Next weekend I’m debuting a brand new bookbinding class: The Art & Craft of Tiny Books. There are still a few spaces so I wanted to invite you to join in the fun! 
It’s a two day class, and we’ll explore 4 different structures, each one teaching different bookmaking skills. We’ll re-purpose old books, use fancy papers, and bits and remnants from previous projects. 
Of course, this means that there will be time to play with materials and personalize your set of books, making them perfect for gifting or keeping.
Everyone will leave with at least 4 finished mini books, but likely more as time permits.
If I’ve piqued your interest, here are the details you need:
When: Saturday & Sunday December 1 & 2, 2018 (10am – 5pm both days)
Where: CBBAG Bindery, 180 Shaw St.
For more information & to register, please go here.
*Please note that registration closes Wednesday at 11:59pm.
For now, here’s my favourite part so far: sewing endbands from scratch! I think I’m drawn to the pearly sheen of the silk thread, the rich colours and the patterns for wrapping them. 
Last week I promised to continue with the series of posts about the Bradel Binding I was working on (last week was sewn headbands). I’m so thrilled to be able to use paper I marbled myself as the covers. 
This is what the vat looks like just before dipping the paper in. The washed-out design (with terrible ceiling reflections) is actually the paint sitting on top of the fluid. We had about 5 minutes to perfect our designs before the paint started falling into the vat, making it impossible to pick up on the paper. While this wasn’t my favourite design, I did learn a lot from each technique and can’t wait to try it again!
Just a simple single bead with silk thread onto a single core. Perhaps it’s because I get to use a needle and thread, or perhaps it’s because of instant gratification (no pressing or drying time!), but I really enjoy sewing headbands. It’s still fairly new to me, but I am hooked!
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