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.

 

More Bookbinding Workshops!

The fall workshop schedule is rolling out!  Another batch of classes were just added to my site!

New additions are: Painted Longstitch/Linkstitch and Hardcover Arrow Stitch!!  Go check them out 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.

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.

Newest Bookbinding Class: Now Live!

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.

Learn the Arrow Stitch!

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.

It’s Sign-Up Time!

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!

June Bookbinding Classes with Sprouts Press

June’s Bookbinding Classes are open for registration!  Whether you’re a beginner or looking to brush up your skills, you’re most welcome to sign up!  See below for details.

 

Hardcover Arrow Stitch Bookbinding
After a brief introduction to bookbinding and the tools of the trade, students will learn how to make their own hard cover book from scratch, using Paperhouse’s gorgeous handmade papers and the Arrow Stitch bookbinding technique.

Students will learn the skill of wrapping boards properly for book covers, and the secrets to stitching the Arrow Stitch.

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

For more information & to register, please go here.

Painted Longstitch Linkstitch Bookbinding
Join us for a day of creative book making!  Students will be introduced to the basics of decorating cover paper with acrylic paint and a variety of tools.  Followed by a quick introduction to bookbinding and the tools of the trade, students will then learn the Longstitch/Linkstitch bookbinding technique and incorporate the decorated papers.

When: Saturday June 10, 2017  10am – 3pm
Where: Paperhouse Studio, 180 Shaw Street, Toronto

For more information & to register, please go here.

Sprouts Press goes to Paperhouse Studios!

First of all, a big Thank You to everyone who came out to the Coptic Stitch workshop last night!  There was much enthusiasm and I was so pleased with everyone’s finished journals.

If you missed last nights class, I will be teaching more bookbinding classes in June, at Paperhouse Studio!!On June 10 I’ll be teaching the popular Longstitch/Linkstitch at Paperhouse Studios, located in Artsccape Youngplace on Shaw St.  This is one of my favourite classes to teach as we get a chance to really be creative with colour and mark-making!

DETAILS
Students will be introduced to the basics of decorating cover paper with acrylic paint and a variety of tools.  Followed by a quick introduction to bookbinding and the tools of the trade, students will then learn the Longstitch/Linkstitch bookbinding technique and incorporate the decorated papers.

When: Saturday June 10, 2017  10am – 3pm
Where: Paperhouse Studio, 180 Shaw Street, Toronto

For more information & to register, please go here.