Posted on July 11, 2017 by sproutspress

Doing a little update to the Bookbinder’s Toolkits of last year, v.2.0 will be out soon! I’ll list them on Etsy and keep everyone in the loop.

I’ve got another project I’m working on, to coincide with these toolkits. Can’t spill the beans just yet, but I am learning a ton and can’t wait to share!

Hello Hamilton!

Posted on July 8, 2017 by sproutspress

Bookbinding Workshop at the Art Gallery of Hamilton:

Brand new for Sprouts Press: bookbinding workshop in Hamilton!

Join us for an afternoon of paper fun! In this afternoon class learn the basics of bookbinding and the tools of the trade. Participants will learn three different binding techniques to hand craft their own soft cover notebooks. This is a hands on class and everyone will leave with finish projects!

What: Bookbinding Workshop with Carolyn of Sprouts Press
When: Saturday August 12, 2017 12pm – 3pm
Where: Art Gallery of Hamilton, 123 King Street West, Hamilton

For more information & to register, please go here.

Stay in the Loop

Posted on July 7, 2017 by sproutspress

I understand that not everyone is into social media, which of course is 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, ideas to use your journals, 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 this weekend to get this month’s newsletter!

Newest Bookbinding Class: Now Live!

Posted on July 6, 2017 by sproutspress

The August bookbinding workshop schedule is now live! Visit the workshops section of my site to see all classes.

I’m pleased to announce that I’ll be offering the popular Deconstructed and Reclaimed: From Discard to Journal class at CBBAG again this summer, in the new location!

“Learn how to craft your own hand-bound hardcover journal using discarded books. This workshop will introduce you to the tools of the trade, materials, and techniques to deconstruct a book and repurpose it into a new journal, using the Coptic stitch to bind the book.”

When: Sunday August 27, 2017 10am – 5pm
Where: Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild, 180 Shaw St. #102, Toronto *New Location!

For more information & to register, please go here.

Wordless Wednesday 14.06.17

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Learn the Arrow Stitch!

Posted on June 13, 2017 by sproutspress

If you missed last weekend’s bookbinding workshop over at Paperhouse Studios, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Next monday I’ll be teaching another class in this great space! This time it’ll be the Arrow Stitch, featuring hardcovers made from scratch. It’s a great class for beginners and those looking brush up on their technique.

When: Monday June 19, 2017 6:30pm – 9:30pm
Where: Paperhouse Studio, 180 Shaw Street, Toronto

For more information & to register, please go here.

Paper Fair at the Post Office!

Posted on June 9, 2017 by sproutspress

Tomorrow is the amazing Paper Fair at Toronto’s First Post Office! I’ll be there from 4pm – 7pm, but the show runs 12noon -7pm, so be sure to stop by!

New this year you can find vendors both outdoors and indoors, which means more paper goods to choose from! (Think designers of fancy greeting cards, stationers, bookbinder(s), vendors of paper ephemera, you get the idea!)

What: Paper Fair at Toronto’s First Post Office
When: Saturday June 10, 2017, 12noon – 7pm
Where: Toronto’s First Post Office, 260 Adelaide St. East, Toronto

To learn more, please visit the facebook event page here.

Opening Night: Bees (& the Birds) Show!

Posted on June 8, 2017 by sproutspress

Tonight’s the night! It’s the opening reception for the Bees Show here in Toronto!

Join us for a few hours to celebrate pollinators and help us raise funds to support them! If you can’t make the opening, no worries! The show runs till June 20th.

What: Opening reception for Bees (& the Birds) Art Show & Craft Market
When: June 8, 2017 from 5pm till 8pm
Where: Toronto Etsy Street Team Gallery, 906 Queen St. West, Toronto

For more information, please go here.

It’s Sign-Up Time!

Posted on June 5, 2017 by sproutspress

Time to sign up to Sprouts Press monthly eNewsletter, that is.

Once a month I send an email letter packed with news about Sprouts Press, bookbinding, inspiration and such. Subscribers can expect to read about my latest projects, contests and giveaways, workshops, shows and other goodies!

Sound good? Go here to subscribe!