Create your Criss-Cross book with Camille, bookbinder in Nancy

Step inside the door at 35 rue de la Commanderie in Nancy and meet Camille, who will welcome you into her bookbinding studio to introduce you to her craft. Work alongside her to learn the techniques of this ancient art and create your own notebook.

Trained in artistic bookbinding at the École Tolbiac and holder of the Brevet des Métiers d’Art, Camille will introduce you to the bookbinder’s tools and machinery: the paper cutter, the shears, the impact press, the end-gluing vise… You’ll learn how to determine the grain of paper and cardboard. You’ll discover more about the techniques used to assemble a book. Folding, cutting, punching, sewing, gluing, and binding—these techniques will hold no secrets for you!

Camille will provide all the advice you need to successfully create your criss-cross notebook. She’ll guide you through the process so you can make this notebook together—a project that, beyond its everyday practicality, will above all give you the pride of having made it yourself! Plus, you don’t need to bring any supplies to participate in this workshop—she’ll provide all the tools and materials you need to complete your personalized project! Ready to create a one-of-a-kind notebook with your own hands? Reserve your spot now and immerse yourself in the exciting world of artisanal bookbinding.