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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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Mini concertina books on craftgawker

Katie March 6, 2010



My mini concertina books from my Etsy shop were featured on craftgawker today! Craftgawker is an online gallery of handmade goods, and they feature new items each day. You can view the craftgawker listing for my books right here. And if you have a chance, browse around the site a bit. There are always tons of beautiful art, crafts, and photography on display.
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Lily has been enamored with scuba divers ever since we visited the @tennesseeaquarium in early September, so of course we had to make scuba diver costume for Halloween this year! Swipe to see more pictures of her #scubadiver costume, as well as pictu
Lily has been enamored with scuba divers ever since we visited the @tennesseeaquarium in early September, so of course we had to make scuba diver costume for Halloween this year! Swipe to see more pictures of her #scubadiver costume, as well as pictures from last year’s #blackcat and her very first costume, #haroldandthepurplecrayon. #halloweencostume #scubadivercostume
I’m doing a takeover of the @watkinscommunityeducation Instagram account today. Pop over and take a look at my posts and stories throughout the day to learn more about me, my handmade books, and the classes I’ll be teaching this fall. ⁠⠀
I’m doing a takeover of the @watkinscommunityeducation Instagram account today. Pop over and take a look at my posts and stories throughout the day to learn more about me, my handmade books, and the classes I’ll be teaching this fall. ⁠⠀ . . . . #bookarts #bookbinding #bookartist #bookbinder #papermarbling #marbledpaper #marbling #artstudio #papercraft #paperart #nashvilletn #handmadeinnashville #bookarts #nashvilleartist #marblingpaper #makersgonnamake #decorativepaper #watkinscollege #watkinscommunityeducation #linenlaidfelt #artworkshop #artclass #communityeducation #nashvilleart #madeintennessee #inthestudio⁠
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be exhibiting my work at @artclecticnashville again this year! I have oh-so-many new handmade books in the works, and I hope you’ll come see them in person in October.
I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be exhibiting my work at @artclecticnashville again this year! I have oh-so-many new handmade books in the works, and I hope you’ll come see them in person in October.
Today was an excellent day, filled with lots of our favorite things. We saw The Very Hungry Caterpillar show at the @nashvillechildrenstheatre, all decked out in our #ericcarle @tattly and @outofprint gear. Our whole family loves Eric Carle’s b
Today was an excellent day, filled with lots of our favorite things. We saw The Very Hungry Caterpillar show at the @nashvillechildrenstheatre, all decked out in our #ericcarle @tattly and @outofprint gear. Our whole family loves Eric Carle’s books and we were so impressed with the show, especially our puppet-obsessed daughter. 🍎🍐🍆🍓🍊🐛🦋 #ericcarle #theveryhungrycaterpillar #nashville #nashvilletn #puppetshow #nashvillechildrenstheatre #childrenstheater #outofprintclothing #tattly #tattlytattoos #artistmeetsmother #hungrycaterpillar
WORKSHOP GIVEAWAY!
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One lucky person will win a spot in my upcoming Suminagashi Paper Marbling workshop in Nashville, Tennessee. The workshop will be held at @watkinscollege on Saturday, April 6. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
In this class, you'll learn the me
WORKSHOP GIVEAWAY! ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ One lucky person will win a spot in my upcoming Suminagashi Paper Marbling workshop in Nashville, Tennessee. The workshop will be held at @watkinscollege on Saturday, April 6. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ In this class, you'll learn the meditative method of suminagashi marbling. This is a Japanese technique where you float ink on water and then gently guide it by blowing air across the surface, as well as embracing spontaneity while the ink moves in its own way. This is such a relaxing, creative process and you'll leave with dozens of marbled papers of your own design. No previous artmaking experience necessary! ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Here's how to enter this giveaway: •Follow @linenlaidfelt. •Follow @watkinscommunityeducation. •Comment about why you'd like to take this workshop. ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ For a bonus entry, leave ONE additional comment tagging some friends, to help spread the word. ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Because this in-person class will be held in Nashville, please only enter this contest if you live nearby and would be able to attend on April 6 from 10 am to 4 pm. ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ A winner will be chosen randomly on Thursday at 9 pm CST. Thank you to @watkinscommunityeducation for sponsoring this giveaway, which is not associated with Instagram. ✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ And if you don't win, but you're still interested in learning about paper marbling, there's still time to register for the workshop! Visit my website (link in bio) for information about signing up. ✨ #suminagashi #suminagashimarbling #papermarbling #marbledpaper #marbling #artstudio #paperart #nashville #nashvilletn #musiccity #handmadeinnashville #bookarts #nashvilleartist #nashvilleart #nashvilleevents #middletennessee #tennesseecraft #tncraft #marblingpaper #makersgonnamake #decorativepaper #watkinscollege #marblingworkshop #artworkshop #artclass #communityeducation #madeintennessee #creativelifehappylife #creativeprocess #livecolorfully
I've been having a blast teaching my Miniature Exposed-Spine Bindings class at @watkinscommunityeducation this semester. So far, students have made five variations of the longstitch binding, and tonight we're moving on to the crossed-structure bindin
