Book Fiesta 2026 with Liz Constable

Ticket sales begin on October 27, 2025 at 8pm ET. There are two two-day sessions (June 9-10 & June 11-12).

[Ticket sales are one per person/transaction. Participants may attend one session only. Anyone purchasing tickets for multiple sessions, or otherwise "gaming the system," may have their tickets canceled/refunded, minus transaction fees. While we make every effort to ensure ticketing is fair, we cannot take responsibility for internet glitches, billing issues, or other challenges.]

Join Liz for two inspiring days of creative play, experimentation, and bookmaking magic!

We’ll begin by creating master sheets — beautifully layered, mixed-media papers built from unexpected treasures such as maps, junk mail, shipping charts, and magazine pages. With gesso, acrylic paint, rubber stamps, and your favourite mark-making tools, we’ll transform these humble materials into vibrant, textured works of art. Expect to get a little messy and have a lot of fun as you discover new ways to add depth, pattern, and personality to your pages.

Once our master sheets are complete, we’ll move on to crafting a set of three soft-covered journals. Liz, known for her love of collections, will guide you through assembling your own delightful trio of scrumptious handmade journals — each one unique, expressive, and ready to fill with future ideas, sketches, or stories.

Throughout the workshop, Liz will share her tips, tricks, and extensive knowledge of bookmaking, ensuring that both beginners and seasoned artists leave feeling inspired and confident.

Come along for two days of creativity, camaraderie, and colorful exploration — and go home with your own beautiful collection of handmade journals!

These intimate sessions are limited to 12 participants each.

Logistics

• Session 1: June 9-10, 2026

• Session 2: June 11-12, 2026

Each session will follow this basic schedule:

Travel/Accommodations:

Indigo Whimsy is about mid-way between Boston Logan Airport and New Hampshire's Manchester Airport. It's roughly 30-45 minutes in low traffic.

You can take a tax/Uber to your hotel or take the T to North Station and take the commuter rail to Lowell. That will be a less expensive, but longer trip.

We will have more extensive information and hotel options on our Travel/Accommodations page. We are currently negotiating a discounted rate with a local hotel.

Materials:

Most of the basic required materials are included.

Attendees will need to bring basic bookbinding tools, some consumables (cardstock, fun papers, paint, etc.), stamps, and mark-making tools. A full list will be provided.

This class is open to participants ages 18+. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST HAVE A WAIVER ON FILE. We will have hard copies available on site. Please also refer to our parking and accessibility information.

About Liz:

Liz Constable from Book Art Studios, blends her love of storytelling with her passion for bookmaking to bring handmade books into the world which are cherished by collectors of her work. Liz is a self taught book artist and author of 5 published books, her most recent Dyed & Gone to Heaven reflects her love of experimenting with dye and paper to see "what happens if”.

A natural born teacher, Liz makes learning fun and loves to take her students on creative adventures, inviting them to explore creative paths with her, simply to see where they lead.

About Indigo Whimsy:

Indigo Whimsy is a creative workshop space in Tewksbury, MA, dedicated to nurturing artistic exploration and building community. We offer a variety of workshops that bring artists and makers of all levels together to connect, learn, and create together in a welcoming and supportive environment. With an emphasis on process over product, Indigo Whimsy invites you to leave your inner perfectionist at home and "embrace the journey."