Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild Winter + Spring 2009 Schedule

2009WKSP-07
Late Coptic Binding
Instructor: Don Taylor
Location: CBBAG Bindery
Duration: 4 Sundays: Mar. 29, Apr. 5, 19, 26
Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Course fee: $320 members/$380 non-members*
Materials fee: $50.00 payable to the instructor
Prerequisites: none
This four-day course will examine the materials and methods of 7th C Coptic book production. The book will have double boards of layered papyrus, tooled and incised calf covers with exposed gold leaf and painted details, and bone and silver clasps. This is bookbinding before the invention of printing or publishers or even of paper itself. The result will be a unique and beautiful book.

2009WKSP-08
Japanese Book Structures
Instructor: Brian Maloney
Location: CBBAG Bindery
Duration: 1 day: Saturday, Apr. 18
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Course fee: $95
Materials fee: $20
Prerequisites: none
Participants in this one-day workshop will learn the principles behind classic Japanese style binding structures and the techniques involved in making them. Three historic models - the Kangxi (or 4 hole binding), the Flutter Book, and the Account Book will be made.

2009WKSP-09
Millimeter Binding
Instructor: Betsy Palmer Eldridge
Location: 24 Castle Frank Cres.
Duration: 2 days: Sat. & Sun., Apr. 18 & 19
Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Course fee: $160 members/$220 non-members*
Materials fee: $20 payable to the instructor
Prerequisites: BookbindingII or permission of the instructor
This two-day workshop will introduce the “Millimeterband”. Common in northern Europe after WWII when materials were in short supply, the millimeter binding is still popular. Students will make one or two models, as time allows.

2009WKSP-10
Secret Belgian Binding
Instructor: Louise Granahan
Location: CBBAG Bindery
Duration: 1 day: Sat., Apr. 25
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Course fee: $95
Materials fee: $20 payable to the instructor
Prerequisites: Some bookbinding, boxmaking, or sewing experience or permission of the instructor
This one-day workshop introduces an historical binding attributed to the Belgians. Many options are available in the decoration of the book. This binding yields an attractive and very sturdy book with a decorative pattern of coloured waxed linen threads on the spine.

2009-WKSP-11
Pop-up Extravaganza
Instructor: Paul Johnson
Location: CBBAG Bindery
Duration: 1 day: Fri., May 1
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Course fee: $160 members/$220 non-members*
Materials fee: included in course fee
Prerequisites: none
Make a pop-up book of a haunted house, a giant's castle, or a pirate sailing boat and so much more. Some pop-ups can be made by using just scissors, but a spot or two of glue can make the kind of pop-up books seen in book stores. An exciting day of making pop-up books by one of the U.K.'s leading paper engineers.

2009WKSP-12
A Box of Fireworks
Instructor: Paul Johnson
Location: CBBAG Bindery
Duration: 1 day: Sat., May 2
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Course fee: $160 members/$220 non-members*
Materials fee: included in course fee
Prerequisites: none
No one can wrest more surprise from a few pieces of paper than Paul Johnson. This class starts with participants making a paper origami box. Then they will construct an extending pop-up book that 'grows' out of the box. As the book lifts, pages pop out from the sides like a pyrotechnic display! It's great fun to make and, amazingly, requires only paper, scissors, and glue.

2009WKSP-13
The Permanently Open Page
Instructor: Paul Johnson
Location: CBBAG Bindery
Duration: 1 day: Sun., May 3
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Course fee: $160 members/$220 non-members*
Materials fee: included in course fee
Prerequisites: none
Construct a 3-dimensional book that hangs on the wall instead of sitting on a shelf. Class begins with a look at books Paul has designed to display as reliefs or hung as pictures. Participants make 3D models using these techniques. Finally, several of these models are incorporated into a single book and experimenting with different paper-engineering techniques.

2009WKSP-14
Ebru - Watercolour Marbling
Instructor: Pam Belshaw
Location: CBBAG Bindery
Duration: 2 days, Sat. & Sun., May 9 & 10
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Course fee: $160 members/$220 non-members*
Prerequisites: none
This workshop presents the fundamental techniques of marbling and covers the following topics: a short history of Turkish marbling; materials, tools and equipment; patterns and styles; and an understanding of what constitutes good or poor results. Participants are encouraged to develop an eye for patterns, colour, and creative combinations.

