Bookmaking Workshop: Mississauga

Posted on March 27, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 171/365

I’m proud to announce that this sunday I’ll be teaching my first workshop at the Living Arts Centre in Mississauga!

It’s a bookmaking workshop, using the Longstitch technique, as pictured above. I really enjoy teaching bookbinding and am so happy to be branching out and offering my workshops around southern Ontario. (Yes, there are more in the works!! Watch the Workshops section of my site to find out!)

While this sunday’s workshop is sold out, there is a second date in June that still has some spots left. Go here for details and to register.

Creative Bookbinding

Posted on March 17, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 161/365

Learn the craft of bookbinding this thursday! Details below.

This thursday I’ll be teaching a bookbinding workshop at Little House in the City. Spend the evening learning the art of bookbinding using the Longstitch technique to make a hand bound journal!

Where: Little House in the City, 555 Parliament St., Toronto
When: Thursday March 19, 6:30pm – 9:30pm

For details and to register, go here.

Creative Bookbinding

Posted on March 12, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 156/365

I’m teaching another Creative Bookbinding workshop in one week at Little House in the City. That’s right, we listened to your requests and are offering a weeknight workshop in response!

Where: Little House in the City 555 Parliament Street, Toronto
When: Thursday March 19, 6:30pm – 9:30pm

To learn more and register, please go here.

See you at Graven Feather!

Posted on March 5, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 149/365

This is the last call, the final reminder, the almost last chance to join me this saturday at Graven Feather for a bookbinding workshop! There are only one or two spots left so act quickly!

However, if you miss out this time around, there is another workshop scheduled for Saturday April 11, same time and same place.

To find out more about both workshops and to register, go here.

Workshop Time!

Posted on February 26, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 142/365

In less than 2 weeks I’m instructing another bookbinding workshop at the awesome letterpress studio and gallery Graven Feather!

It’ll be a fun morning of creativity and journal making. Everyone will leave with a finished project and the skills to make more books!

If you’re interested in joining me, act fast as there are only a couple of spaces left!

For more information and to register, go here.

Saturday Morning at 906 Queen St. W.

Posted on February 7, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 123/365
It was another successful bookbinding workshop at Graven Feather today!

A huge Thank You to everyone who signed up and came out despite the weather! One person came all the way from Smithville!!

There are more Sprouts Press bookbinding workshops coming up. To see the full workshop schedule click here.

Some Weekend Fun in Toronto!

Posted on February 6, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 122/365

I’m looking forward to teaching a new bookbinding workshop this weekend. This Sunday is Creative Bookbinding at Little House in the City!

If you’ve been thinking of trying your hand a bookbinding this is the class to take the plunge! No previous experience is required and everyone leaves with a finished project. And if your Valentine appreciates your crafty side, it’ll make the perfect gift!

When: Sunday February 8, 2015 1pm – 4pm
Where: Little House in the City, 555 Parliament Street, Toronto

To find more information and to register, go here.
To see my full schedule of upcoming workshops, go here.

Learn the Longstitch

Posted on January 29, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 114/365

I’m so excited to announce a new bookbinding workshop at a downtown location! I’ll be teaching a binding method I haven’t taught in a while, straight Longstitch, so if you’ve taken a previous class with me, this is a new one that you should check out!

What: Creative Bookbinding Workshop!
Where: Little House in the City; 555 Parliament Street, Toronto
When: Sunday February 8, 2015, 1pm – 4pm

As always, you only need to bring yourself; materials are included in the workshop fee, and tools are provided for use during the class.

To learn more and register, please go here.

Learn the Linkstitch

Posted on January 26, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 111/365

There are still a few spots left in the Book Making Workshop I’m giving at Graven Feather. This is the class to take if you’ve always wanted to learn how to make your own journal.

I’ll show you how to hand decorate covers, and then how to bind it into your very own journal! Everyone leaves with a finished project!

When: Saturday February 7, 2015 10am – 1pm
Where: Graven Feather, 906 Queen St. West
Cost: $65, materials included

*You must pre-register to participate.
**Can’t make it on February 8? No problem, more dates have just been booked! The workshop is also running on March 7 and April 11!

***And if none of those dates work, just keep an eye on my Workshops page.

For more information and to register, please go here.

Wintertime Book Making Workshop!

Posted on January 22, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 107/365

Join me and learn to design and craft your own hand bound journal! 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: Saturday February 2, 2015 10am – 1pm
Where: Graven Feather, 906 Queen St. West, Toronto

For more information and to register, please go here.