East End Folks: Upcoming Bookbinding Class!

Posted on April 19, 2018 by sproutspress

I’ll be at the gorgeous studio-shop of Gotamago on June 9 teaching the popular Bookbinding Sampler class. If you missed it last time, now’s your chance!

In this sampler-style bookbinding workshop students will learn the tools of the trade with easy, softcover bookbinding techniques to create unique, handmade books. Everyone will leave with three finished notebooks, made by (their own!) hand.

What: Bookbinding Sampler Workshop For Beginners
When: Saturday, June 9, 2018, 11:00am-3:00pm
Where: Gotamago, 1231 Woodbine Avenue, Toronto

For more information and to register for this class, please go here.

See you in class!

Posted on April 13, 2018 by sproutspress

Join us this Sunday for an afternoon of paper fun! In this class students will learn how to hand stitch your own Travelers Notebook inserts.

First, students will learn about the tools of the trade, then we’ll craft the notebooks in an easy to follow book binding method that is suitable for the Travelers Notebook REGULAR SIZE. We will have a selection of papers (grid, craft, etc), that will make for some amazing customized notebooks for your TN. One you learn the skills, you will be able to make all kinds of inserts in different sizes.

Suitable for beginners, everyone leaves with as many 4 or 5 inserts as they can make in the time allotted.

What: Travellers Notebook Insert Making – a Bookbinding Workshop
When: Sunday April 15, 2018. 1pm – 5pm
Where: Paper Plus Cloth, 1340 Queen Street West, Toronto

For more information & to register, please go here.

(photo: Paper Plus Cloth)

Wordless Wednesday 11.04.18

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New Workshop Travelers Notebook Insert Making!

Posted on April 5, 2018 by sproutspress

A brand new bookbinding workshop is scheduled for a couple of weeks away! Join me at the beautiful and inspiring paper goods shop: Paper Plus Cloth for this new class.

Students will learn how to hand stitch your own Travelers Notebook inserts. First, students will learn about the tools of the trade, then we’ll craft the notebooks in an easy to follow book binding method that is suitable for the Travelers Notebook REGULAR SIZE. We will have a selection of papers (grid, craft, etc), that will make for some amazing customized notebooks for your TN. Once you learn the skills, you will be able to make all kinds of inserts in different sizes.

When: Sunday April 15, 2018 1pm – 5pm
Where: Paper Plus Cloth, 1340 Queen St. West, Toronto

For more information & to register, please go here.

Wordless Wednesday 04.04.18

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Sprouts Press + Gotamago

Posted on April 2, 2018 by sproutspress

Time for another bookbinding workshop!

This Saturday I’ll be at Gotamago, in the east end of Toronto, teaching a class for beginners. We’ll learn three different, easy bookbinding techniques and everyone leaves with finished notebooks!

When: Saturday, April 7th, 2018, 11:00am-3:00pm
Place: Gotamago Studio-Shop, 1231 Woodbine Ave, Toronto
*For more information & to register, please see Gotamago’s website.

Open House!

Posted on March 29, 2018 by sproutspress

This evening CBBAG (Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild) is hosting an Open House to celebrate the new bindery!!

DATE: Thurs March 29, 2018
TIME: 6:00 – 10:00 pm
PLACE: 180 Shaw Street Suite 102
*New Location n. of Queen St. W.

For more details about the evening, like activities, prizes and more, go here.

NEW East End Bookbinding Workshop!

Posted on March 27, 2018 by sproutspress

For the first time ever, Sprouts Press will be offering bookbinding classes in the east end of Toronto!! I’ll be at the stunning Gotamago Studio – Shop on Woodbine, north of Bloor.

Carolyn will share several of the techniques she uses in a class suitable for beginners. Students will create three notebooks using different binding styles and paper selections. These handcrafted notebooks can be used as sketchbooks, diaries, travel journals, or as a special place to gather your thoughts.

*Bonus: While in class, take some time to browse the well-curated collection of handmade wares for sale.

What: Bookbinding Sampler Workshops for Beginners
When: Saturday, April 7th, 2018, 11:00am-3:00pm
Where: Gotamago Studio – Shop, 1231 Woodbine Ave, Toronto

For more details & to register, please go here.

What the Fukunishi?

Posted on March 23, 2018 by sproutspress

Opening reception is tomorrow, 2pm – 4pm at Graven Feather Gallery; 906 Queen St West!!! There are a LOT of gorgeous pieces in this show, make it out if you can!

Ex Libris!

Posted on March 22, 2018 by sproutspress

I’m so excited for a NEW workshop!! It’s a bit different than my usual classes, but every bit as fun and rewarding.

Learn how to design, create, and print your own Ex Libris bookplate! In this workshop students will learn basic relief printing techniques, using 3″ x 3″ softoleum blocks and lino cutting tools. Simple designs will be encouraged for beginners. Then students will print their blocks in a small edition of 10, in one colour, creating the perfect adornment for their book collection!

When: Sunday March 25, 2018. 10am – 5pm
Where: Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild, 180 Shaw St., Unit 102, Toronto.

For more information & to register, please go here.