handmade journal binding workshop

​workshop: handmade journal binding + creative writing

​join us for a hands-on journal binding workshop where you’ll create your own personalized journal from scratch using recycled paper and the japanese binding technique. mix, match, and collage your way to a one-of-a-kind notebook!

led by ipek ozbay, co-founder of Paper Street, the session will guide you through the art of journal binding — from selecting materials to designing your cover and stitching it all together. we will also explore how intention-setting can turn a blank page into a ritual.

in the second part of the workshop, we will introduce journaling techniques and close with a mini silent journaling session inspired by a thoughtful quote or prompt.

by the end, you’ll walk away with at least one (if not more!) handmade journal and a practice to carry with you.

​all materials will be provided.

about Paper Street

paper street is a contemporary stationery brand and publishing house based in los angeles and istanbul. we empower individuals and institutions to express themselves creatively through fun, eco-conscious paper products for everyday use.

we are committed to sustainability- using responsibly sourced materials, collaborating with local artisans, and repurposing leftover papers into unique products and workshops.

about ipek ozbay:

ipek ozbay is a creative entrepreneur and curator passionate about making tools that spark self-expression. as the co-founder of paper street, she’s spent the past 10 years growing the brand into a leading name across europe.

with a background in startups, cultural management, and eco-conscious design, ipek blends creativity with function. inspired by stories, memory, and everyday rituals, she invites others to write more, reflect more, and create with intention.