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 2026 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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Sat / Sun 9:30 – 4:30
October 17 & 18
Thursday, 6:30 – 9:30
October 22
Thursday, 6:30 – 9:30
November 5
Thursdays, 6:30 – 9:30
November 12 & 19
Wednesday, 6:30 – 9:30
November 18
Tuesday, 6:30 – 9:30
December 1
Sat / Sun, 9:30 – 4:30
November 28 & 29
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 canceling their enrollment 14 days or less prior to the first day of the course are not eligible for a refund. If Big River Bindery cancels a course, students will receive a full refund.
TEACHING OUTSIDE THE SHOP
We teach with partner organizations from time to time. Check out the offerings by Andrew at the following organizations.
Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild
University of St Michaels College at the University of Toronto, Continuing Education
The American Academy of Bookbinding
If you don’t see what you want here, check out our list of past workshops at
https://bigriverbindery.com/pastworkshops/