Lily to Babies in the Gallery at @fiskuniversitygalleries. And on Saturday, we all went to the @fristcenter to see the #nickcavefeat exhibit (Lily’s second visit to the Frist!). And the highlight of yesterday was Lily’s first taste of solid food. Turns out she’s a big fan of avocados! 🥑👶🏻😋👍🏻 Happy birthday, @gonzalezreports! Seeing you shine in your new role as a father has made me fall even more in love with you. You’re the absolute best at calming our baby when she cries, keeping us all giggling, and making sure she has excellent taste in music. And you’ve been the most supportive husband during my pregnancy, labor, postpartum recovery, and these first few months of motherhood. Lillian and I are very lucky to have you in our lives. 💕 I’m heading over to @watkinscollege this morning to teach my Italian Long Stitch workshop, and I can’t wait to see all of the beautiful leather books that my students create today. This will also be the longest I’ve ever been away from my baby, but my thoughtful husband @gonzalezreports offered to stop by with Lily on my lunch break to drop off a coffee so I can give her a smooch. 😘👶🏻 . . . . . @watkinscommunityeducation #nashville #handmadeinnashville #bookarts #bookbinding #nashvilleartist #nashvilleart #bookartist #bookworm #booklover #leatherboundbook #linenlaidfelt #watkinscommunityeducation #watkinscollege #artclass #artworkshop #bookbindingworkshop #longstitch #italianlongstitch #bookspine #bookspinebeauty #honestmotherhood #newmom #newmama #carveouttimeforart #creativelifehappylife #artistmeetsmother #mothermaker #motherhood #motherhoodrising #livecolorfully I'm feeling so lucky to have TWO Valentines this year. After celebrating 17 Valentine's Days together, @gonzalezreports and I now have this new little cutie to smother with love. (Don't miss the second photo, which shows how much she obviously loves all of our kisses... 😂😘) . . . . . #valentinesday #valentines #babysfirstvalentines #newparents #honestmotherhood #newmom #newmama #motherhood #motherhoodrising #newbornphoto #newbornphotography When choosing a book to share for this week’s #MarbledMonday post, I couldn’t help but pick a vibrant journal to brighten up this dreary winter day. I love marbling on colored papers because it can really change the end result, and this handmade lokta paper provided a beautifully-textured teal background for my marbled design. . . . . . #SecretBelgianBinding #papermarbling #marbledpaper #marbling #marbledmondays #artstudio #papercraft #paperart #handmadepaper #loktapaper #papermaking #nashvilletn #handmadeinnashville #bookarts #nashvilleartist #marblingpaper #makersgonnamake #decorativepaper #watkinscollege #marblingworkshop #artworkshop #artclass #communityeducation #nashvilleart #madeintennessee #mothermaker #motherartist #creativehappylife #livecolourfully

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Handmade Books by Katie Gonzalez

Handmade books and bookbinding classes by Nashville artist Katie Gonzalez. This website for linenlaid&felt handmade books showcases her handbound journals, sketchbooks, photo albums, wedding guest books, and baby books. Katie Gonzalez studied book arts in Cortona, Italy, teaches book binding in Nashville, and sells her work through Etsy online, at Parnassus Books in Nashville, and at regional art shows such as Porter Flea and Handmade and Bound in Nashville, Tennessee.

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