Studio Sunday (on a Monday!)

Posted on December 14, 2015 by sproutspress

Yesterday was my last bookbinding workshop for 2015! I’m so happy with the response these classes have received, and how eager people in learning to make their own handbound books!!With that in mind, I’m pleased to announce that there are some new workshops for 2016! I’ve kept everyone’s favourites and added a couple of new classes (and a new location!) to the roster. While you don’t have to have any prior bookbinding experience to take my classes, they are great chance to dust off your bookbinding skills and get a refresher in technique.

Longstitch/Linkstitch Bookbinding Workshop
When: Sunday January 24, 1pm – 4pm & Sunday March 13, 1pm – 4pm.
Where: Graven Feather 906 Queen Street West, Toronto

Hard Cover Arrow Stitch Journal Workshop
When: Sunday February 28, 1pm – 4pm & Sunday April 17, 1pm – 4pm
Where: Graven Feather 906 Queen Street West, Toronto

Creative Coptic Bookbinding Workshop

When: Sunday February 21, 2016. 10am – 5pm

Where: CBBAG (Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild), 80 Ward Street, Toronto

Hard Cover Coptic Bookbinding Workshop

When: Sunday March 6, 2016. 10am – 4pm

Where: Guelph School of Art, 125 Wyndham St. North. Guelph, Ontario.

Pro Tip: Workshops are a great gift for that hard-to-buy-for person on your holiday shopping list, especially if you plan a day of it and take the class together! (Most of my Toronto workshops start at 1pm, why not go for brunch and then a class?)

Make something for the holidays!

Posted on December 11, 2015 by sproutspress

Join me for a fun book making workshop this sunday! Read on for details.

This sunday I’m back at Graven Feather teaching another bookbinding workshop, just in time for holiday giving!!

Learn how to design and craft your own hand bound journal, to keep or gift! This workshop will introduce you to the basic process of hand decorating paper for use as book covers, and then how to incorporate it into a hand bound book using the Longstitch Linkstitch technique. No previous art experience is required.

When: Sunday December 13, 1pm – 4pm
Where: Graven Feather, 906 Queen St. West, Toronto
Cost: $65, materials included.

For more information and to register, go here.

Holiday Shipping Deadlines – Now Live!

Posted on November 12, 2015 by sproutspress

Holiday Shipping Deadlines are now live in my Etsy shop! Please read below for details.

If you prefer to shop in person at a local store, check out my list of retailers to find a location near you! And if you really want to meet me or just say Hello, I’ll be at the One of a Kind Show this year, in booth E35! For details on the show, go here.

***HOLIDAY SHIPPING DEADLINES*** To USA: December 4, 2015. To Canada: December 8, 2015. Everywhere else: November 27, 2015. If you require a shipping upgrade, simply send me a convo with details. If purchasing a ‘made to order’ item, please take into account the time it takes me to make your item. Happy Holidays!!

The Studio on a Sunday

Posted on November 1, 2015 by sproutspress

Today in the studio. Well, the last several weeks in the studio, really. It’s crunch time and my studio is buzzing with activity as I prep for the One of a Kind Show and Sale. With less than a month to go (gasp!) I’ve got some of the popular books ready to go, but I’m also working on some new items, which I’ll share in a little bit. For now, it’s back to the studio!

Bookbinding Workshop!

Posted on October 31, 2015 by sproutspress

Next saturday I’m teaching the Hardcover Arrow Stitch Journal workshop at Graven Feather! That’s just one week away, if you’re interested sign up soon as spots are going fast.

What: Hardcover Arrow Stitch Journal Workshop
When: Saturday November 7, 10am – 1pm
Where: Graven Feather, 906 Queen St. West, Toronto
Cost: $75, materials included

For more information and to register, go here.

Wordless Wednesday 28.10.15

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Bookbinding Workshop!

Posted on October 22, 2015 by sproutspress

Join me this saturday for a fun morning of bookbinding! I’ll be teaching the Longstitch/Linkstitch binding at Graven Feather.

First we’ll decorate papers, then bind them into a journal. Everyone leaves with a finished project.

What: Longstitch/Linkstitch Bookbinding Workshop
When: Saturday October 24, 10am – 1pm
Where: Graven Feather, 906 Queen St. West, Toronto

For more information and to register, go here.

See you at the Craft Ontario Show!

Posted on October 10, 2015 by sproutspress

We’re here today till 5pm and Sunday 11am-5pm at the Wychwood Barns. Come visit, say Hi and support local artists and artisans!

365/365: Thank You! (but not goodbye)

Posted on October 7, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 365/365

It’s the last day of the Sprouts Press 365 project! It’s been a fun year sharing my journey as an artisan and creative small business owner. I’ve enjoyed all your comments and likes, I hope you’ve enjoyed it as well.

I plan to continue blogging about Sprouts Press, my creative process, goings-on and other book-ish content, but it won’t be every day. I’m looking forward to seeing what sort of content I’m capable of on a more relaxed schedule, and sharing the growth of my little company. In the meantime, enjoy this collage of many of the books I’ve shared with you over the year! That’s a lot of books!!