LET'S WORK TOGETHER.
The Bindery collaborates with individuals & organizations to help preserve a tangible art practice with a focus on empowerment through narrative forms.
We offer a full range of specialty print and bindery services: our in-house team is here to help produce your next creative project from start to finish.
Want to create something yourself? We also offer educational programming and a shared workspace for writers and makers: join as a member to work alongside us here in beautiful Bay View.

THE BINDERY IS A CREATIVE LABORATORY FOR BOOK, PRINT, AND LITERARY ART IN MILWAUKEE.



WE MAKE IT:
Our team of experts can assist with your exciting new project or help repair something old and beloved.

YOU MAKE IT:
Join as a member for access to our space and equipment. Make or write your next masterpiece alongside other creatives.

LEARN WITH US.
WORKSHOPS for all ages and abilities.
FACILITY TOURS for the public.
CUSTOM-BUILT CLASSES for students/educators.
PARTNERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES with local groups.
ONE-ON-ONE INSTRUCTION for individual artisans.
TEAM-BUILDING VISITS for institutions and orgs.
PRIVATE EVENTS for families, friends, and businesses.
RESOURCE LIBRARY of over 300 relevant books.
WE TRANSFORMED MILWAUKEE'S LAST REMAINING TRADITIONAL BOOK BINDERY FOR A NEW GENERATION OF CREATIVES.

ARTIST BOOKS
MICRO-PUBLISHING
BOOK RESTORATION
ARCHIVAL SOLUTIONS
DESIGN & LAYOUT
DIGITAL PRINT SHOP
ZINES & CHAPBOOKS
RISOGRAPHY PRESSWORK
LETTERPRESS PRINTING
METAL TYPE FOUNDRY
CUSTOM FOIL STAMPING
PRIVATE STUDIOS
COMMUNITY MAKERSPACE
PUBLIC WORKSHOPS
STUDENT PROGRAMS

REACH OUT
The Bindery
347 E. Ward Street
Milwaukee, WI 53207
414-482-3630
Open for members and by appointment:
Mon, Tues, Weds, Friday: 10am to 6pm
Thursday: 10am to 8pm
Saturday: 10am to 2pm
Sunday: closed
[No walk-in hours: please call first]