SlowArtStudio
Buyers are raving!
This shop got multiple 5-star reviews in the past 7 days.
Announcement
Record your stories about this historical time in a one-of a kind album or journal.
Slow Art Studio started in a school-bus-house on Lopez Island in 1999. I draw, paint, carve, sculpt, and work in fiber arts, as well as making books. I am also a total gardening and native plant nerd.
I've been on Etsy since 2009! Everything in my shop is designed, drawn, hand-printed or made by me, currently - STILL - riding out the Pandemic in a cozy 1940's artist's garret, perched atop a rock in La Conner, Washington.
This is a grass-roots book arts project focused on making sure there are books, and people who know how to make them. I make art and teach classes, and this IS my day job.
I’m happy to work out payments on an individual basis, so don't hesitate to ask about Layaway.
I'm not able to do any custom work at this time, so hopefully you can find something you love in my shop.
Thanks for shopping small!
Stay healthy.
Peace, Brenna Jael
Announcement
Record your stories about this historical time in a one-of a kind album or journal.
Slow Art Studio started in a school-bus-house on Lopez Island in 1999. I draw, paint, carve, sculpt, and work in fiber arts, as well as making books. I am also a total gardening and native plant nerd.
I've been on Etsy since 2009! Everything in my shop is designed, drawn, hand-printed or made by me, currently - STILL - riding out the Pandemic in a cozy 1940's artist's garret, perched atop a rock in La Conner, Washington.
This is a grass-roots book arts project focused on making sure there are books, and people who know how to make them. I make art and teach classes, and this IS my day job.
I’m happy to work out payments on an individual basis, so don't hesitate to ask about Layaway.
I'm not able to do any custom work at this time, so hopefully you can find something you love in my shop.
Thanks for shopping small!
Stay healthy.
Peace, Brenna Jael
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Rachael on Sep 13, 2021
5 out of 5 starsEvery time I saw this particular sketchbook I couldn't help but think it would be perfect for figure drawing studies. Whether it was intentional or not, I think the different sized pages are a neat idea!
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Anne on Sep 11, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful craftsmanship and design. Excellent customer service and responsive communication to messages. Safe and fast shipping. Thank you!
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Anne on Sep 11, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful craftsmanship and design. Excellent customer service and responsive communication to messages. Safe and fast shipping. Thank you!
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Anne on Sep 11, 2021
5 out of 5 starsBeautiful craftsmanship and design. Excellent customer service and responsive communication to messages. Safe and fast shipping. Thank you!
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Pamela on Sep 3, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI received my journal today. It is so beautiful!!!!!! I am afraid to use it. Just so lovely. Exceeded all my expectations.
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Neysa on Sep 2, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAnother very special book from my favorite Etsy artist!!! The craftsmanship is spectacular and highly skilled. Thank you!
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sjl1999 on Aug 17, 2021
5 out of 5 starsSuch a beautiful little journal! Shipped quickly and well-packaged.
About SlowArtStudio
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Hand paper making
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The view from my new pad
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My main work table...You don’t need anything fancy to make books!
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A stack of atlases for pressing, a wooden screw-press, two textblocks and some other stuff for binding.
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One of my favorite printing blocks, ‘tulips’
Sketchbooks & Journals for artists, writers, and low-tech creativity...anyplace, anytime, no recharging necessary
When I started my Etsy shop in 2009, Etsy wasn't quite as well known as it is now.
I didn't even make journals yet, I just had some crocheted hats and stuff.
I didn't start making significant sales until about 2012 (So stick with it, if you are just starting out!). I lived on a small, isolated island and being able to share my art worldwide and make a little extra money was an amazing gift.
Wow, I have learned a lot and even started a brick-and-mortar shop and book-arts center since then! I moved off the Island to a nearby art-centric town, La Conner, WA.
I'm about 7 years into making journals and I'm still obsessed. I love to use the random books and maps that libraries are throwing out. I love the feedback and ideas I get from my customers.
Overall, I'm full of gratitude, and excited to see what happens next!
Shop members
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Brenna Jael
Owner, Maker, Designer
I live in a tiny art town in NW Washington State. My Bookbinding studio is a small artist's garret, where I also live. I make my living on Etsy and teaching bookbinding classes. I'm filled with deep gratitude and I also work really, really hard!
Production partners
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U Printing
Van Nuys, CA
I submit my original art designs and U-Printing prints the cards.
Shop policies
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Returns & exchanges
I gladly accept returns and exchanges
I don't accept cancellations
The following items can't be returned or exchanged
- Custom or personalized orders
I accept returns I do not accept returns
I accept exchanges I do not accept exchanges
I accept cancellations I do not accept cancellations
Because of the nature of these items, unless they arrive damaged or defective, I can't accept returns for:
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Frequently asked questions
Custom and personalized orders
You can absolutely mail a book to me to convert into a Journal or Sketchbook! Contact me for details.
Wholesale availability
Yes, I do bulk or wholesale orders for shops. I also do consignment sometimes. Contact me for details.
How long does it take to make a journal?
Anywhere from 10 minutes to 2 weeks!
Why “rogue” ?
Im sorry to say there is a lot of snobbery in the bookbinding and art universe, and I’m not interested. I’ve had - and will have - some great teachers, but I’m doing my own thing.