Panther Peak Bindery is beautifully situated on five acres on the outskirts of Tucson, near Saguaro National Park.

We offer courses for beginners and advanced binders, and everyone in between.  As the bookbinding instructor at the North Bennet Street School for nine years, I taught all major aspects of bookbinding and conservation. 

The courses at Panther Peak Bindery draw upon that experience as well as my many years as a private binder and conservator.  Visiting instructors are all full-time professional binders or conservators who excel in the work they teach at Panther Peak, and are excellent instructors.

Private tutorials are also available on any aspect of binding and conservation.

We have a fully equipped, air conditioned bindery with plenty of space.  The studio is over 400 square feet and the adjoining bindery has over 300. 

In the studio we have 3 Kutrimmers, five presses, a job backer and a combination press.

Cancellation policy:  If we cancel the course you will be notified at least five days before the course and receive a full refund.

If you cancel your registration you will receive the tuition minus 40 dollars if you cancel 14 days before the course start.  No cancellations after 14 days prior to the start of the course, unless another student is able to fill the spot, then a refund will be sent minus the 40 dollars.

Full tuition required to hold your spot in the course.  An email will temporarily hold your spot until your payment arrives.  We accept workshop payments via Paypal or check.

Please note that at this time the nearest bathroom is in our house which is about 150 feet from the studio.

Since we are pretty remote you should plan on bringing your own lunch.  The nearest place to get food is a Subway, which is 4 miles away.  There are also several restaurants 12 miles away near I-10 and Cortaro Farms Road - about 15 minutes each way.

We have a fridge and microwave!