Autumn - 2002 - Volume 14

Study Opportunities

Northern Centre for Book Arts

Limp Vellum and Semi-Limp
Vellum 9th-10th December 2002, 10.00-16.30, Cost £140.00

Book Arts Week
10th-14th February 2003, 10.00-16.30, Cost £200.00

Photograph Album Making
10th-11th March 2003, 10.00-16.30, Cost £110.00

Historical and Cultural Binding Techniques
Islamic Binding, Coptic Binding and Japanese Scroll Making
10th-14th April 2003, 10.00-16.30, Cost £325.00 (Japanese Scroll Making only £145.00 - 2 days)

Account Book Binding
23rd, 24th, 30th and 31st May, 10.00-16.30, Cost £280.00

Foundation Course - Introduction to Hand Bookbinding
This course is designed as an introduction to hand bookbinding, single and multi-section books, box-making, repair work and book design.
February 2003, to run over several weekend, one weekend per month.

Further details on these courses are available from:
NCBA, Northern Centre for Book Arts
Cheapside Chambers Rooms 85-88, 3rd Floor
43, Cheapside BRADFORD
BD1 4HP, UK
Tel +44 (0) 1274 776649
e-mail: fullbound@aol.com

Craft Guild of Dallas

Thursday Afternoon Lab
Thursdays, 7th November 2002 - 23rd January 2003, 15.00-18.00, Cost $12.00
The bookbinding studio opens its doors to students who enjoy working on independent projects. During lab times an experienced binder will be on hand to answer questions and assist participants in the use of equipment. Open Studio provides bookbinding students the opportunity to utilise our facility for work on individual projects.

Advanced Bookbinding
Thursdays, 7th November 2002 - 23rd January 2003, 19.00-22.00, Tuition: $176 (9 weeks)
For the accomplished bookbinder who wants to be challenged at a higher level, this class covers more advanced techniques. Students will explore a variety of projects ranging from case bound books to slip cases, book boxes, and unusual bindings, sometimes focusing on decorative paper techniques. Learn the process of book-edge decoration, and options for cover design

Bookbinding and Document Conservation
Mondays, 4th, November 2002 - 20th January 2003, 19.00-22.00, Tuition: $195 (10 weeks)
Open to all levels of bibliophiles interested in salvaging, restoring, and preserving books and prints of personal value. We will review the structure of the book and traditional methods of bookbinding in whatever depth is individually required. Then together, we will plan the approach to each student's books, assemble materials, and decide on the techniques. This class is designed to challenge the student's ingenuity, creativity, and flexibility in handling repair, reconstruction, and preservation of books and prints. Archival box construction will be taught to house those valuable documents in such poor condition that binding is not feasible. As the class proceeds, some experimentation may be pursued in the areas of fumigation, end paper matching, salvaging water-soaked items, non-destructive bleaching, cellophane tape removal, encapsulation, and other areas as suggested by the student. The instructor and the student will explore together special chemicals, exhaust vents, freezer equipment, and pumps that are required but are not now available.

Exploring Book Structures
Tuesdays, 5th November 2002 - 21st January 2003, 09.30-12.30, Tuition: $195 (10 weeks)
Tuesdays, 5th November 2002 - 21st January 2003, 13.00-16.00, Tuition: $195 (10 weeks)
This course is designed for both beginning and continuing students of bookbinding. It introduces students to the rudiments of making books by hand and techniques for refining skills. Explore traditional and contemporary book structures, and learn to make a book using techniques and materials that will long endure. Beginners will work on specific projects, beginning with the simplest pamphlet binding and progressing to a multiple signature case binding with a rounded spine; continuing students will engage in projects of their own choice; and all students will be given the opportunity to work on a project where everyone learns new structures and decorative techniques.

Advanced Restoration
Tuesdays, 5th November - 17th December 2002, 18.30 - 21.30, Tuition: $175.00 (7 weeks)
For individuals who have completed Restoration 1 & 5. This ongoing class is oriented towards the individuals' needs & interests in all area of restoration. Projects will be drawn from student work, with lectures and demonstrations. Session II will introduce leather rebacking techniques.

Further information on these and other allied courses may be found by writing to:
The Craft Guild of Dallas
14325 Proton, Dallas, Texas 75244-3512
Tel (972) 490 0303 www.craftguildofdallas.com

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