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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Cozy Journals

Posted on September 5, 2017 by sproutspress

Autumn is my favourite season, full of colour and beauty. I love the crispness in the air (it’s the only time of year I actually eat apples, preferably right from the tree). And, of course, it means that my sketching and journalling habits start changing to an indoors activity.

I know I’ve said this before, but I just love the tactile quality fabric-covered journals offer. For example, the journals pictured above are all covered in plaid fabric and paired with reclaimed leather and brass closures. They are cozy and soft, perfect for Autumn notes!

For details and more photos of these gems, go here.

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!

Sound good? Go here to sign up today!

Back to School!

Posted on August 31, 2017 by sproutspress

In case you missed it, the Sprouts Press’Back to School Sale’ has already started! You have just over a week, till September 11, to pick out your school supplies!

BONUS: If you’re local to Toronto and prefer to pick up your order, I’ll waive the shipping fee! Just send me a note prior to purchase so we can arrange a date/time.

For more details please see the previous blog post here.

Click here to go straight to the sale!

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.

Wordless Wednesday 23.08.17

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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.