The People’s Press is a literary studio for readers, writers, and paper lovers. It's a space devoted to the slow pleasures of books, handmade objects, and thoughtful conversation.
Founded by Clementine Bird, The People’s Press began as a Substack exploring literature, myth, women’s lives, art, history and the uncanny. It now extends into intimate creative workshops, bookbinding classes and reading gatherings designed for people who want to practice paying deeper attention.
These workshops invite beginners to step into the world of paper craft and literary ritual: folding pages, stitching books, keeping commonplace journals, reading beautiful texts, and gathering around ideas that linger. No experience is needed; the emphasis is on warmth, curiosity and the pleasure of making something by hand.
Whether you come to bind your first handmade book, begin a commonplace book, join a reading club, or spend an afternoon in good company with paper, words and tea, The People’s Press is a place for thoughtful creativity.