Studio Sunday (on a Monday!)

Posted on December 14, 2015 by sproutspress

Yesterday was my last bookbinding workshop for 2015! I’m so happy with the response these classes have received, and how eager people in learning to make their own handbound books!!With that in mind, I’m pleased to announce that there are some new workshops for 2016! I’ve kept everyone’s favourites and added a couple of new classes (and a new location!) to the roster. While you don’t have to have any prior bookbinding experience to take my classes, they are great chance to dust off your bookbinding skills and get a refresher in technique.

Longstitch/Linkstitch Bookbinding Workshop
When: Sunday January 24, 1pm – 4pm & Sunday March 13, 1pm – 4pm.
Where: Graven Feather 906 Queen Street West, Toronto

Hard Cover Arrow Stitch Journal Workshop
When: Sunday February 28, 1pm – 4pm & Sunday April 17, 1pm – 4pm
Where: Graven Feather 906 Queen Street West, Toronto

Creative Coptic Bookbinding Workshop

When: Sunday February 21, 2016. 10am – 5pm

Where: CBBAG (Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild), 80 Ward Street, Toronto

Hard Cover Coptic Bookbinding Workshop

When: Sunday March 6, 2016. 10am – 4pm

Where: Guelph School of Art, 125 Wyndham St. North. Guelph, Ontario.

Pro Tip: Workshops are a great gift for that hard-to-buy-for person on your holiday shopping list, especially if you plan a day of it and take the class together! (Most of my Toronto workshops start at 1pm, why not go for brunch and then a class?)

Make something for the holidays!

Posted on December 11, 2015 by sproutspress

Join me for a fun book making workshop this sunday! Read on for details.

This sunday I’m back at Graven Feather teaching another bookbinding workshop, just in time for holiday giving!!

Learn how to design and craft your own hand bound journal, to keep or gift! This workshop will introduce you to the basic process of hand decorating paper for use as book covers, and then how to incorporate it into a hand bound book using the Longstitch Linkstitch technique. No previous art experience is required.

When: Sunday December 13, 1pm – 4pm
Where: Graven Feather, 906 Queen St. West, Toronto
Cost: $65, materials included.

For more information and to register, go here.

See you at the Parkdale Flea!

Posted on March 15, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 159/365

I’ll be vending my wares today at the Parkdale Flea! Come out and say Hi!!

The show runs from 10am till 5pm at Goodfellas Gallery (1266 Queen St. West).

The Studio on a Saturday

Posted on March 14, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 158/365

A simple studio day from last week: working on orders and prepping for shows! (See my show schedule to find out which ones are happening THIS weekend!)

Creative Bookbinding

Posted on March 12, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 156/365

I’m teaching another Creative Bookbinding workshop in one week at Little House in the City. That’s right, we listened to your requests and are offering a weeknight workshop in response!

Where: Little House in the City 555 Parliament Street, Toronto
When: Thursday March 19, 6:30pm – 9:30pm

To learn more and register, please go here.

Farewell Wintertime

Posted on March 10, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 154/365

An ode to the end of winter. I’ve pulled together my most wintery, icy blue and white items as a farewell to the season of snow and freezing temperatures. Mostly because it’s time for spring, but also because I love the beauty of winter.

Clockwise from the top left:
Indigo Starburst Journal hand dyed paper in indigo, Wintertime Bookbinding Kit makes 2 notebooks, Mini Pocket Notes Journal hardcover journal that fits in your hand as well as your bag, White Linen Pouch screenprinted with Thistles in aqua, Navy Watercolour Sketchbook with ribbon bookmark, Quick Notes Notebook handpainted in Indigo and Silver, Paper Moon Book Earrings made from reclaimed papers, Starburst Journal in blue and white Florentine pattern.

Studio 205

Posted on March 7, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 151/365

Today is the grand opening of a new shop in Hamilton, Studio 205! Sprouts Press is proud to be a part of this shop alongside 22 other talented makers and artists.

If you’re in Hamilton stop by for treats and coffee (and some loose leaf teas, we’ve been told!) and check out the diversity of handmade products! Sprouts Press has a full line of products showcased, including journals, sketchbooks, book jewellery and bookbinding kits. And keep your eyes open for workshops in the near future as they have a classroom space in the basement.

Pop Up – Coming Soon!

Posted on March 6, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 150/365

In exactly one week Sprouts Press will have a 3 day pop up shop at Freedom Clothing Collective!

If you haven’t been to this gem of a shop you need to go and check it out. They carry a gorgeous collection of work by local designers, artists and artisans. You can find things like: unique jewellery, greeting cards, amazing clothing, body care, and the list goes on.

Where: Freedom Clothing Collective, 939 Bloor Street West, Toronto
When: Friday March 13 – Sunday March 15, 2015

I will be there in person on friday March 13, so stop by to chat books and say Hello. Otherwise the lovely ladies of Freedom Clothing Collective will be there, check it out if you’re in the area!

See you at Graven Feather!

Posted on March 5, 2015 by sproutspress

Day 149/365

This is the last call, the final reminder, the almost last chance to join me this saturday at Graven Feather for a bookbinding workshop! There are only one or two spots left so act quickly!

However, if you miss out this time around, there is another workshop scheduled for Saturday April 11, same time and same place.

To find out more about both workshops and to register, go here.