Bookneck Winter Parlour Series: The Lost Art of the Commonplace Book

Next date: Thursday, 09 July 2026 | 06:30 PM to 08:30 PM

Bookneck Winter Parlour Series promotional graphic featuring vintage literary illustrations on a cream background. A teacup and candle sit beside a sealed letter on the left, while a stack of classic Jane Austen novels topped with an inkwell and quill app

Before Pinterest, bookmarks and screenshots, people kept commonplace books. Join Bookneck for an intimate winter gathering exploring this lost art through history, conversation and creativity. Includes materials, tea and conversation. No artistic experience required.

Suitable for beginners - no artistic or creative experience required.
All materials provided.
Includes tea and conversation.
Participants will begin creating their own commonplace book to take home and continue.
Limited to 12 guests to allow for a relaxed and intimate atmosphere.
Presented by Bookneck, Mornington Peninsula's tiny travelling second-hand bookshop.