The Studio on a Sunday

Today the studio is quiet, as it has been for the last few days while I get some much needed R&R.  It’s the time of year when I reflect on what 2015 was all about; what worked, what didn’t, and where I want to take this little company in 2016.  DSC_0663 - Version 2_fotor

I’ve got some big plans in the works and I can’t wait to share them with you as they unfold. But for now, I’m enjoying wintery walks, library books, ukulele-ing, and my favourite journals and pens.

Stay tuned for continued, regular blog posts right here, lots of new goodies in the online shop, and lots of social media posts and updates!

Wordless Wednesday 30.12.15

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Boxing Week Sale!

DSC_0702_fotorI’m having a little Boxing Week Sale over on Etsy!  I’ve created a whole section dedicated just to sale items, have a look here.  Otherwise, I’m trying my best to add new items on a fairly regular basis, keep your eyes peeled!

Wordless Wednesday 23.12.15

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Studio Sunday (on a Monday!)

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!!photo 3_fotorWith 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

When: Sunday February 21, 2016.  10am – 5pm
Where: CBBAG (Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild), 80 Ward Street, Toronto
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?)

See you at the Toronto Etsy Street Team: Christmas Market!

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Make something for the holidays!

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

Newsletters Sign-Up Time!

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A big Thank You to everyone who came and signed up for my newsletters at the One of a Kind Show!  It was so wonderful to meet a few of the people I send these newsletters to, thanks for coming over and introducing yourselves!

If you want to sign up for my newsletters, now’s your chance.  There’s still a lot of great holiday news to share with you!  Just go here and fill out the form.

Wordless Wednesday 09.12.15

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