Learn the Coptic Stitch

Posted on May 19, 2017 by sproutspress

In less than a week I’ll be offering the next Sprouts Press bookbinding workshop over at Toronto’s First Post Office, which is also a museum!

What: Coptic Stitch Bookbinding Workshop
When: Thursday May 25, 6pm – 9pm
Where: Toronto’s First Post Office, 260 Adelaide St East, Toronto

Sound like fun? Go here to register!

NOTE: If you’ve missed the registration for this class, or simply cannot attend this day, never fear! There are more bookbinding workshops scheduled for June. Go here to see the full roster.

Bookbinding Class at Paperhouse Studio

Posted on May 16, 2017 by sproutspress

Something new for Sprouts Press is about to start! I’ll be teaching two workshops in a new space: Paperhouse Studios! This is a gorgeous, light-filled studio where all sorts of paper arts and creativity happens. If you haven’t been there before and you’ve signed up for this class, it’s worth arriving a bit early to get a tea, check out the Koffler Gallery and the general community of the building.

An excerpt from the course description:
“Students will be introduced to the basics of decorating cover paper with acrylic paint and a variety of tools. Followed by a quick introduction to bookbinding and the tools of the trade, students will then learn the Longstitch/Linkstitch bookbinding technique and incorporate the decorated papers.”

When: Saturday June 10, 2017 11am – 3pm
Where: Paperhouse Studio, 180 Shaw St., Toronto
Sound good? Go here to learn more & register!

Wordless Wednesday 26.04.17

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The Wayzgoose!

Posted on April 24, 2017 by sproutspress

It’s the Wayzgoose Book Arts Fair this saturday!! If you can, take the trip out to Grimsby and join in the book & paper fun! Sprouts Press will be there along with many other talented book artists, paper makers, marblers, small presses and such!

When: Saturday April 29, 2017 9am – 5pm
Where: Grimbsy Public Art Gallery, 18 Carnegie Lane, Grimsby, Ontario

For more information, please see the event page here.

Take the House & Home Spring Decorating Quiz! Win a $500 Etsy Gift Card!!

Posted on April 20, 2017 by sproutspress

Here’s a fun thing: Etsy has collaborated with House & Home to create a spring decorating quiz and video – featuring many local makers’ products! (Sprouts Press included!!)

Take the quiz, watch the video and see if you can spot the Sprouts Press journal!! And while you’re at it, enter your quiz results to be entered in a contest to win a $500 Etsy gift card!! Woot!

Sound like fun? Take the quiz here. Contest closes June 6, 2017.

Wordless Wednesday 19.04.17

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Sampler Workshop

Posted on April 18, 2017 by sproutspress

This coming saturday I’ll be offering a Bookbinding Sampler Workshop at the new Toronto Etsy Street Team bricks and mortar location! (formerly Graven Feather)

Spend an afternoon learning the basics of bookbinding and the tools of the trade. In this workshop, students will learn 3 simple softcover bindings. This is a hands-on class and everyone will leave with 3 small sample books.

Pre-registration is required, please go here for all details and to register.

Bookbinding for Beginners

Posted on April 13, 2017 by sproutspress

It’s the start of a new space for the Toronto Etsy Street Team at 906 Queen Street West here in Toronto! And I’m so happy to share that I’ll be offering my Bookbinding Sampler Workshop for Beginners at this new space (formerly Graven Feather).

What: Bookbinding Sampler Workshop – Beginner
When: Saturday April 22, 2017 1pm – 4pm
Where: Toronto Etsy Street Team, 906 Queen St. W., Toronto

For more information and to register, please go here.

Makeology Spring Market!

Posted on April 10, 2017 by sproutspress

The Spring Makeology Market is just around the corner! Join us April 15 from 11am – 5pm for a day of handmade goodness!

What: Spring Makeology Craft Fair
When: Saturday April 15, 2017 11am – 5pm
Where: Hamilton Museum of Steam & Technology, 900 Woodward Avenue, Hamilton

For more information, please see the show website here.

Studio Sunday

Posted on April 9, 2017 by sproutspress

Today in the studio it’s all business, no bookbinding. Instead, I’m newsletter-writing to share all the great events, workshops and news with folks, maybe like you, who love to hear about these sorts of things.

To get on this list, please register yourself here.