Leaves of Life by Annabelle Reynolds-Mannix
Bind Your Story
A Personalized Notebook-Making Workshop
Create, personalize and bind your own notebook in this relaxed, beginner-friendly bookbinding workshop.
Friday, November 13th, 2026
6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
LOCAL Shop & Tasting Bar, Bay Gardens, Antigua
EC$140 / US$60
All materials included & A complimentary drink
Only 10 spaces available.
Bind Your Story is a hands-on creative workshop where you’ll make your own personalized notebook using a simplified perfect-binding technique.
Choose to create your own cover or select from a collection of original nature-inspired designs, then learn how to assemble and bind your notebook step by step.
No bookbinding or artistic experience is needed.
Adults & Teens 13+ are welcome.
You’ll leave with a finished notebook handmade by you.
Ready to Bind Your Story?
What's Included
Your EC$140/U$60 workshop fee includes:
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All paper and bookbinding materials
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Cover materials and printed design options
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Paint and basic decorating supplies
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Step-by-step instruction
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One completed personalized notebook to take home
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Complimentary Drink (Alcohol/Non-Alcoholic)
Just bring yourself and your creativity!
Reserve Your Spot
Please note: Your space is confirmed only after payment has been completed. Workshop capacity is limited to 10 participants.
The Space
Bind Your Story will be hosted at LOCAL Shop & Tasting Bar at Bay Gardens, a relaxed creative space showcasing locally and Caribbean-made artisan products alongside an art gallery featuring work by established and emerging artists.
Our small workshop group will have a dedicated area to create, while LOCAL remains open for the evening. Settle in, enjoy your included beverage, and spend two hours making something entirely your own.
Frequently Asked Questions
Not at all. Bind Your Story is designed specifically for beginners, so you do not need any previous experience with bookbinding, painting or craft-making. I’ll guide you through the process step by step, from preparing your pages to binding and finishing your notebook.
No. All of the materials and basic tools you’ll need to create your notebook will be provided, including paper, binding materials, cover options and decorating supplies. One complimentary beverage is also included. You’re welcome to bring your own apron or wear something you don’t mind getting a little paint on, but it isn’t required.
Yes. You’ll have two options. You can paint and decorate your own cover during the workshop, or you can choose from a curated selection of printed cover designs created from my original artwork. If you’re not sure which option you want, you can decide when you arrive.
Each participant will leave with one completed, personalized hand-bound notebook that you’ve helped assemble yourself. You’ll also leave with a basic understanding of the perfect-binding process and how the different parts of a notebook come together.
The workshop will take place at LOCAL Shop & Tasting Bar at Bay Gardens, Island House, Hodges Bay. The workshop group will have a dedicated creative area within the venue while the shop remains open during the evening.
The workshop is open to teens and adults ages 13 and over. It’s a good fit for anyone who enjoys stationery, art, journaling, crafts or simply wants to try something new in a relaxed setting.
Absolutely. The workshop is open to both residents and visitors. Registration can be completed online, and international participants can pay via PayPal, making it easy to secure your place before arriving in Antigua.
There are only 10 spaces available. The group is intentionally kept small so that everyone has enough room to work and can receive individual guidance during the workshop.
Your place is confirmed once full payment has been received. Because capacity is limited, submitting the registration form alone does not reserve a seat until payment is completed.
Please review the cancellation policy before registering. Refunds are available for cancellations made within the stated cancellation window, and registrations may also be transferred to another person if you’re unable to attend.
Meet Your Workshop Host
Hi! I’m Annabelle, and when I'm not doing my day job, I'm an Antigua-based designer and artist. My creative work combines graphic design, nature-inspired artwork and functional handmade pieces.
Through Bind Your Story, I’m excited to share the process of turning simple paper and artwork into something personal that you can actually use.
If you have any questions, feel free to contact me at ancreydesigns@gmail.com or +1 268 728 5314
