Workshops

Rachel is good at explaining why, and not just how, to do something.

Rachel is friendly, knowledgeable, and encouraging. I really enjoyed this class.

I can't say enough good things about Rachel Payne. She was knowledgeable and extremely approachable with questions and hands on help. She was a great teacher and I would highly recommend her.

I've taken a few classes from Rachel and really appreciate her knowledge and explanations on the 'why' of things, and also her organization and prep work she does for the class to ensure we learners get as most out of the time as possible.

Rachel was a great teacher. She was knowledgeable and presented things in a friendly, open manner that encouraged questions and made learning fun.

I appreciated Rachel's detailed handouts with helpful images, resources and information about cultural appropriation vs. appreciation of Asian cultures/book arts practices published by CCBA. I appreciated greatly the effort she took to also include Japanese, Chinese and Korean words for the different stab binding styles.

Really liked the way the teacher taught and made me feel like it wasn't a very hard thing to do, and then I also liked that the classroom was separate from the operating room, which gave us a place to share and interact.

Rachel is an outstanding instructor who consistently delivers engaging and well-prepared workshops. Her thoughtful planning is evident in every detail--from the informative handouts to the variety of project examples tailored to the workshop topic. She goes above and beyond by sharing her books, favorite resources, and even her personal tools and supplies, creating an enriching and hands-on learning experience for all participants.

New List ItemI’ve taken many classes from Rachel, and every time I leave feeling more confident in my skills. Her teaching style is one of the biggest strengths—she’s organized, encouraging, and makes sure everyone stays on track while still enjoying the process.

I loved leaving with a finished portfolio and the know-how to make more on my own. It feels great to walk away with both new skills and something tangible. The hands-on practice was especially valuable, and I feel ready to adapt what we learned to future projects.

I so enjoyed your workshop - thank you!! A totally new topic for me & I hope you teach more in the future.