NDLPT Cartonnage Courses & Workshops
With a NDLPT Frame© for your canvas
Discover the Joy of Traditional NDLPT Cartonnage
Unlock the timeless art of cartonnage with the NDLPT Cartonnage Courses & Workshops — a complete hands-on and learning experience designed for NDLPT creatives of all levels. Whether you’re brand-new to cartonnage or eager to advance your skills, our flexible learning options make it easy to grow at your own pace.
With the On-Demand Course enjoy instant, unlimited access to step-by-step video lessons, detailed instructions, and clear demonstrations. Learn whenever and wherever inspiration strikes.
With the Workshop step into my atelier in the Netherlands for a hands-on NDLPT cartonnage workshop where we craft a box with a NDLPT frame© together, step by step.
What You’ll Create
Inside these courses & workshop, you’ll learn how to craft a beautiful NDLPT cartonnage design designed specially for your NDLPT canvas. Each technique is broken down into approachable steps, helping you build confidence while mastering skills you can use again and again across future NDLPT cartonnage projects.
Enjoy crafting!
On-Demand NDLPT Cartonnage Course
Box with Fitted Lid
The box you’ll craft in this on-demand NDLPT Cartonnage Course is for a 3x6” canvas, but with the calculator you can adjust the box size to any canvas size. The course includes exclusive access to the online learning hub, featuring:
Step-by-step video tutorials — Learn every technique at your own pace, guided by clear, detailed demonstrations.
Follow-along instruction book — A beautifully designed book to support your creative process, from start to finish.
Essential cartonnage supplies — To start crafting immediately.
Materials calculator — Easily design and size your own boxes for future projects.
Whether you’re discovering cartonnage for the first time or refining your skills, this course offers a rich, rewarding creative journey — from your first cut to your finished masterpiece.
The Cartonnage Supplies Kit contains: cut-to-size greyboard & khaki book cloth, printed instruction book, PVA glue, metal ruler, teflon folder, corner cutter, flat & foam brush, finishing kit for your canvas. Add yourself: cutting mat, snap-off knife, masking & double-sided tape, a pair of scissors, pencil & clean cloth.
Together with Emily from The Finishing School Blog, I designed this NDLPT Cartonnage Card to make sure your crafted box and stitched canvas are remembered and valued for years to come. You’ll receive a card with the course!
The course price is $395 (incl. VAT & shipping), which includes everything listed above, lifetime access, as well as shipping for the cartonnage supplies.
Expected shipping within two weeks (three shipping days from NL to the US). Please note that Customs tariffs might be added at your end! The course comes without a NDLPT canvas
NDLPT Cartonnage Consultancy Session
Join the NDLPT Cartonnage Consultancy Session — a personalized feedback and design coaching experience created to help you refine your craft. Bring your completed NDLPT box for expert guidance, detailed feedback, and practical tips to enhance your technique. Together, we’ll explore ways to perfect your finishing touches, strengthen your construction skills, and plan creative ideas for future cartonnage designs. A session is 40 minutes on Zoom. You can add as many sessions to your course as you’d like. We’ll schedule the session(s) after you’ve completed the course
NDLPT Cartonnage Workshops
Craft Together. Learn the Skills. Take It Home
Step into my atelier in the Netherlands for a hands-on NDLPT cartonnage workshop where we craft a box with a NDLPT frame© together, step by step.
Over the past months, I’ve had several stitchers ask if they could visit my atelier while traveling through Europe. This workshop is my way of welcoming you in—not just to visit, but to truly make something together. This 4-hour workshop is all about learning by doing: we work simultaneously, so you can follow the full process from start to finish while creating your own beautifully made box.
Whether you’re new to box making or already have some experience, this workshop gives you practical knowledge, confidence, and inspiration to continue crafting on your own.
What You’ll Do
Craft a complete box alongside me, in real time (in 4 hours)
Learn essential techniques for measuring, cutting, assembling, and finishing
Understand material choices and construction methods
Discover how small details make a big difference in quality and durability
Tips & Tricks You Can Use at Home
Throughout the workshop, I share practical tips and professional tricks that you can easily apply when crafting boxes yourself. You’ll learn how to avoid common mistakes, work more precisely, and adapt the techniques to your own tools and materials.
