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Sprouts Press + Skillshare: Online Bookbinding Classes!
If you’ve been following on social media, you’ll already know that I’ve recently published my very first online bookbinding class! 
It’s a beginner class using the Hitch stitch, and it’s one I don’t offer in any real-life classes. In fact, I decided to create all new content for my online class collection (that’s right, there will be more!!). I did this to keep the value of my real-life classes, and to create even more opportunities for my already-established student following. Win-win!
While I won’t tell you all the details of this 40 minute class, I’ll tell you that you don’t need any previous experience, I go over EVERYTHING from the beginning. And everyone will be able to complete the project by the end. There’s also a discussion forum so questions and ideas can be addressed. You can also share your projects with other students in the gallery! Watch the quick Intro video to learn more (and see me trying my darnedest not to be awkward in front of the camera).
As a bonus, I designed the class to allow folks who have one of my Bookbinder’s Toolkits or DIY Bookbinding Kits to use the tools from their respective kits, in this class. That means if you already have one of these kits, you can do even more with it now!
So, where do you find this class and how do you enroll? You can find it over on the Skillshare website (link below) alongside many other fantastic classes. By using my specific link, found here, to sign up for a Skillshare Premium Membership, you’ll get a 2 month free trial – access to ALL the classes on Skillshare, mine included! (Membership is normally $9.99 a month, fyi, and you can cancel out of the free trial at any time). Not only is this a great deal, but your enrollment will help my class trend on Skillshare, which means more students will be able to discover it (and grow an appreciation for bookbinding!!)
I’ve learned so much the last few weeks, from filming and audio recording to editing – it was a steep learning curve. I’m proud of what I’ve created and I’d really appreciate if you’d help me out by watching my class.
Wordless Wednesday 02.07.17
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Etsy: Made in Canada *save the date!*
Planning ahead and already prepping for fall shows! Speaking of which, I’ll be at the Etsy Made in Canada show again this year, here in Toronto! It’s at the MaRS building, as usual, and runs 10am – 6pm.
As always, there’ll be swag bags too!
For more information, see the show event page here.
*NEW* Bee-Themed DIY Bookbinding Kits!!
Meet the newest themed DIY Bookbinding Kits from Sprouts Press! These Bee Themed kits are inspired by our pollinator friends, who are so busy this time of year.
In this kit you get all the goods normally in my Bookbinding Kits, with the addition of bee-colours covers (1 black & 1 yellow), and a sample of some very sweet bee washi tape!!
These were created in a limited edition and only 5 remain! If you want one, follow the link below to get one and make your own beeautiful journals! (get it? BEE-autiful??)
To read all about the Bee Themed DIY Bookbinding Kits and see more photos, go here.
Deconstructed and Reclaimed: A bookbinding class
The next bookbinding class I’ll be teaching is a 1 needle coptic stitch, using reclaimed covers from discarded library books. A great way to repurpose old books!

Want to know what else is exciting about this workshop? It will be one of the first classes offered at the *brand new* location of CBBAG!! Woot!
If you’ve been considering taking up bookbinding, this is a good place to start. I always try to create a respectful and safe learning environment so everyone feels welcome. I’d love to see you in class!
DETAILS
“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 12.07.17
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Bookbinding Toolkits 2.0
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!
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
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