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've been on Etsy since 2009! Everything in my shop is designed, drawn, hand-printed or made by me, currently in a sweet 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’m happy to work out payments on an individual basis, so don't hesitate to ask about Layaway.
I take a limited amount of custom orders; bookbinding takes a lot of time, so if you need something in a hurry, this is not the shop for you!
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've been on Etsy since 2009! Everything in my shop is designed, drawn, hand-printed or made by me, currently in a sweet 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’m happy to work out payments on an individual basis, so don't hesitate to ask about Layaway.
I take a limited amount of custom orders; bookbinding takes a lot of time, so if you need something in a hurry, this is not the shop for you!
Thanks for shopping small!
Stay healthy.
Peace, Brenna Jael
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Janet on Mar 2, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI love this bracelet!!! It came within 2 days. I have been looking at it on this site for a couple of weeks and then just"went for it". I am very happy with the quality and the lovely antique buttons.
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Janet on Mar 2, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis scrap bag is filled with "stuff" for my journal. The package arrived very quickly
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Rachael on Feb 22, 2021
5 out of 5 starsMy favorite complimentary colors. I love that this particular journal was bound with such a variety of quality paper - and plenty of it too! Thank you for the additional cards!
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Pamela on Feb 19, 2021
5 out of 5 starsWonderful little book. Beautifully packaged. Shipping was so fast.
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Brandon on Feb 16, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI must sing Jenna of Slow Art Studio's praises! This green leather Tokyo journal is absolutely divine. I love everything about it, from the colors to the design to the enclosure and definitely the paper! I've been on the search for a fine green leather journal for my travels and I'm thrilled to have found this one! Thank you for a beautiful packaging job and the cards that came with it! I'll be returning to shop at Slow Art Studio for sure. Best, ~B
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faerie57 on Feb 13, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAnother fantastic journal! The papers make it feel like and antique book! This is for my daughter who is turning 40 and she has a list of things she wants to do, one of them is to create 40 sketches. So when I was shopping at Slow Art Studio this one just called out her name.
I am more than pleased to have discovered this Artist.
She was very friendly and my package came so quick and really nicely packaged with some nice little gifts.
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faerie57 on Feb 13, 2021
5 out of 5 starsI Love this little journal. I can put it in my bag and take it with me. It has been made with the same beautiful papers and leather as the bigger journals. I can't wait to fill it up with tiny sketches.
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faerie57 on Feb 13, 2021
5 out of 5 starsThis handmade art journal is so Beautiful! The size, the purple leather and the poppy paper, the blank paper all work together to create a Stunning art journal!
This Artist has a wonderful eye and skills for making journals that will be a pleasure to create in and to cherish! -
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Seraphima on Feb 11, 2021
5 out of 5 starsHello !
The lovely cards arrived in excellent time and condition. They are a real find ! I couldn't be happier with my purchase. Great service from a great seller.
Thank you very much and all the best. -
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sarahsolie on Jan 21, 2021
5 out of 5 starsAs beautiful as the other portfolios I bought. I love the blue. Fast delivery, I will be back for more.
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
Shipping
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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.