For Whom
Makers, designers, and creatives
Beginners who want a strong foundation
Experienced crafters looking to refine their technique
Anyone who enjoys working with their hands in a focused, inspiring environment
The Atelier Experience
The workshop takes place in my atelier in The Hague, the Netherlands—a calm, creative space where craftsmanship, attention, and making together are central. You’ll work at your own pace, with guidance and room to ask questions.
What You Take Home
Your handmade box with a NDLPT frame©
Practical skills you can reuse again and again
A deeper understanding of box construction and how to craft the NDLPT Frame©
Inspiration & tools to continue crafting independently
Join the NDLPT cartonnage workshop and experience the joy of making—together.
The NDLPT cartonnage workshop is priced at $895 per creative. You’re welcome to join on your own or bring a friend. The atelier accommodates a maximum of 4-6 creatives, ensuring a personal, hands-on experience. If you’d like to join with a larger group, please let me know and I’ll see how we can make it work.
While you’re in the Netherlands, you can turn your visit into a complete creative getaway. Enjoy time at the beach, explore world-class art at the Mauritshuis, wander through Amsterdam, visit historic Delft, and discover many other inspiring places nearby.
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Kind Words from NDLPT Cartonnage Creatives
NDLPT Cartonnage Tips
Gluing, cutting, lining, finishing, workspace
Whether you're just starting out in cartonnage or refining your technique, a few smart tips can make all the difference. From clean greyboard cuts to smooth book cloth finishes, mastering the basics ensures your projects look polished and hold up over time. I’m sharing some tried-and-true tips for gluing, cutting, lining, finishing & setting up your workspace—perfect for crafting boxes, and other cartonnage pieces. Let’s dive into the little details that make handmade shine.
The box is beautiful in combination with
Blue Bows in Lattice by Lycette Designs
Geo Tile by Love MHB Studio
Squiggle Wave Pool by Good Point Needlepoint
Meet Sabrine
I started HOUSE OF NDLPT CARTONNAGE in 2003, driven by a desire to create, though it took me a while to discover the right path. My journey began when I attended a box-making workshop, learning the art of French Cartonnage.
I’m the creator behind the NDLPTframe© for a needlepoint canvas, and love to create finishing items for your NDLPT creations.
If you’re passionate about the art of French Cartonnage in combination with needlepoint, you’re in the right place!
‘Class was fantastic. Instructor excellent. Well run, materials and instructions were the best I have experienced in a course.’ Janet L.
FAQs
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No. You can work through this course at a pace that suits you. You have complete control over how you work through the course. And with lifetime access you'll be able to revisit any of the videos.
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When it comes to French Cartonnage, using the right materials and tools is essential for achieving both speed and precision in your crafting. Essential materials include greyboard, fabric (linen, velvet, or paper), glue, and decorative elements like ribbons. To craft efficiently and effectively, having the right tools—such as a sharp craft knife, ruler, teflon folder, and corner cutters—can help streamline the process and enhance the quality of your work. With the proper setup, you can create professional-looking, functional designs with ease, whether you're working on custom commissions or personal projects. You can find cartonnage tips here on my website.
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This is a self-paced, self guided course and is designed to be worked through independently at a rate that works for you. If you have a question, please let me know. If you'd like more insights into your progress or feedback on your work, I offer a NDLPT Cartonnage Consultancy Session. You can add one or more sessions to your course.
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No. Thanks for asking. Your enrolment fee covers one user. If you're interested in pricing for multiple logins or exploring an affiliate program for your customers, I'd love to discuss it with you.
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No, refunds are not available, as online courses are inherently non-returnable. Thanks for asking! If you have any questions about the course before signing up, feel free to email me—I’d be happy to help.
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Thank you for asking! If you’re a NDLPT shop and interested in offering this on-demand NDLPT Cartonnage Course or other cartonnage items to your customers, please send me an email for more information, houseofcartonnage@outlook.com.
