L’Atelier Ecluse is a space dedicated to the contemporary practice of the book trade.Its workshops combine the infrastructure and know-how necessary for bookbinding, engraving, and typographic printing.Founded in 2022 on the banks of the Lachine Canal, it coexists with the industrial heritage and manufacturing history marking this sector of Montreal.

Yannick Allen-V. is a contemporary artisan and artist based in Montreal. After several years working in the world of paper and bookbinding, he founded Atelier Ecluse in 2022 as a meeting platform for practitioners interested in the subject of books.

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Toutes nos lignes de journaux sont fabriquées entièrement à la main dans nos ateliers. Nos produits contiennent exclusivement du papier fait main 100% coton, idéal pour l’écriture et le dessin avec médiums secs ou humides. Chaque étape de réalisation met en pratique des outils et méthodes traditionnels, assurant le calibre d’exception de notre travail.

Our three lines of journal are entirely made by hand in our ateliers. Our products contain exclusively 100% cotton handmade paper, ideal for writing and drawing with dry or wet medium. Each step of fabrication employs traditional techniques and equipment, ensuring the exceptional caliber of our work.

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