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Painted Cover Journal Workshop
Only a couple of spots left at my next bookbinding workshop, this Saturday! Read on for details.
Learn the basics of using acrylic paint creatively and then use a simple bookbinding stitch to turn it into a set of two notebooks.
When: Saturday October 14 2017, 1:30PM – 4:30PM
Where: Brant Hills Branch, Burlington Public Library. 2255 Brant Street, Burlington, ON
For more information, please go here.
Variations on Coptic Journals
Today I’m busy binding books and keeping abreast of the ‘make everything in time for holiday shows’ schedule. But I’m also pondering this design from a couple of years ago. Specifically, the bound-in bookmarks, complete with bead and coin detail (or without).
Personally, I love bookmarks in my journals, for easy access to the next blank page. I think they also add a bit of a finishing touch and complete the experience of using the book. But what about in larger books? Sketchbook size? If you have any thoughts on this, I’d love to know! Leave a comment below.
Quick Notes
Etsy Made in Canada
In less than a month it’s the Etsy Made in Canada show! As always, I’ll be vending at the MaRS building here in Toronto, right by Queens Park subway station. There are so many talented makers at this show, it’s one you won’t want to miss.
When: September 23, 10am – 6pm
Where: MaRS Building, 101 College Street (right by Queens Park subway station)
For more information, please see the website for the MaRS show here.
This year Etsy has put together a wonderful website showcasing all the shows happening on this day, right across Canada. Go here to check it out!
Making Artist’s Books: Join me!
Even though it’s not till the end of the month, I’m really looking forward to this new bookbinding class I’ll be teaching at CBBAG; ‘End to End Artist’s Books’!
It’s a collaborative-style class, where we all work together to create a gorgeous intermingling cover. 
Then I’ll teach everyone a few bookbinding techniques using these covers. Everyone leaves with a finished project, and all skill levels are welcome!
What: ‘End to End Artist’s Book’, a bookbinding workshop
When: Saturday September 3 – Sunday October 1: 10am – 5pm both days
Where: Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild, 180 Shaw St., Unit 102, Toronto
For more information & to register, please go here.
Cozy Journals
Autumn is my favourite season, full of colour and beauty. I love the crispness in the air (it’s the only time of year I actually eat apples, preferably right from the tree). And, of course, it means that my sketching and journalling habits start changing to an indoors activity.
I know I’ve said this before, but I just love the tactile quality fabric-covered journals offer. For example, the journals pictured above are all covered in plaid fabric and paired with reclaimed leather and brass closures. They are cozy and soft, perfect for Autumn notes!
For details and more photos of these gems, go here.
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Back to School!
In case you missed it, the Sprouts Press’Back to School Sale’ has already started! You have just over a week, till September 11, to pick out your school supplies!
BONUS: If you’re local to Toronto and prefer to pick up your order, I’ll waive the shipping fee! Just send me a note prior to purchase so we can arrange a date/time.
For more details please see the previous blog post here.
Click here to go straight to the sale!
Wordless Wednesday 23.08.17
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