2009WKSP-15
Creating Book Cloth
Instructor: Brian Maloney
Location: CBBAG Bindery
Duration: 2 days: Sat. & Sun., May 23 & 24
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Course fee: $160 members/$220 non-members*
Materials fee: $40 payable to the instructor
Prerequisites: none
With a little patience and skill almost any cloth can be turned to book cloth. In this workshop participants will make their own samples of book cloth, both lined and starch filled, using a vast array of fabrics, and experimenting with various ways of adding colour and texture.

2009WKSP-16
Bookbinding II Intensive
Instructor: Dan Mezza
Location: CBBAG Bindery
Duration: 6 days: Mon. - Sat., May 25 - 30
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Course fee: $480 members/$540 non-members*
Materials fee: $30 payable to the instructor
Prerequisites: BookbindingI or permission of the instructor
This six-day course introduces intermediate techniques, such as rounding and backing and sewn end bands, necessary for traditional binding structures. Participants will sew two models, completing one as a German case binding and the other as either a Bradel or split board binding.

2009WKSP-17
Decorating Washi (Japanese paper) with Books in Mind
Instructor: Sigrid Blohm
Location: The Japanese Paper Place, 77 Brock Ave.
Duration: 1 day: Sun., May 31
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Course fee: $95
Materials fee: $25 payable to the instructor
Prerequisites: none
The workshop will explore washi paper. Its inherent strength, absorbency, and malleability make it an excellent choice for use in books — as covers, end papers, or even text block. Participants will experiment with some traditional Japanese techniques such as shibori (shaped resist, including orizome or fold-dyeing), momi-gami (crumpled paper) as well as mono-printing, direct painting and other more free-form mark-making. A variety hand- and machine-made washi and an assortment of dyes and water-based paints will be available. Konnyaku starch for adding strength to some papers both before and after dyeing will be used.

2009WKSP-18
Lightweight Boxing
Instructor: Louise Granahan
Location: CBBAG Bindery
Duration: 1 evening: Fri., June 5
Hours: 6 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Course fee: $40
Materials Fee: $15 payable to the instructor
Prerequisites: none
In this evening workshop, participants learn to make an attractive drop-spine box covered with bookcloth and chiyogami. No previous box making experience is necessary for this workshop.

2008-WKSP-19
Heavyweight Boxing
Instructor: Louise Granahan
Location: CBBAG Bindery
Duration: 1 day: Sat., June 6
Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Course fee: $95
Materials Fee: $30 payable to the instructor
Prerequisites: Lightweight Boxing or some bookbinding or box making experience, or permission of the instructor
Make a lovely tower box with 4 separate compartments and a lid. Learn how to make proper hinges, how to cover boxes neatly, and how to fit boxes properly. This box will be covered in chiyogami and bookcloth.

2009 WKSP-20
Leather Workshop
Instructor: Betsy Palmer Eldridge
Location: 24 Castle Frank Cres.
Duration: 2 days: Sat. & Sun., June 6 & 7
Hours: 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Course fee: $160 members/$220 non-members*
Materials fee: $30 payable to the instructor
Prerequisites: Bookbinding II or permission of the instructor
This 2-day workshop will be a comprehensive introduction to the different types of leather and paring techniques used in bookmaking.

VISITING ARTIST
2009WKSP-21
Flag Books: Interplay of Image and Text
Instructor: Karen Hanmer
Location: CBBAG Bindery
Duration: 2 days: Sat. & Sun., June 13 & 14
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Course fee: $300 members/$360 non-members*
Materials fee: $35 included in course fee
Prerequisites: none
In this two-day workshop students will make two different styles of flag books based on Hedi Kyle's original accordion folded spine structure. For both styles a sample will be made from kits provided by the instructor, plus a more finished book with students' imagery and hand written text as time permits. Students should bring one or more sets of three to five, related or contrasting, images printed fairly large on an 8-1/2" x 11" page, and two brief text passages per set of images. Some of these images will be photocopied before use, so choose those that will read well with some loss of detail.

