{"product_id":"bound-by-nature-a-bookbinding-and-creative-writing-workshop","title":"Bound By Nature: A bookbinding \u0026 Creative Writing Workshop","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🌿 BOUND BY NATURE 🌿\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA Bookbinding + Creative Writing Workshop\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003ePresented by Fenix Rising Press in Partnership with Cowee School of Arts \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e📅 May 15, 2026 | Approximately 3 Hours | 10 AM – 1 PM\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e📍 Cowee School of Arts \u0026amp; Heritage Center, Franklin, NC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e👥 Maximum 12 Participants | Ages 16+\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🎉 Free and Open to the Public — Sponsored by Cowee School of Arts \u0026amp; Heritage\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e═════════════════════════\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eABOUT THIS WORKSHOP\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e═════════════════════════\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSome stories begin at a desk. This one begins on a trail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWe start outside — walking the Cowee grounds with journal and pen, observing, collecting impressions, and letting the world do what it does. Then we come back inside and bind it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eYou will learn to hand-stitch your own Coptic-bound journal — an ancient bookbinding technique dating to 2nd-century Egypt — using natural and recycled materials, guided by published fantasy author Nita Lipan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eNo writing experience needed. No crafting experience needed. Just curiosity and a willingness to slow down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e⭐ This event is a soft launch preview of the Spotfin Exhibit — join us this spring, then come back for the full two-day event with workshops this fall.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e════════════════════════════\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWHAT'S INCLUDED — AT NO COST ════════════════════════════\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e✦ All bookbinding materials (needles, thread, bone folder, kraft covers)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e✦ Guided outdoor walk \u0026amp; creative writing experience\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e✦ A copy of the Bound by Nature workbook — yours to keep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e ✦ Your completed hand-stitched Coptic journal\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e ✦ Light nature-themed snacks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e⚠ Safety note: This workshop uses bookbinding awls and needles. Recommended for ages 16 and up. Please bring a water bottle with a closing lid.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e═══════════════════════════\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eTAKE-HOME KITS — OPTIONAL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e═══════════════════════════\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWant to keep creating after the workshop?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA limited number of take-home kits will be available for purchase at the event for $15. Each kit includes everything you need to bind another journal on your own — perfect as a gift or to keep the creativity going. Cash or card accepted.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e════════════════════════════\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eREGISTRATION\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e ════════════════════════════\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThis workshop is free but space is intentionally limited to 12 participants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eReserve your spot early at tinyurl.com\/BoundbyNature\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eQuestions? Visit linktr.ee\/nitawritesfantasy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\"There's only one you, and that is priceless.\" — Nita Lipan\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fenix Rising Press","offers":[{"title":"Workshop Registration","offer_id":48447752274135,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Kit","offer_id":48358172229847,"sku":"WORKSHOP-GA","price":15.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0806\/9034\/8247\/files\/cover.png?v=1774499483","url":"https:\/\/fenix-rising-press.myshopify.com\/products\/bound-by-nature-a-bookbinding-and-creative-writing-workshop","provider":"Fenix Rising Press","version":"1.0","type":"link"}