Day: Sunday, July 13th
Time: 1pm – 4pm
Cost: $120/pp
$120 – Share the Abundance – Paying full price helps to subsidize and support those that may not have the means at this time.
$105- Essential – Paying this price is in line with my financial integrity. Please use coupon code BOOK15
$90 – Basic – Paying this price is what feels right for me and my financial situation. Please use coupon code BOOK30
Unfold. Stitch. Gather. Create.
Join us at Mad Lavender Farm with artist Sue Keown for a magical day of bookmaking, where nature and creativity intertwine. In this hands-on workshop series, you’ll craft three unique handmade books—each inspired by the beauty and rhythm of the natural world.
Concertina Book: Unfolding Creativity
Paint, mark, and fold a single sheet of paper into a flowing journal or sketchbook. Like the petals of a flower or the waves of the wind, this accordion-style book mirrors the unfolding of time and creativity.
Pamphlet Book: Stitched & Bound with Intention
Sew and bind your own personal journal using simple stitching techniques. Inspired by the interwoven roots and branches of the farm, this book will become a sacred space for reflection, storytelling, and creative exploration.
Brown Paper Bag Book: Hidden Treasures & Secret Spaces
In this playful workshop, we’ll transform simple brown paper bags into pocket-filled books—perfect for holding found objects, sketches, and whispered thoughts. Like nature’s hidden wonders, these books will be filled with secret folds, tucked-away moments, and personal reflections.
Surrounded by lavender fields, buzzing bees, and the peaceful embrace of the land, you’ll leave with three beautiful handmade books—and a deeper connection to nature, creativity, and yourself.
Come with open hands, an open heart, and a willingness to explore. No prior bookmaking experience is needed—just the desire to create in a space of beauty and inspiration.
Sue Keown is an artist, maker, and educator whose work is profoundly shaped by the intersection of nature, memory and the transformative power of the creative process. Drawing on a rich foundation in artistic practice and spiritual exploration, she weaves together found materials, storytelling, and personal reflection to craft meaningful, layered works. Through her workshops, Sue cultivates a contemplative space where participants can slow down, tap into their imagination, and embark on a journey of self-discovery, drawing inspiration from both the natural world and their own inner landscapes. www.suekeown.org