Workshops

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At Big River Bindery we don’t want to have all the fun, so we offer workshops in printing and binding so you can try it out yourself. See the listings below for both long and short-term classes you can take.

Fall 2025 Workshops

IN-PERSON WORKSHOPS IN SCARBOROUGH, ON

Join us in-person for workshops at our new Scarborough location. These workshops happen evenings and weekends and offer topics hard to replicate on-line. The bindery equipment is available for use and materials are included in the price of the workshop.

NIGHT AND WEEKEND WORKSHOPS

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Introduction to the Book Arts
Thursday, 6:30 – 9:30
Sept 11
Sewn Board Binding
Mondays, 6:30 – 9:30
Sept 22 & 29
Botanical Gelatin Prints & Letterpress Text
Sat/Sun, 10:00 – 4:00
October 25 & 26

Letterpress
Sat/Sun 9:30 – 5:00
November 1 & 2
Multi-block Linocut Printmaking
Saturdays, 10:00 – 5:00
Nov 8 & 9
Intro to Linocut: Holiday Greeting Cards
Saturday, 10:00 – 4:00
Nov 22
Laced Paper Case
Thursdays 6:30 – 9:30
Nov 25 & Dec 2

CLASS REFUND POLICY
Students who cancel their registration more than 14 days prior to the first day of the class will receive a refund less a $25 administrative fee per student. Students cancelling their enrollment 14 days or less prior to the first day of the course are not eligible for a refund. Materials kits for online courses are not refundable once mailed. If Big River Bindery cancels a course, students will receive a full refund.


ONLINE WORKSHOPS


These online workshops have been offered in the past and we hope to offer them again soon. Take a look and we can let you know when they will be offered again.

Nag Hammadi Binding
Long & Link Stitch Books
Hard Cover Books

Introduction to the Book Arts
Clamshell Box
Book Structures for Photographers & Printmakers


If you don’t see what you want here, check out our list of past workshops at
https://bigriverbindery.com/pastworkshops/