Hello there!
Hello there!
Hello there!
My name's Kim Siew. I'm an artist and educator living in Sydney, Australia.
I tell stories through mural art and illustration, full of quirky, playful characters that bring a little smile to your day.
Alongside my mural and illustration work, I teach workshops in story building.
Participants are guided through the creation of their own stories using techniques such as zine making, puppet making and book binding.
Take a look at the classes I teach here.
Oh, I'm also a lover of stationary and craft.
You can find and purchase my paper puppets, stationary, zines and other fun merchandise online at my
Etsy shop Akisiew.
My name's Kim Siew. I'm an artist and educator living in Sydney, Australia.
I tell stories through mural art and illustration, full of quirky, playful characters that bring a little smile to your day.
Alongside my mural and illustration work, I teach workshops in story building.
Participants are guided through the creation of their own stories using techniques such as zine making, puppet making and book binding.
Take a look at the classes I teach here.
Oh, I'm also a lover of stationary and craft.
You can find and purchase my paper puppets, stationary, zines and other fun merchandise online at my
Etsy shop Akisiew.
My name's Kim Siew. I'm an artist and educator living in Sydney, Australia.
I tell stories through mural art and illustration, full of quirky, playful characters that bring a little smile to your day.
Alongside my mural and illustration work, I teach workshops in story building.
Participants are guided through the creation of their own stories using techniques such as zine making, puppet making and book binding.
Take a look at the classes I teach here.
Oh, I'm also a lover of stationary and craft.
You can find and purchase my paper puppets, stationary, zines and other fun merchandise online at my
Etsy shop Akisiew.
concertina booklet
Adult Classes
A simple but incredibly versatile book - a concertina (or accordian) fold is a great introduction
for those new to book binding.
In this class you will learn how to create book binding tools with everyday household objects, how to create and fold the pages for a concertina book using rice paper to bind, and how to create a hard cover for your book.
saddle stitch
Adult Classes
One of the most common book binding stitches, this workshop is ideal for book binding beginners, or those wanting to refresh prior skills.
In addition to learning saddle stitch, you will also learn some
book binding essentials,
be introduced to the tools of the craft, plus gain skills on how to
re-purpose scrap papers and magazines into a beautiful hand stitched notebook.
jAPANESE STAB BIND
Adult Classes
The 4 hole Japanese Stab Bind is a decorative stitch with many variations. An ideal class for anyone wanting to learn book binding skills, whether you are
new to book binding or have some prior experience.
In addition to learning stab bind, you will also learn how to create book binding tools with everyday household objects, plus gain skills on how to re-purpose scrap papers and magazines into a beautiful hand stitched notebook.
kids book binding
Kids Classes (Ages 6 - Teen)
For lovers of craft and stationery.
Learn how to make your
own blank notebook!
Make an accordion book
with a fabric cover
OR
Make a softcover notebook
using a book binding stitch
Classes can be adapted to
suit different ages.
