Studio Sunday (on a monday)

Posted on January 25, 2016 by sproutspress

Yesterday I taught a lovely and talented group of folks the Longstitch/Linkstitch bookbinding technique. It was my first workshop of the year, and I’m so pleased with everyone’s eagerness to learn a new skill, the results were fantastic!If you missed this one and want to join in the fun, check out the other upcoming workshops below. (Yesterdays class will be repeated on March 13 at Graven Feather here in Toronto). There are classes all across Southern Ontario, read on to see if there’s one near you! I also teach a few different bindings, so if you’ve taken one and enjoyed it, why not keep up your skills and take another? As they say; practice makes perfect!

To see a the full list of workshops, with descriptions, updated as new dates are added, go here.

Creative Coptic Bookbinding Workshop
When: Sunday February 21, 2016. 10am – 5pm
Where: CBBAG (Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild), 80 Ward Street, Toronto
For more information and to register, go here.

Hard Cover Arrow Stitch Journal Workshop

When: Sunday February 28, 1pm – 4pm & Sunday April 17, 1pm – 4pm

Where: Graven Feather 906 Queen Street West, Toronto
For more information and to register, go here.

Hard Cover Coptic Bookbinding Workshop

When: Sunday March 6, 2016. 10am – 4pm

Where: Guelph School of Art, 125 Wyndham St. North. Guelph, Ontario.
For more information and to register, go here.

Longstitch/Linkstitch Bookbinding Workshop
When: Sunday March 13, 1pm – 4pm.
Where: Graven Feather 906 Queen Street West, Toronto
For more information and to register, go here.

January Bookbinding Workshop!

Posted on January 21, 2016 by sproutspress

I’m kicking off the 2016 workshop season on January 24, with the Longstitch/Linkstitch class. Join me and learn to how to make a book from scratch, leaving with your very own, hand crafted journal!

What: Longstitch/Linkstitch Bookbinding Workshop
When: Sunday January 24, 1pm – 4pm & Sunday March 13, 1pm – 4pm.
Where: Graven Feather 906 Queen Street West, Toronto
For more information and to register, go here.

Wordless Wednesday 20.01.16

Posted on January 20, 2016 by sproutspress

https://www.etsy.com/ca/listing/248341497/ivory-and-brown-handbound-journal-coptic

The Studio on a Sunday

Posted on January 17, 2016 by sproutspress

This week I’ve introduced some new books to my online shop. There are still some more left to add, but I thought I’d do a quick introduction, since this is what’s happening in the studio today.

These books are all one of a kind Starburst Journals! They make great journals and albums, as the design of the binding allows for the addition of paper ephemera or photos to some of the pages.

See them all here.

Wordless Wednesday 13.01.16

Posted on January 13, 2016 by sproutspress

Wordless Wednesday 05.01.16

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A Case of The Mondays!

Posted on January 4, 2016 by sproutspress

The holidays are over so it’s back to work! But don’t worry, I don’t actually have a case of ‘The Mondays’*, I love my work! And I’m pretty excited about the plans I’ve made for this year, more to come soon! I’m also pretty pumped for all the good things that will happen that I don’t know about yet. What can I say, I’m one of those weird people who enjoys change and surprises!

In the meantime, I’m still wrapping up the details of 2015 on the business side of Sprouts Press. I’m reminded of some of my favourite pieces from last year, especially this wintry blue Fancy Journal! Perfect for one of the first real days of winter here in Toronto.

*If you don’t know what it means to have a case of ‘the mondays’, you need to watch the movie ‘Office Space’. Seriously, it’s hilarious.

Wordless Wednesday 30.12.15

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Boxing Week Sale!

Posted on December 29, 2015 by sproutspress

I’m having a little Boxing Week Sale over on Etsy! I’ve created a whole section dedicated just to sale items, have a look here. Otherwise, I’m trying my best to add new items on a fairly regular basis, keep your eyes peeled!

Studio Sunday (on a Monday!)

Posted on December 14, 2015 by sproutspress

Yesterday was my last bookbinding workshop for 2015! I’m so happy with the response these classes have received, and how eager people in learning to make their own handbound books!!With that in mind, I’m pleased to announce that there are some new workshops for 2016! I’ve kept everyone’s favourites and added a couple of new classes (and a new location!) to the roster. While you don’t have to have any prior bookbinding experience to take my classes, they are great chance to dust off your bookbinding skills and get a refresher in technique.

Longstitch/Linkstitch Bookbinding Workshop
When: Sunday January 24, 1pm – 4pm & Sunday March 13, 1pm – 4pm.
Where: Graven Feather 906 Queen Street West, Toronto

Hard Cover Arrow Stitch Journal Workshop
When: Sunday February 28, 1pm – 4pm & Sunday April 17, 1pm – 4pm
Where: Graven Feather 906 Queen Street West, Toronto

Creative Coptic Bookbinding Workshop

When: Sunday February 21, 2016. 10am – 5pm

Where: CBBAG (Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild), 80 Ward Street, Toronto

Hard Cover Coptic Bookbinding Workshop

When: Sunday March 6, 2016. 10am – 4pm

Where: Guelph School of Art, 125 Wyndham St. North. Guelph, Ontario.

Pro Tip: Workshops are a great gift for that hard-to-buy-for person on your holiday shopping list, especially if you plan a day of it and take the class together! (Most of my Toronto workshops start at 1pm, why not go for brunch and then a class?)