2009WKSP-22
Protective Enclosures Intensive
Instructor: Dan Mezza
Location: CBBAG Bindery
Duration: 5 days: Mon. - Fri., June 15 - 19
Hours: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Course fee: $400 members/$460 non-members*
Materials fee: $35 payable to the instructor
Prerequisites: BookbindingI or permission of the instructor
This workshop will be of particular interest to librarians, collection care specialists and private collectors. It will introduce many methods currently used to protect book materials. Participants will make several models, such as a paper slipcase, a double tray clam shell box, a portfolio and a number of other protective enclosures.

2009-WKSP-23
Printing Intensive
Instructors: Crispin and Jan Elsted
Location: Barbarian Press, Mission BC (Accommodation information provided upon registration)
Duration: 6 days: Mon. - Sat., July 6 - 11
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Maximum 5 students
Course fee: $540 members/$600 non-members*
Materials fee: $30 payable to the instructors
Prerequisites: none
This six-day intensive workshop will be an introduction to hand composition, letterpress printing & design. It will begin with a brief introduction to type and typographical history, with special attention to the private press. Participants will be guided through design, handsetting, printing, and sewing of a 4- or 8-page pamphlet in an edition of a dozen copies, with detailed instruction in all the skills required. Although no prerequisite is required, those who have had previous printing experience will find the course useful, since instruction will be tailored to individual capabilities and needs.

2009WKSP-24
Bookbinding III Intensive
Instructor: Dan Mezza
Location: CBBAG Bindery
Duration: 6 days: Mon. - Sat., July 20 - 25
Course fee: $480 members/$540 non-members*
Materials fee: $30 payable to the instructor
Prerequisites: Bookbinding II & Leather Workshop or permission of the instructor
This course introduces the advanced techniques used for traditional leather covered, fine binding structures. Participants will make two models, both with sewn headbands, attached boards, and covered in half leather. The first model will be sewn on recessed cords with a hollow tube construction; the second model will be sewn on raised cords with a tight back construction.

Further information from www.cbbag.ca

Learn to bind in Surrey

For those wishing to learn bookbinding, The Otter Bindery now offers 1st Saturday in the month bookbinding mornings, which are for all levels from beginners upwards. If you would like to come on one of these workshops please email marysa@otterbookbinding.com or telephone 01932 845976.

These workshops are designed to offer bookbinding in a relaxed cottage setting. There is no need to pre-book, but please email or phone, to confirm your attendance two days in advance so that I know numbers. The purpose of these workshops is to afford a cost effective and enjoyable half-day of bookbinding for those wishing to pursue this craft. Ideas can be discussed and projects undertaken gradually at the pace of the student with interactive discussions between tutor and students so that everyone¹s project is a learning tool for the other students. Students can start on books and continue to work on them throughout the Saturdays available.

The day starts at 10am and finishes at 2pm. Students may wish to bring a packed lunch with them. The cost is £50. The dates available are below.

In addition to these workshops and subject to interest and demand, The Otter Bindery organises longer weekend workshops bringing in outside professional bookbinders with different expertises. Subjects covered include paper repair, book restoration, gold finishing, box making and fine binding. For those wishing an intensive in one of these areas please email an acknowledgment of your interest via email to marysa@otterbookbinding.com. The price for the intensive one day course is £150. This is subject to two or more individuals wishing to partake.

One day individual tuition is available by appointment between 10-4pm at a cost of £170 and half day for £85. This is for those wishing to further the craft with more tutor support. This has proved popular as a gift and Gift Vouchers are available on request. Otter Bindery is available to tutor groups, schools, art centres, business and institutions in creative bookbinding. Please ask for details and prices.

CBL Ascona, Switzerland

The Association centro del bel libro in Ascona is the parent institution of an internationally known and recognised technical school with the specialised areas of Bookbinding and Design and Book and Paper Conservation. The Association exists for the continued development and ever higher qualification of its instructors in both areas. Competitions and exhibitions help inform the public about their activities and expand public awareness of the book. The Association makes it possible for experts in related fields and for interested laypeople to acquire knowledge and skills pertaining to the book through special courses of instruction. The Association is a not for profit organisation. Its departments assure the smooth functioning of the school and an especially well organised office assists course participants with their stay in Ascona. The Directorate, among other duties, is charged with attracting new supporting members for the Association to en sure the continued work and development of the School. Should you be in agreement with the stated goals of the Association - we would be pleased to welcome you as a new member!