I've been having a blast teaching my Miniature Exposed-Spine Bindings class at @watkinscommunityeducation this semester. So far, students have made five variations of the longstitch binding, and tonight we're moving on to the crossed-structure binding (shown here). . . . . . #watkinscollege #watkinscommunityeducation #nashville #nashvilletn #madeintennessee #handmadeinnashville #nashvilleartist #nashvillearts #bookarts #bookartist #paperarts #handmadebook #bookbinder #bookbinding #booklover #artclass #bookbindingclass #teachingartist #communityeducation #bookspines #bookspinebeauty #exposedspinebinding #crossedstructurebinding #waxedlinenthread #cavepaper #carveouttimeforart #creativelifehappylife #creativeprocess #livecolorfully #indigodye
Best thing about a rainy day? Seeing this cutie in her raincoat and boots, of course!
Best thing about a rainy day? Seeing this cutie in her raincoat and boots, of course!
Happy #MarbledMonday! There's still time to sign up for the Suminagashi Paper Marbling workshop I'll be teaching on Saturday, April 6 at @watkinscommunityeducation. Visit my website (link in bio) for more information about the workshop and how to sig
Happy #MarbledMonday! There's still time to sign up for the Suminagashi Paper Marbling workshop I'll be teaching on Saturday, April 6 at @watkinscommunityeducation. Visit my website (link in bio) for more information about the workshop and how to sign up. . . . . . #suminagashi #suminagashimarbling #papermarbling #marbledpaper #marbling #marbledmondays #artstudio #papercraft #paperart #nashvilletn #handmadeinnashville #bookarts #nashvilleartist #marblingpaper #makersgonnamake #decorativepaper #watkinscollege #marblingworkshop #artworkshop #artclass #communityeducation #nashvilleart #madeintennessee #inthestudio #creativelifehappylife #creativeprocess #livecolorfully #wearethemakers #creativehappylife
Is there anything more adorable than tiny baby toes? 
My daughter turns a year and a half old today, and I can hardly remember how tiny she used to be. But I'll never forget the first time I saw those itty bitty toes. A few minutes after she was born
Is there anything more adorable than tiny baby toes? My daughter turns a year and a half old today, and I can hardly remember how tiny she used to be. But I'll never forget the first time I saw those itty bitty toes. A few minutes after she was born when @gonzalezreports held her for the first time, I caught my first glimpse of her tiny feet and burst into joyful tears because I was just so in awe of little Lillian Mae. Happy half birthday, Lily! 💕
We’re heading to Paducah, Kentucky tomorrow for the opening reception of “Beyond A Book” at the Yeiser Art Center. I have several pieces in this gallery exhibition, and I’m looking forward to seeing how the show came together.
We’re heading to Paducah, Kentucky tomorrow for the opening reception of “Beyond A Book” at the Yeiser Art Center. I have several pieces in this gallery exhibition, and I’m looking forward to seeing how the show came together. Based on the photos @yeiserartcenter has shared so far, it looks like @sketchjournalrecord has curated an excellent collection of handmade books and I can’t wait to see them in person. . . . . . #yeiserartcenter #yacpack #bookartists #bookarts #paducahcreativecity #downtownpaducah #bookbinding #bookartist #bookstagram #bookworm #booklover #artgallery #beyondabook #paducah
Lily has been enamored with scuba divers ever since we visited the @tennesseeaquarium in early September, so of course we had to make scuba diver costume for Halloween this year! Swipe to see more pictures of her #scubadiver costume, as well as pictu I’m doing a takeover of the @watkinscommunityeducation Instagram account today. Pop over and take a look at my posts and stories throughout the day to learn more about me, my handmade books, and the classes I’ll be teaching this fall. ⁠⠀ I’m thrilled to announce that I’ll be exhibiting my work at @artclecticnashville again this year! I have oh-so-many new handmade books in the works, and I hope you’ll come see them in person in October. Today was an excellent day, filled with lots of our favorite things. We saw The Very Hungry Caterpillar show at the @nashvillechildrenstheatre, all decked out in our #ericcarle @tattly and @outofprint gear. Our whole family loves Eric Carle’s b WORKSHOP GIVEAWAY!
✨⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
One lucky person will win a spot in my upcoming Suminagashi Paper Marbling workshop in Nashville, Tennessee. The workshop will be held at @watkinscollege on Saturday, April 6. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
In this class, you'll learn the me I've been having a blast teaching my Miniature Exposed-Spine Bindings class at @watkinscommunityeducation this semester. So far, students have made five variations of the longstitch binding, and tonight we're moving on to the crossed-structure bindin Best thing about a rainy day? Seeing this cutie in her raincoat and boots, of course! Happy #MarbledMonday! There's still time to sign up for the Suminagashi Paper Marbling workshop I'll be teaching on Saturday, April 6 at @watkinscommunityeducation. Visit my website (link in bio) for more information about the workshop and how to sig Is there anything more adorable than tiny baby toes? 
My daughter turns a year and a half old today, and I can hardly remember how tiny she used to be. But I'll never forget the first time I saw those itty bitty toes. A few minutes after she was born We’re heading to Paducah, Kentucky tomorrow for the opening reception of “Beyond A Book” at the Yeiser Art Center. I have several pieces in this gallery exhibition, and I’m looking forward to seeing how the show came together.

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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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