learn how to craft a box, folio & portfolio

For packing, presenting & preserving in the most elegant way

THE ONLINE COURSES


The instruction book with pictures of all the steps and the instruction videos on YouTube,

will help you to learn how to craft the design in just a few steps.

You can work through the courses at a pace that suits you.

 

The courses include:

- an instruction book with pictures and instructions of all the steps (English, pdf)

- instruction videos

 - support & feedback via email 

Course box making and French cartonnage

materials & tools to add to your course

Prices exclude VAT (EU) & shipping costs

 


starter kit

€ 25 | $ 27 | £ 22

Cut-to-size greyboard with linen

(ivory or flax), ribbon, book screws or magnets depending on the course

my 4 favorite tools

€ 55 | $ 60 | £ 48

Course box making and French cartonnage

A bag filled with a corner cutter, teflon folder, greyboard spacer and a rubber to remove dried glue on linen

bag with tools

€ 115 | $ 125 | £ 100

Course box making and French cartonnage

A bag filled with glue, roller & tray, brush, 3 metal rulers, corner cutter, teflon folder, snap-off knife, rubber,

greyboard spacer, cloth and tapes


your investment


The very nature of online courses mean that they are inherently, non returnable and as such, no refunds will be given

Prices exclude VAT (EU) & shipping costs

 

If you are here via Written Word Calligraphy, Heather O'Brien Design or The Stationery Academy,

 please send an email to studio@thecartonnerie.com

  

 

box with fitted lid

€ 195 | $ 212 | £ 170

 

In this course you will learn how to make a box with fitted lid. This box design has a lid that fits perfectly in the tray and can be wrapped with a ribbon to close

 

The course includes:

instruction book (English, pdf)

instruction videos

support & feedback via email

 


box with HINGED lid

€ 195 | $ 212 | £ 170

 

In this course you will learn how to make a box with hinged lid. This box design has a tray with a lid and spine that is attached to the tray

 

The course includes:

instruction book (English, pdf)

instruction videos

support & feedback via email

 


box with MAGNETIC CLOSURE

€ 195 | $ 212 | £ 170

 

In this course you will learn how to make a box with magnetic closure. This box design has a tray and lid that is closed with two small magnets

 

The course includes:

instruction book (English, pdf)

instruction videos

support & feedback via email

 


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FOLDER

€ 195 | $ 212 | £ 170

 

In this course you will learn how to make a folder. A folder is with a harmonica hinge between hard covers. The folder is closed with a ribbon

 

The course includes:

instruction book (English, pdf)

instruction videos

support & feedback via email 


folio

€ 195 | $ 212 | £ 170

 

In this course you will learn how to make a folio. A folio is a hard covered portfolio with interior pockets

 

The course includes:

instruction book (English, pdf)

instruction videos

support & feedback via email

 


portfolio

€ 195 | $ 212 | £ 170

 

In this course you will learn how to make a portfolio.

A portfolio is constructed with pages bound between hard covers. In the course you learn how to bind the portfolio with screws or a ribbon binding

 

The course includes:

instruction book (English, pdf)

instruction videos

support & feedback via email

 


in-person course


It's time to get together and be inspired!

A wonderful opportunity to immerse yourself in French cartonnage,

supercharge your creativity and deepen your craft knowledge,

in my studio in The Hague, the Netherlands.

kind words


Sabrine's courses are amazing! They are very easy to follow, along with the instruction videos and handouts. It might take some more time if you decide to create a hinged box in a different size than the course (like I did right from the start, as I wanted to challenge myself a bit having some experience in bookbinding), but she gives all information you need to know to create beautiful packaging. I truly love this craft and am inspired to keep creating more!

NAOMI BONG A JAN, PEN TO PAPER

 

The journey in learning these new skills has been absolutely wonderful and I highly recommend it. The video and picture pdf guide were a perfect bundle to guide a course taker through the entire project. They were clear, concise and easy to understand. The final products look beautiful! Being able to give a touch of elegance|luxury, and overall elevate my simple wedding stationery and pictures made a remarkable difference. 

SHRAVANI KHER, MARIGOLD & DAHLIA


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