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Hamilton friends, great news! Studio 205 is now restocked with Sprouts Press handbound books, including two new items to the shop: Leather journals and Canadiana Journals, just in time for Father’s Day!
If you haven’t already checked out Studio 205 in Hamilton, you should. They’ve got great coffee and tea, and they sell handmade and vintage goods from makers and sellers across Canada! Doesn’t get any better than that!
For more information about Studio 205, go here.
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Looking for the perfect gift for Father’s Day? These books have been tested by a few Dads I know, with glowing reviews. Whether used as a boat log, fishing journal, sketchbook or brag book of the grandkids, these handbound books fit the bill functionally, aesthetically and ethically. Read on for details.
Starting from top left, going clockwise:
Watercolour Sketchbook*: Handmade bookcloth in Stone Grey, this sketchbook houses only 140 lb watercolour paper in landscape format. Perfect for the aspiring artist!
Indigo Starburst Journal*: This hand bound, hard cover book features handmade paper that I’ve hand dyed with Indigo, creating a unique cover pattern. Sewn with linen thread to create the stunning starburst pattern down the spine.
Ex Libris Bookplates, Set of 4*: For the book collector or serious reader, label your library with elegance! Hand carved and printed, this set of 4 Ex Libris Bookplates comes in grey and has ample space to write your name and even a date, if desired. Printed on self-adhesive paper.
Indigo Fancy Coptic Journal*: A sturdy little book for notes, musings or quick sketches. Covers are hand dyed washi paper in indigo blue, with matching linen thread stitched along the spine. Inside, find a mix of paper (blank, graph, kraft) to keep you on your toes!
Grey Tweed Dapper Journal*: Don’t be fooled by the title, this book is as much an album or brag book as it is a journal or sketchbook. Covers are grey tweed fabric, while pages are a mix of solid white and kraft. Linen thread is used to bind the book and create the starburst pattern along the spine.
Indigo and Silver Quick Notes Notebook*: A simple, hand bound notebook with hand painted covers. Fits perfectly in the breast pocket of a collared or polo shirt (pocket protector optional).
Black and White Hand Dyed Journal: A one of a kind journal (there are a few in this series, links in my shop) perfect for writing or sketching. Great for weekend trips to the cottage or recording daily life.
*Can also be found in real life at brick and mortar shops around Ontario! Go here to find a retailer near you. I recommend calling ahead of time to avoid disappointment.
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Introducing a new bookbinding workshop at the Guelph School of Art!
I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be instructing a full day workshop at the Guelph School of Art on Sunday, June 7. We will be decorating cover papers similarly to the photo above, but I’ll be teaching 2 new soft cover bindings! This means everyone will leave with 2 hand-crafted journals.
When: Sunday June 7 10am – 4pm
Where: Guelph School of Art, 125 Wyndham St. North Downtown Guelph (above Wyndham Art Supplies)
For more information and to register, please go here.
Day 230/365
Today I’ve got something a bit different, I’ve got a survey for you! It’s about page papers in journals. I want to know what papers makes you swoon when you pick up a new journal, open it and discover the perfect pages inside! Tell me about it in a short (5 minutes or less) survey here. The survey closes on June 1, 2015.
Day 229/365
Making text blocks for case binding!
Here’s a quick glimpse of what it means:
Cut and fold the page papers and collate into nice neat piles.
Mark hole punching stations and punch each page accordingly.
Sew signatures together, creating the text block, ready for pasting, casing and pressing.
Happy Sunday!
Day 228/365
If you’ve been meaning to take a bookbinding workshop but just haven’t got around to it, never fear! I’ve got several scheduled and more in the works around Southern Ontario. Take a look below, maybe there’s one near you!
Bookbinding Workshop
Sunday June 7, 10am – 4pm
Guelph School of Art, 125 Wyndham St. North, Guelph
For more information and to register, go here.
Bookmaking Workshop
Sunday June 14, 1pm – 4pm
Mississauga Living Arts Centre, 4141 Living Arts Drive, Mississauga, Ontario
For more information and to register, go here.
Day 227/365
One of the latest additions to my etsy shop is part of a series of journals with hand-dyed covers. I’ve already shared several of the Indigo Journal variations, but this is a larger series, focusing on the lovely tones achieved with sepia. 
This is a coptic stitched book, with reclaimed leather and a brass button stud closure, which also makes it part of the Fancy Coptic journal series.
I love the size and weight of this journal; if it were smaller it would be a chunky book, but it’s taller size makes it more of a sketchbook or journal perfect for longer prose.
See it online in my Etsy shop here.
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Today is your last chance to register for the Longstitch/Linkstitch Bookbinding workshop at Graven Feather! Next month we’re trying something a bit different (stay tuned for details) so if you’ve been putting off signing up for this one, now’s the time!!
What: Longstitch/Linkstitch Bookbinding Workshop
When: Saturday May 23rd, 10am – 1pm
Where: Graven Feather, 906 Queen St. West, Toronto
For more information and to register, please go here.
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