Studio Sunday (on a Monday)

Posted on September 12, 2016 by sproutspress

It seems that I’m spending many Sundays in other people’s studios these days. And yesterday was no exception. I was over at Graven Feather teaching a lovely group the Longstitch/Linkstitch binding and the results were beautiful!

I have a few more classes scheduled for the fall, be sure to check my Workshops page to see them all. Who knows, maybe you’ll start that handmade holiday gift in September this year! Or maybe taking a class and learning a new skill is the perfect, unique gift for the person who has everything.

Back to school – Bookbinding Workshop!!

Posted on September 8, 2016 by sproutspress

It’s back to school time! Why let the kids have all the fun? Join us and take a class yourself! I’ll be teaching a Longstitch/Linkstitch Bookbinding Workshop at Graven Feather this sunday and there are still a couple of spots available!

You’ll learn basic paper decorating techniques, beginner bookbinding methods and everyone leaves with a finished project!! Sound fun? Read on for details.

What: Longstitch/Linkstitch Bookbinding Workshop
When: Sunday September 11, 1pm – 4pm
Where: Graven Feather, 906 Queen St. West, Toronto
For more details and to register, go here.

To see what other workshops Sprouts Press offers, go to our Workshops page.

Longstitches!

Posted on August 31, 2016 by sproutspress

In a week and a half I’ll be starting up my fall classes at Graven Feather! And what better way to start the season than with a creative Longstitch/Linkstitch Journal Workshop!! This photo shows some of the books that have been made during this class, it’s a fun one!!

What: Longstitch/Linkstitch Bookbinding Workshop
When: Sunday September 11, 1pm – 4pm
Where: Graven Feather, 906 Queen St. West, Toronto
For more details and to register, go here.

To see what other workshops Sprouts Press offers, go to our Workshops page.

Studio Sunday (on a Monday)

Posted on August 22, 2016 by sproutspress

Have you taken a look at the Sprouts Press workshops page lately? There’s a lot of activity going on! And the next class is this saturday at the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild here in Toronto!

It’s a fun class of dissecting old books and re-binding them into new, blank journals! It’s aptly titled: Deconstructed & Reclaimed: From discarded novel to Coptic journal, go here to see details.

While this class is full, you can still join the waitlist or take a look at the other class I’m teaching at CBBAG later in the fall; the Caterpillar Stitch! Go here to see that class (aren’t you just a bit curious??)

Arrow Stitch in August

Posted on August 9, 2016 by sproutspress

After a brief hiatus while we take some much needed time off to rest and rejuvenate, it’s time to start offering Bookbinding Workshops again!

First up is the Hard Cover Arrow Stitch Journal! I really like this class because you not only learn the binding, but how to make a hard cover as well. If you’ve dabbled in bookbinding at all, you’ll know how valuable a skill this is!!

What: Hard Cover Arrow Stitch Workshop
When: August 21, 1pm – 4pm
Where: Graven Feather, 906 Queen Street West, Toronto

Join us and register here.

Wordless Wednesday 22.06.16

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Bookbinding Workshop – this Sunday!

Posted on June 21, 2016 by sproutspress

This Sunday I’ll be teaching a Longstitch/Linkstitch Bookbinding workshop over at Graven Feather. It’s great for beginners and those looking to brush up their skills. Best part: everyone leaves with a finished journal unique to them!!!

When: Sunday June 26, 1pm – 4pm
Where: Graven Feather, 906 Queen St West, Toronto.

For details and to register, go here.

The Studio on a Sunday

Posted on June 12, 2016 by sproutspress

Today in the studio, I’m finalizing details and such for a really exciting lineup of summer/fall workshops!!

For all those who’ve exhausted the options I offer and have taken ALL my classes (you know who you are!!) I’m happy to announce that there are some new classes coming soon! There will be some slightly more advanced/intermediate classes. So now’s the time to whip out your bookbinding tools and brush up!!

To keep an eye on my growing list of upcoming workshops, go here.

Sprouts Press Newsletter Sign Up Time!

Posted on June 7, 2016 by sproutspress

I understand that not everyone is into social media, totally fine. But sometimes you still want to stay in the loop, which is why I write a monthly eNewsletter, delivered right to your inbox! I write about many things, all related to book arts; leading a creative life, inspiration, creations of fellow makers, and sometimes I share news about upcoming events, contests and workshops.

Sound like something you’re interested in? Sign up here by the end of the week to get this month’s newsletter!

A Bookbinding Workshop at a Print Museum

Posted on April 22, 2016 by sproutspress

Just a couple of days ago I had the pleasure of teaching a workshop alongside these fine fellows at Mackenzie House Museum here in Toronto. It was a combination bookbinding & printmaking class, geared at learning traditional techniques and using analogue tools and equipment. It was great fun, everyone left with a unique journal they handbound and then printed themselves!

The entire month of April is Print Month over at Mackenzie House! There are more printmaking events happening at the museum, see their website for details.

To see a list of Sprouts Press’ upcoming bookbinding workshops go here.