Deconstructed and Reclaimed: A bookbinding class

Posted on July 13, 2017 by sproutspress

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.

Wordless Wednesday 12.07.17

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Hello Hamilton!

Posted on July 8, 2017 by sproutspress

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.

Stay in the Loop

Posted on July 7, 2017 by sproutspress

I understand that not everyone is into social media, which of course is totally fine. But sometimes you still want to stay in the loop, which is why I write a monthly eNewsletter, delivered right to your inbox! I write about many things, all related to book arts; leading a creative life, inspiration, ideas to use your journals, and sometimes I share news about upcoming events, contests and workshops.

Sound like something you’re interested in? Sign up here by the end of this weekend to get this month’s newsletter!

Newest Bookbinding Class: Now Live!

Posted on July 6, 2017 by sproutspress

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.

Wordless Wednesday 05.07.17

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Canada Day

Posted on July 1, 2017 by sproutspress

Happy Canada Day to this wonderful place I get to call home!

Toronto Journals, and Canadiana Journals, will be on show and for sale at the Canada 150+ show held at TEST Gallery for the entire month of July.

Go here for details.

Show Opening: Tonight!

Posted on June 30, 2017 by sproutspress

Join us this Friday, June 30, at the Toronto Etsy Street Team Gallery, 906 Queen St W from 6 to 9 pm for the opening of our Canada 150+ show! For the entire month of July we are hosting an art and craft show featuring Canadian makers wares inspired by Canada.

After about 4 billion years of geological history, and 14,000 years of human history, we’re taking the 150 year anniversary of Confederation as our cue to examine this country through art and craft. Artists and artisans will be showing work inspired by our environment, history and people, experiences of immigration, nature, geography and more.

For more information, please see the gallery/team website here.

Canada 150+

Posted on June 27, 2017 by sproutspress

What: Canada 150+ Art and Craft Show
Where: TEST Gallery, 906 Queen St. W., Toronto
When: July 1 – 30, 2017
*Opening reception Friday June 30; 6pm to 9pm.

For more information, please see show website here.

Summertime Notebooks!

Posted on June 22, 2017 by sproutspress

A big welcome to summer here in Toronto! Also, a big welcome to the newest addition to Sprouts Press journals: Summertime Notebooks!

These are a mix of cheery, lighthearted and classic designs that reflect the season. They’re the perfect size for portability, to places like the cafe patio, the beach, camp and the cottage. Each book is finished with a gold trimmed label on the front, to label your adventures, stories or sketches.

The full line of Summertime Notebooks are being added over the next few days to my Etsy shop. Keep an eye on the ‘Soft Cover Books’ section, found here.