January Bookbinding Workshop!

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I’m kicking off the 2016 workshop season on January 24, with the Longstitch/Linkstitch class.  Join me and learn to how to make a book from scratch, leaving with your very own, hand crafted journal!

What: Longstitch/Linkstitch Bookbinding Workshop
When: Sunday January 24, 1pm – 4pm & Sunday March 13, 1pm – 4pm.
Where: Graven Feather 906 Queen Street West, Toronto
For more information and to register, go here.

The Studio on a Sunday

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This week I’ve introduced some new books to my online shop.  There are still some more left to add, but I thought I’d do a quick introduction, since this is what’s happening in the studio today.

These books are all one of a kind Starburst Journals!  They make great journals and albums, as the design of the binding allows for the addition of paper ephemera or photos to some of the pages.

See them all here.

Wordless Wednesday 13.01.16

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The Studio on a Sunday

DSC_0707Today in the studio, not so much making things.  It’s more of a planning and research kind of day, with a cup of tea, my notebook and a few implements (you can never have too many implements).

Organization and inspiration are two of my favourite things; Uppercase magazine has it all this issue!  Spending the day inside, out of the cold rain and enjoying the beautiful pages of this magazine and getting excited for 2016.

A new year of news from Sprouts Press!

DSC_0703_fotorThe first newsletter of 2016 will be sent out tomorrow!  If you haven’t subscribed yet, you have until tomorrow, 6am to get on it!!

I send my newsletters out via email, once a month.  While content varies month to month, there’s always a list of upcoming workshops, shows and other goings on.  Sometimes there’s even special surprises just for subscribers!!

To subscribe, go here.

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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