Deconstructed & Reclaimed: A Coptic Bookbinding Workshop

Posted on January 12, 2017 by sproutspress

I’ll be teaching the Coptic stitch in this workshop, I’d love if you joined me! This is the perfect class for those wanting to learn how to make a hardcover book, without the need for a book press.

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: Saturday January 21, 2017 10am – 5pm
Where: CBBAG (Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild), 80 Ward St. Toronto
For more information and to register, go here.

Coptic Bookbinding Workshop!

Posted on January 9, 2017 by sproutspress

Join me this sunday for a coptic bookbinding workshop in Guelph! (details below photo)

What: Coptic Bookbinding Workshop
When: Sunday January 15, 2017 10am – 4pm
Where: Guelph School of Art, 125 Wyndham Street North, Guelph

For more information and to register, go here.

Registration is now open!

Posted on December 8, 2016 by sproutspress

A big thank you to everyone who came out and supported all us makers at this year’s One of a Kind Show! Your appreciation for handmade is amazing!!

It’s been a few days since the show ended, and I’ve been busy as ever catching up on orders and getting the winter 2017 workshop schedule in order.

I’m happy to announce that REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN!!!

All you bookbinding enthusiasts, now’s your chance to make a wish list, or make someone else’s paper-loving, book-maker dreams come true! Head over to the Workshops section of my site to see what’s available!

Coptic Stitch Class New Dates!

Posted on September 14, 2016 by sproutspress

I’m so pleased to announce that there is a new date for another class of ‘Deconstructed & Reclaimed: From discarded novel to Coptic journal‘; one of my most popular bookbinding workshops!

In this class, participants will learn how to craft their own hand-bound hardcover journal using discarded books. This workshop will introduce 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.

Perfect for beginners or those looking to practice and brush up on their Coptic binding skills, everyone will leave with a finished project.

When: Sunday September 18, 10am – 5pm
Where: Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild, 80 Ward Street, Toronto

For more information & to register, go here.

Studio Sunday (on a Monday)

Posted on September 12, 2016 by sproutspress

It seems that I’m spending many Sundays in other people’s studios these days. And yesterday was no exception. I was over at Graven Feather teaching a lovely group the Longstitch/Linkstitch binding and the results were beautiful!

I have a few more classes scheduled for the fall, be sure to check my Workshops page to see them all. Who knows, maybe you’ll start that handmade holiday gift in September this year! Or maybe taking a class and learning a new skill is the perfect, unique gift for the person who has everything.

Back to school – Bookbinding Workshop!!

Posted on September 8, 2016 by sproutspress

It’s back to school time! Why let the kids have all the fun? Join us and take a class yourself! I’ll be teaching a Longstitch/Linkstitch Bookbinding Workshop at Graven Feather this sunday and there are still a couple of spots available!

You’ll learn basic paper decorating techniques, beginner bookbinding methods and everyone leaves with a finished project!! Sound fun? Read on for details.

What: Longstitch/Linkstitch Bookbinding Workshop
When: Sunday September 11, 1pm – 4pm
Where: Graven Feather, 906 Queen St. West, Toronto
For more details and to register, go here.

To see what other workshops Sprouts Press offers, go to our Workshops page.

Longstitches!

Posted on August 31, 2016 by sproutspress

In a week and a half I’ll be starting up my fall classes at Graven Feather! And what better way to start the season than with a creative Longstitch/Linkstitch Journal Workshop!! This photo shows some of the books that have been made during this class, it’s a fun one!!

What: Longstitch/Linkstitch Bookbinding Workshop
When: Sunday September 11, 1pm – 4pm
Where: Graven Feather, 906 Queen St. West, Toronto
For more details and to register, go here.

To see what other workshops Sprouts Press offers, go to our Workshops page.

Studio Sunday (on a Monday)

Posted on August 22, 2016 by sproutspress

Have you taken a look at the Sprouts Press workshops page lately? There’s a lot of activity going on! And the next class is this saturday at the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild here in Toronto!

It’s a fun class of dissecting old books and re-binding them into new, blank journals! It’s aptly titled: Deconstructed & Reclaimed: From discarded novel to Coptic journal, go here to see details.

While this class is full, you can still join the waitlist or take a look at the other class I’m teaching at CBBAG later in the fall; the Caterpillar Stitch! Go here to see that class (aren’t you just a bit curious??)

Arrow Stitch in August

Posted on August 9, 2016 by sproutspress

After a brief hiatus while we take some much needed time off to rest and rejuvenate, it’s time to start offering Bookbinding Workshops again!

First up is the Hard Cover Arrow Stitch Journal! I really like this class because you not only learn the binding, but how to make a hard cover as well. If you’ve dabbled in bookbinding at all, you’ll know how valuable a skill this is!!

What: Hard Cover Arrow Stitch Workshop
When: August 21, 1pm – 4pm
Where: Graven Feather, 906 Queen Street West, Toronto

Join us and register here.