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Today’s Studio Sunday is a throwback to a couple of weeks ago when I took a wonderful paper marbling class over at Paperhouse Studio with the talented Liam Blackburn. 
Last week I promised to continue with the series of posts about the Bradel Binding I was working on (last week was sewn headbands). I’m so thrilled to be able to use paper I marbled myself as the covers. 
This is what the vat looks like just before dipping the paper in. The washed-out design (with terrible ceiling reflections) is actually the paint sitting on top of the fluid. We had about 5 minutes to perfect our designs before the paint started falling into the vat, making it impossible to pick up on the paper. While this wasn’t my favourite design, I did learn a lot from each technique and can’t wait to try it again!
It’s that time of year, when your local makers and artisans come out to celebrate the warmer season with our finely made goods! This year we’ll be at Campbell House museum, both indoors and outdoors like last year. You will find art, crafts and fine food items!
Bonus: First 50 visitors get a free swag bag!
When: Saturday June 17, 11am – 6pm
Where: Campbell House Museum, the corner of Queen St. West & University Avenue (Osgoode subway station)
For more information about the show, please visit the facebook event page here.
June’s Bookbinding Classes are open for registration! Whether you’re a beginner or looking to brush up your skills, you’re most welcome to sign up! See below for details.
Hardcover Arrow Stitch Bookbinding
After a brief introduction to bookbinding and the tools of the trade, students will learn how to make their own hard cover book from scratch, using Paperhouse’s gorgeous handmade papers and the Arrow Stitch bookbinding technique.
Students will learn the skill of wrapping boards properly for book covers, and the secrets to stitching the Arrow Stitch.
When: Monday June 19, 2017 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Where: Paperhouse Studio, 180 Shaw Street, Toronto
For more information & to register, please go here.
Painted Longstitch Linkstitch Bookbinding
Join us for a day of creative book making! Students will be introduced to the basics of decorating cover paper with acrylic paint and a variety of tools. Followed by a quick introduction to bookbinding and the tools of the trade, students will then learn the Longstitch/Linkstitch bookbinding technique and incorporate the decorated papers.
When: Saturday June 10, 2017 10am – 3pm
Where: Paperhouse Studio, 180 Shaw Street, Toronto
For more information & to register, please go here.
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