SlowArtStudio
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Truly unique and fabulous hand-made journals, sketchbooks, botanical prints and original art!
Mostly based on an old European binding style, these blank journals and sketchbooks are made with gorgeous fine-art papers, Italian leathers, hand-marbled/decorative/hand-printed papers and discarded vintage books.
Pages are hand-sewn on bands with pure linen thread.
Slow Art Studio started in a school-bus-house on Lopez Island in 1999. I draw, paint, carve stone, wood and bone with hand tools, sculpt and work in fiber arts, as well as making books. I am also a huge gardening, native plant and geology nerd and wildland explorer.
A Layaway payment arrangement is available on items that have been in the shop for at least 30 days.
Come visit the bindery if you are in the San Juan Archipelago!
Thanks for shopping small,
Brenna Jael
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Reviews
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Kathleen on Aug 6, 2023
5 out of 5 starsHave purchased a few other items from Brenna. They are so well-made, so creative, always exactly what I’m looking for and beautiful to have.
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A on Jul 8, 2023
5 out of 5 starsLove this journal. I've bought a few and really wish this one was made in a larger size, too. One of my favorite Etsy shops.
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Della on Jun 5, 2023
5 out of 5 starsJumbo Size and quality paper. It's beautifully made. I love the oak tree printed cover and Arches watercolor paper. I do not regret my purchase!
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Della on Jun 5, 2023
5 out of 5 starsLovely! Item is exactly as described beautiful art papers. I have multiple journals from Brenna. I love them all!
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anitamires on May 31, 2023
5 out of 5 starsAbsolutely beautiful journal. I have purchased journals from Bre many times and will keep coming back.
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Rachael on May 21, 2023
5 out of 5 starsI'm thrilled to finally have one of SlowArtStudio's secret book boxes on my desk! Beautiful cover with a beautiful selection of papers in the interior to compliment it. Highly recommend for the artist looking for something unique to store art supplies.
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sjl1999 on May 8, 2023
5 out of 5 starsStunning! Such a special book, well made and just beautiful.
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Kim on May 6, 2023
5 out of 5 starsThese are perfect for the coming summer solstice next month. These came quite quickly in the mail, beautifully presented, and top quality materials. I will do business with this shop again.
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Kim on May 6, 2023
5 out of 5 starsGreat design! Well-made cards. Fast shipping. I will come back to this shop again.
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About SlowArtStudio
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Hand paper making -
The view from my tiny artist's garret in La Conner, WA, across the Skagit Valley -
My main work table...You don’t need anything fancy to make books! -
A stack of atlases for pressing, a wooden screw-press, two textblocks and some other stuff for binding. -
Some of the printing blocks I made for my original, hand-printed decorative papers
Sketchbooks & Journals for artists, writers, and low-tech creativity...anyplace, anytime, no recharging necessary!
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
Customs and import taxes
Payment options
Returns & exchanges
Cancellations
Cancellations: accepted
Request a cancellation: before item has shipped
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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.