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May 17th-May 22nd, 2026
Artisans Tinkerbox Workshop
with Sharon Payne Bolton
Come join Sharon in her studio in Ketchum, Idaho for 5 days of inspiration and creativity. This unique and rare opportunity to gather and connect with each other will be an experience like no other.
In this 5-day immersion workshop, Sharon will have EVERYTHING you need to create your Tinkerbox and your handmade books! There is no supply list and no tools to bring. Sharon will open her trunks of supplies and treasures for the week for you to create.
The outside of your Tinkerbox can be finished with paint, stencils, canvas, lace, velvet, and/or whatever else we dig up in the studio. Together, we will be installing hardware, including hinges, latches, handles and inside drawer pulls. We will finish the inside of your Tinkerbox with either paint, vintage newspaper, or maybe vintage wall paper? We will have the option of using molds to create your own custom emblem on the front of your Tinkerbox.
Emblem made with resin
The creating only starts with your Tinkerbox. We will also be creating various books using a couple of different bookbinding techniques, including the World Famous Coptic Stitch to create Petite Books.
5-Day Immersion
Studio Retreat
Sharon Payne Bolton
1. Welcome Wine Tasting Reception on
Sunday, May 17th,
Hosted by Commodore Bolton
2. 5 days in-studio immersion with Sharon creating your Tinkerbox and at least 2 hand made books with Sharon. (Monday through Friday)
3. A side excursion or two.❤️
4. Coffee and light snacks each morning
of the retreat in the studio.
5. Lunch each day of the retreat.
6. Showcase in studio on Friday evening, May 22nd.
*retreat does not include airfare, lodging, dinners or rental car
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Sharon will pull supplies from her trunks and cases for you to use as your own to create your masterpieces. The Tinkerbox has endless uses; including as a tool box, sewing box, beading box, soldering supplies box, memory box, paint box, and many more uses.
Sharon Payne Bolton Studio and supplies
Seating is limited.
All experience levels are welcome.
Tuition is exchangeable, transferable, and non-refundable.
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