Making Artist’s Books: Join me!

Posted on September 7, 2017 by sproutspress

Even though it’s not till the end of the month, I’m really looking forward to this new bookbinding class I’ll be teaching at CBBAG; ‘End to End Artist’s Books’!

It’s a collaborative-style class, where we all work together to create a gorgeous intermingling cover. Then I’ll teach everyone a few bookbinding techniques using these covers. Everyone leaves with a finished project, and all skill levels are welcome!

What: ‘End to End Artist’s Book’, a bookbinding workshop
When: Saturday September 3 – Sunday October 1: 10am – 5pm both days
Where: Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild, 180 Shaw St., Unit 102, Toronto

For more information & to register, please go here.

Wordless Wednesday 06.09.11

Posted on September 6, 2017 by sproutspress

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Newsletter Sign Up Time!

Posted on September 1, 2017 by sproutspress

A new month means a new Newsletter! Sign up now for the Sprouts Press eNewsletter for book-ish goings on, delivered to your email.

You can expect 1 email per month detailing all the latest with Sprouts Press, bookbinding, creativity and journal-inspiration!

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Back To School Sale!!

Posted on August 25, 2017 by sproutspress

I’m having a Back to School Sale for all the folks headed into the new learning year, and to make way for new fall items! Yippee!!

There are many select items marked down, so I’ve designated an entire section in my Etsy shop for this sale! No need for a coupon code or special password, just make sure you choose a sale item and purchase it between today and September 11, 2017! That’s it!!

Check it out here.

Brand New Bookbinding Workshop!

Posted on August 22, 2017 by sproutspress

It’s finally here! My brand new, in real life, bookbinding workshop is open for registration!

This class is being held at the new CBBAG bindery here in Toronto. The focus for this workshop is mark-making with a collaborative effort. Then we’ll transform these pieces into handbound soft cover books using a few bindings. It’s a two day class and I can’t wait to share this technique with everyone!

If you’re not an artist, it’s not a problem; I’ll walk everyone through the steps and give ample time for exploration. Here are the details:

What: End to End Artist’s Books
When: Saturday September 30 – Sunday October 1 (2 days); 10am – 5pm each day.
Where: CBBAG Bindery, 180 Shaw Street, Toronto (Artscape Youngplace).

For more info, full class description and to register for this workshop, please go here.

Latest Projects

Posted on August 17, 2017 by sproutspress

Yes, you see this correctly. It’s August and I’m making Christmas ornaments! I’m telling myself it’s okay because it reminds me of frigid January days, on roasting hot August days.

While I always make these ornaments, this year I’m only making a small edition of them. That means if you want one, act quickly because when they’re gone, they’re gone! Keep an eye on my Etsy shop for them to be listed, most likely at the end of the month.

Wordless Wednesday 16.08.17

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Fun Paper + Notebooks

Posted on August 15, 2017 by sproutspress

I’m often asked what my paper stash is like. But to be honest, when I find papers I really like, I usually can’t resist using them. My mind just doesn’t stop thinking of all the wonderful book-ish things I could make with them, until I actually commit to a design/binding and go with it.

This is the case with these notebooks, I LOVE the summery vibe of these papers, and they’re heavy enough to use as soft notebook covers. And, of course, I couldn’t decide on just a few books to feature, so they all get to shine in this post.

See the full collection in my Etsy shop here.

Summer School!

Posted on August 14, 2017 by sproutspress

Summer (bookbinding) school classes have been going well this year! If you missed last weekend’s class at the Art Gallery of Hamilton, don’t worry – there are more classes scheduled.

The next class is one of my most popular, it’s a one needle coptic binding, with a bit of a twist! Read on for details.

Deconstructed & Reclaimed: From discard to journal

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.

NEW Bookbinder’s Toolkits

Posted on August 10, 2017 by sproutspress

If you haven’t already met the new Bookbinder’s Toolkits, please take a moment to check them out now. They’re lovely, tactile, functional and beautiful – I’m so proud of these! And the best part; if you’re not a bookbinder, or you already have a tool-carrying system, these kits come with tools, and without! This means you can use them for other crafts! There’s lots of pockets and even a detachable tool roll.

I’m currently making them in just three colours: Grey, Brown and Dark Green. I’m undecided if I’ll make more colour ways, most likely I’ll just stick to these colours for now, and if there’s interest I may consider additional colours or patterns.

To see the full line of Bookbinder’s Toolkits, go here.

As a fun bonus, these kits work well with my newest online bookbinding class. You can see it over on Skillshare, and get a two month free membership by going here. Yippee!!