Travelers Flower Press Bookmaking with Claire Formilan

Embrace the beauty of the season with the timeless tradition of flower pressing! Join us for a laid-back beginner bookbinding class where you’ll craft your very own Traveler’s Flower Press Book—a perfect companion for capturing nature’s blooms. This beautiful book features sturdy wooden covers adorned with fine papers from around the world, a bookcloth spine, and six pages dedicated to pressing your flowers. Its compact size and ribbon closure make it the ideal addition to your pack or purse for a scenic walk or hike. Instructor Bio: From the time she made her first ribbon bound photo book 1992, Claire Formilan has been hooked on paper and bookmaking. Based in Tampa, FL, she teaches bookmaking, flower pressing, and paper crafts with a fun, encouraging approach. Claire believes in the power of creating beautiful, functional pieces by hand. Her workshops guide people through new creative processes in an inviting, confidence-boosting way, that sparks joy and a sense of accomplishment.… View Source