Posted on April 5, 2018 by sproutspress

A brand new bookbinding workshop is scheduled for a couple of weeks away! Join me at the beautiful and inspiring paper goods shop: Paper Plus Cloth for this new class.

Students will learn how to hand stitch your own Travelers Notebook inserts. First, students will learn about the tools of the trade, then we’ll craft the notebooks in an easy to follow book binding method that is suitable for the Travelers Notebook REGULAR SIZE. We will have a selection of papers (grid, craft, etc), that will make for some amazing customized notebooks for your TN. Once you learn the skills, you will be able to make all kinds of inserts in different sizes.

When: Sunday April 15, 2018 1pm – 5pm
Where: Paper Plus Cloth, 1340 Queen St. West, Toronto

For more information & to register, please go here.

Wordless Wednesday 04.04.18

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Sprouts Press ranked in Top 25 Bookbinding Blogs!

Posted on April 3, 2018 by sproutspress

It’s official, my little bookbinding blog has been ranked in the Top 25 Bookbinding Blogs by Feedspot!! I’m humbled and honoured to be among some remarkable bookbinding blogs in this list. I’ve included the full list at the end.

It’s interesting to note that I feel myself reflecting on where my blog is today, compared to where it started. I’ll be honest, I miss posts like my ‘Use Your Journal‘ series, and my more introspective and sometimes inspirational posts. Maybe it’s time to get back to my roots and hunker down to write a bit more from the heart.

What do you want to hear about in a bookbinding blog? Leave a comment below.

In the meantime, I’m sharing the love. Here are the other top 25 Bookbinding Blogs as ranked by Feedspot:

Have fun checking these out – and remember to get up and stretch every 30 minutes!!!

Sprouts Press + Gotamago

Posted on April 2, 2018 by sproutspress

Time for another bookbinding workshop!

This Saturday I’ll be at Gotamago, in the east end of Toronto, teaching a class for beginners. We’ll learn three different, easy bookbinding techniques and everyone leaves with finished notebooks!

When: Saturday, April 7th, 2018, 11:00am-3:00pm
Place: Gotamago Studio-Shop, 1231 Woodbine Ave, Toronto
*For more information & to register, please see Gotamago’s website.

Open House!

Posted on March 29, 2018 by sproutspress

This evening CBBAG (Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild) is hosting an Open House to celebrate the new bindery!!

DATE: Thurs March 29, 2018
TIME: 6:00 – 10:00 pm
PLACE: 180 Shaw Street Suite 102
*New Location n. of Queen St. W.

For more details about the evening, like activities, prizes and more, go here.

Wordless Wednesday 28.03.18

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NEW East End Bookbinding Workshop!

Posted on March 27, 2018 by sproutspress

For the first time ever, Sprouts Press will be offering bookbinding classes in the east end of Toronto!! I’ll be at the stunning Gotamago Studio – Shop on Woodbine, north of Bloor.

In this sampler-style bookbinding workshop students will learn the tools of the trade with easy, softcover bookbinding techniques to create unique, handmade books. Everyone will leave with three finished notebooks, made by (their own!) hand.

Carolyn will share several of the techniques she uses in a class suitable for beginners. Students will create three notebooks using different binding styles and paper selections. These handcrafted notebooks can be used as sketchbooks, diaries, travel journals, or as a special place to gather your thoughts.

*Bonus: While in class, take some time to browse the well-curated collection of handmade wares for sale.

What: Bookbinding Sampler Workshops for Beginners
When: Saturday, April 7th, 2018, 11:00am-3:00pm
Where: Gotamago Studio – Shop, 1231 Woodbine Ave, Toronto

For more details & to register, please go here.

What the Fukunishi?

Posted on March 23, 2018 by sproutspress

Opening reception is tomorrow, 2pm – 4pm at Graven Feather Gallery; 906 Queen St West!!! There are a LOT of gorgeous pieces in this show, make it out if you can!