Springtime Workshop Addition!!

Posted on February 9, 2017 by sproutspress

I know it’s cold and wintery here in Toronto right now, but I’ve been working away planning springtime workshops! The newest addition to the schedule is the return of the Coptic Stitch class over at Toronto’s First Post Office. We’ll cover the basics of bookbinding, go over the tools of the trade and then learn how to put it all together into a beautiful handcrafted journal. This is a hands-on class and students will leave with a finished project.

All materials are supplied. This workshop is intended for adults. This is a great introduction to bookbinding, and also suitable for more experienced paper crafters, looking for a refresher.

What: Coptic Stitch Bookbinding
When: Thursday May 25, 6pm – 9pm
Where: Toronto’s First Post Office, 260 Adelaide Street East, Toronto
For more information & to register, please go here.

There are more workshops being planned, stay tuned for details to be revealed soon! In the meantime, keep an eye on my Workshops page.

Craft Ontario!

Posted on January 27, 2017 by sproutspress

You may have noticed my list of retailers has grown over the last few weeks. I’m so happy to share the latest stockist of Sprouts Press handbound journals; the Craft Ontario Shop!

Located in their brand new gorgeous building, the Craft Ontario (formerly Ontario Crafts Council) shop represents the best of the best here in Ontario. You’ll find ceramics, wood pieces, mixed media, glass and more. Find a great selection of Sprouts Press handbound journals: one of a kind books, coptic books, albums, mini books, etc. Definitely go check it out!!

Where: 1106 Queen Street West, Toronto
For more information about Craft Ontario shop, please visit their website.

Studio Sunday

Posted on January 22, 2017 by sproutspress

While I’m taking a day off today, yesterday I was at CBBAG (Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild). I was teaching folks the joys of deconstructing old books and making them into new ones using the coptic stitch.

If you’ve missed the first couple of workshops for 2017, don’t worry, there are more coming up! Just visit the workshops section of my website to see a full list. If you have any questions, I’m happy to answer your questions via email (sproutspress@yahoo.ca). See you in the bindery!

Studio Sunday

Posted on January 15, 2017 by sproutspress

Today I’m over at the Guelph School of Art teaching folks the ins and outs of coptic bookbinding. Look at those gorgeous windows and all that natural light!!

If you missed out this time around, don’t worry, I’ve got more bookbinding workshops planned to keep you busy during these cold winter months! Take a look at my workshop schedule to see if there’s one near you!

Latest Projects

Posted on January 13, 2017 by sproutspress

I’ve been adding a lot of new journals to my etsy shop lately. One of my favourites, this time of year, is this little wintery gem. I love the soft icy (ice-creamy?) colours and that the gold is metallic.

DETAILS
This book is part of the Fancy Coptic series, in size small. As always, the closure features reclaimed leather and brass hardware. Along the spine a thick protective paper is sewn for durability but also to keep any bits of paper you save between the pages from falling out. As with all my coptic bound books; it lays flat when open. Sketchers and left handed folks rejoice!!

See it here.

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!

News!

Posted on November 15, 2016 by sproutspress

Hello folks!

Things around the studio have been quite hectic lately, lots of freshly handbound journals off to new homes, workshops being taught and holiday show prep. While I won’t go into details here, instead I’ll redirect you to my eNewsletter sign up for a more in-depth look at what’s next for Sprouts Press holiday shows and such. Go here: http://eepurl.com/Xyh4z *Next newsletter goes out this week, so sign up in the next couple of days to be included.
This saturday you can find Sprouts Press in Hamilton at the Makeology Holiday Show!! So excited for this show, I’ll have handbound books, journals, albums, sketchbooks and a few holiday-themed book items!

What: Makeology Holiday
When: Saturday, November 19, 11am – 5pm
Where: Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology, 900 Woodward Ave, Hamilton (my booth is in ‘The Woodshed’)

For more infomation, please see the show website here.