February 2019
Buttonhole bookbinding
In this easy yet elegant binding, folded sections of paper are sewn through a stiffened paper cover with a decorative beaded stitch that beautifully frames an open slot in the book’s spine, offering a glimpse of the pages within. Stitching wrapped around the head and foot of the reinforced paper spine gives the look of a thread headband at the edges of the spine. The product is a sturdy and solid book that you’ll love to use for writing or…
Find out more »Introduction to hand papermaking
In this fun class you will learn the basics of hand papermaking and make your own beautiful sheets of paper to use in your art, craft, and bookbinding projects or simply to use as one-of-a-kind stationery. We will discuss tools and techniques for making pulp, and you will learn how to pull sheets from several different batches of high quality cotton paper pulp that's been prepared in advancefor you. All materials are provided and you will make at least 10-15…
Find out more »March 2019
Letterpress posters
In this fun class you will learn the basics of setting type, designing and printing your own 9×12″ letterpress poster. Use our collection of wood and metal types and ornaments to create your own unique design. If you have your own letterpress plates or carved linoblocks, those can be incorporated as well. You will print six posters using heavyweight white poster paper or your choice of several other fun colours we have in stock, and you will have the option…
Find out more »Collage party!
Join us for a fun collage party! All materials are included, and you will receive one of our mixed paper collage packs (which you can dig into at the party or save for later), your choice of paper or bookboard* to use as a substrate, use of our studio tools, and free run of our vast collection of found and vintage papers, beautiful one-of-a-kind papers printed in our studio, fun picture books to cut up, rub-on letters, vintage clip-art, and…
Find out more »Coptic bookbinding with collage cover
Coptic binding is an ancient bookbinding method in which folded sections of paper are sewn together between rigid covers to create a decorative chain stitch across the exposed spine. This is an ideal method for binding albums and sketchbooks, as the book can be laid open entirely flat. This class runs fro two weeks on Wednesday evenings, March 6 & 13, from 7 to 9:30pm. In the first session you will prepare your cover and will have time to make…
Find out more »Paper marbling
In this fun class you will learn how to create beautiful marble patterns on paper. In paper marbling, paint is suspended onto the surface of specially prepared thickened water and combed or swirled into intricate patterns, then transferred onto sheets of paper. These lusciously patterned sheets were traditionally used in bookbinding, but you can also use your finished papers in scrapbooks, collages, greeting cards, or even just framed for the wall! All materials are provided, and you will create between…
Find out more »Reductive colour linocut (3 week class)
Reductive linocut is a full colour printing method in which each successive layer of colour is carved and printed from a single sheet of linoleum. In this three-session class you will design and create an edition of six to ten prints using up to four separate colours. This is a fast paced class and we will get right into carving our blocks on the first day, so you should come prepared with an idea or a drawing for a 6…
Find out more »Crossed structure bookbinding
Crossed structure is a fun and easy supported binding in which the sewing supports are part of a two-piece slotted cover that can be customized and decorated in numerous ways. We will be making a paper cover in the class, but this binding will work with fabric, leather, felt, book cloth, and many more materials. This class runs for two weeks on Tuesday evenings, March 19 & 26, from 7 to 9:30pm. In the first session you will have time…
Find out more »Monotype 1: Paper relief
In this class you will create richly layered one-of-a-kind prints in full colour using cut and torn paper assembled into a printing plate. Paper relief is an easy technique for producing monoprints mixing bold solids with complex atmospheric textures. If you enjoy making papercuts, this is a way that you can use that traditional method in printmaking! All materials, including paper, are provided, and you will leave the class with at least two beautiful finished print. Depending on how you…
Find out more »Introduction to Hand Papermaking
In this fun hands-on class you will learn the basics of hand papermaking and make your own beautiful sheets of paper to use in your art, craft, and bookbinding projects or simply to use as one-of-a-kind stationery. We will discuss tools and techniques for making pulp, and you will learn how to pull sheets from several different batches of high quality cotton paper pulp that's been prepared in advance for you. All materials are provided and you will make at…
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