Last Weekend to see Gathered Threads

It’s your last chance to see the group show I’m part of: Gathered Threads.  There are so many talented artists in this show, I’m honoured to be included.  It’s a gorgeous collection of fibre art that you won’t want to miss!

DETAILS
Gathered Threads is a curated group exhibition of textile and fibre artists.

January 18th – February 4th, 2018
Reception January  20th, 2-4pm
Graven Feather, 906 Queen St. W., Toronto

For hours & more info, please see show website here.

Paperhouse Studio + Sprouts Press!

On February 10, I’ll be teaching a new class at Paperhouse Studios: Painted Covers Bookbinding!!  I already love working with the fine folks at Paperhouse, and am really looking forward to introducing this class their.

DETAILS
Join us for a day of unique bookbinding! Students will learn basic paper decorating techniques using acrylic paint and how to bind a variation of the pamphlet stitch, and the bowtie stitch. Everyone will leave with 2 finished, hand bound, customized books.

When:  Saturday February 10, 2018. 11am – 3pm
Where: Paperhouse Studio, 180 Shaw Street, Toronto

For more information & to register, please go here.

Wordless Wednesday 24.01.18

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Gathered Threads

I’m pleased to share that I’ll have a few book work pieces in the latest gallery show at Graven Feather!  “Gathered Threads” is a curated group show of textile artists that explore the use of fibre.  The opening reception is this saturday January 20, (tomorrow), 2pm – 4pm and I’d love to see you there.

DETAILS:
Featuring:
Carolyn Eady | Saskia van Kampen | Pam Lobb | Bri Hoy| Born Solo Die Solo | Tammy Ratcliff | Janet Potter | Deniz Seker | Amy Rogers | Irina Schestakowich | Mickey Agnelli | Sarah Gaby-Trotz

Jan 18th – Feb 4th

Exhibition Hours
Thursday, Friday Saturday 12-6pm
Sunday 12-5pm

For more details, please see the show facebook event page here.

Wordless Wednesday 17.01.18

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2018 Workshops!

The first workshops of the year are just around the corner!  Registration is open and I’d love to see you in class.  Beginners are welcome as are more seasoned bookbinders.

Painted Longstitch/Linkstitch
Learn how to hand bind a soft cover book using the Longstitch Linkstitch technique!  First, students will learn basic paper decorating techniques using acrylic paint and a variety of implements.  Then students will incorporate these papers and bind it all into a book using Longstitch/Linkstitch.

When: Saturday February 3, 2018. 10am – 5pm
Where: Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild, 180 Shaw Street, Toronto

For more information & to register, please go here.

Wordless Wednesday 09.01.18

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Boxing Week Sale!

Let me start by saying how grateful I am to everyone who supports what I do.  Whether it’s making purchases, visiting shows, taking my workshops, or offering words of encouragement during crunch times – I truly appreciate all of it!  Thank You!!

So, I’m pleased to offer my annual Boxing Week Sale again this year.  I hope you’ll take a look and maybe treat yourself to something special.

DETAILS
-Everything in my Etsy shop is on sale for 30% off, when you order 2 or more items (any items!!  Yippee!)
-No coupon codes needed.
-Sale is open worldwide.
-Sale ends December 31, 2017.

Happy Holidays and have fun!

 

Last Show of the Season: Toronto Etsy Street Team Christmas Market

It’s the last show of 2017 for Sprouts Press!  Be sure to stop by and say Hello and pick up a last minute gift!

When: Saturday December 16, 11am – 5:30pm
Where: Church of Saint Stephen-in-the-Fields, 103 Bellevue Ave at College

For more information & to see the lookbook of vendors, go here.

Wordless Wednesday 13.12.17

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