France · Art & Craft

Bookbinding experience in the Vieux Port

3 Hours Round trip from Marseille Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Create your own handmade A5 notebook using a Japanese binding technique
02 Choose the handmade paper, yarn colour, and finishing details
03 Learn the basic principles of binding, materials, and tool functionality
04 Enjoy a hands-on DIY workshop guided throughout the experience
05 Take part in a creative activity in Marseille’s Vieux Port area
06 Option to walk around the Cours Julien creators' district after the workshop
07 Suitable for children used to handling scissors when accompanied by an adult

Discover the art of handmade bookbinding during this creative workshop in Marseille’s Vieux Port area. Guided through the basic principles of binding, materials, and tool functionality, you’ll create your own A5 notebook using a Japanese technique and personalise it by choosing the handmade paper, yarn colour, and finishing details.

This hands-on experience is ideal for travellers looking to make something meaningful while exploring Marseille’s artistic side. At the end of the workshop, you may also enjoy a walk around the Cours Julien creators' district. Suitable for children who are used to handling scissors and accompanied by an adult.

Discover the art of handmade bookbinding during this creative workshop in Marseille’s Vieux Port area.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Marseille

Languages English, French

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Workshop of binding

You are invited to visit the Meraki workshop where the experience will take place. Before we begin we will talk about the basic principles of binding, materials and tool functionality. Then you would be invited to choose the handmade paper for the cover of your notebook, as well as the color of the yarn and other details. You will be accompanied throughout your DIY experience to result in a beautiful Japanese technical notebook made by yourself. At the end of the workshop we will be able to walk around the Cours Julien creators' district. The workshop is suitable for children who are used to handling scissors and must be accompanied by an adult.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Marseille 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Tools and materials

Know before you go

STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
INFANTS MUST SIT ON LAPS
Not wheelchair accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infant seats unavailable
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