Department of Bookbinding and Design - The study areas of Bookbinding and Design offer discerning bookbinders the opportunity of technical and creative challenges. Course participants have the opportunity to further their qualifications through learning internationally recognised methods and techniques, are able to hone their skills and increase their knowledge, evaluate themselves and be inspired by colleagues. They will exchange ideas and find paths in creativity and through self reflection; paths which open up by being away from job demands and daily stress, away from routine, and the pressures of time and expectations of productivity. The annually changing course offerings are continually enhanced by timely developments to expand students' depth of understanding. They include classic hand bookbinding techniques, such as the French full leather binding, the Bradel technique, as well as hand gilding. Another area of program concentration is the contemporary design of bookbindings, in which design, technique and material complement each other and fulfil the functional and qualitative aspects of a book.

Department Book and Paper Conservation - The study of book and paper conservation at the centro del bel libro ascona assures further education specifically for book and paper restorers and delivers timely, inclusive and internationally recognised competencies in theory and practical applications. Scientific bases of restoration, restoration ethics, as well as documentation and decision making are encouraged and fostered in order to increase the knowledge of course participants in these areas. The opportunity to engage in dialogue in related disciplines, support and evaluation of innovation, and most of all development of practical skills to assure correct restoration and conservation measures - all are addressed in this context. The exchange of ideas among experts, and the addition of highly specialised guest lecturers provide the best conditions for exploring all relevant subjects in depth. Highly qualified teachers, a pleasant study and work environment, course participants from countries world wide, and the much renowned southern joie de vivre facilitate learning, ignite the desire to learn and communicate, and reward the student with improved self confidence. Building on these facts, it becomes an easy task to develop conventions for the protection of our cultural heritage, the book - a task which the centro del bel libro ascona has set itself and which it fulfils.

Further information regarding courses programs can be found on the school's web site at: www.cbl-ascona.ch

Last year with great success, Leeds College of Technology, Yorkshire, UK, ran a basic craft bookbinding course. They had a good response, with eight enrolling on the course, most of who would like to move on to more advanced level. They have also had a few interested enquiries for the next basic course. This has prompted them to set up an Intermediate Craft course, which will start in February, following on from the beginners course in September. The new course will again have a certificate from NCFE after successful completion. They intend to move on to quarter and half bound case books and quarter and half bound leather bindings.

The courses will run on Wednesday evenings, 5.00-8.30 pm., 18 weeks each course. The fee will be £150 plus a small enrollment fee.

For more information: Contacts: Mick McGregor at Leeds College of Technology
Tel: +44 (0) 113 297 6438, e-mail m.mcgregor@lct.ac.uk or Student Services: tel +44 (0) 113 297 6481.

London College of Printing, London, UK

BA(HONS) Book Arts and Crafts - a course designed to develop a creative and innovative approach to the art and craft of designing and making books, as functional artifacts and art pieces.

This programme of study is unique in the United Kingdom, being the only course available specifically in book arts & crafts. The course is spread over three years, year one is mostly skills based and covers a variety of bookart areas, year two includes a range of electives allowing the student to focus on certain areas in detail. This year also includes work experience. Year three includes 2 major practical projects and a dissertation in a related area. The course starts in year one as tutor led and gradually becomes student led.

During the course visits are arranged to museums and galleries, field trips abroad and the possibility of engaging in the college exchange programme. A range of methods delivers the course: e.g. practical demonstration, lectures, seminars and tutorials.

Bookart projects are practically based and detailed feedback is always given on student's work either through assessment sheets or in tutorial. Written projects are required in the Cultural Studies and Personal and Professional Development modules.

Here is an outline of each year

Year 1 - Modules include basic skills in Printmaking, Craft bookbinding, craft printing (letterpress and screen), visual studies (drawing & illustration), photography and creative bookarts. Computer studies (computer-aided design), Cultural studies and Professional development. (CS & PPD run throughout the course). Year one is intense and requires attendance over 3/4 days.

Year 2 - Modules include advanced bookart structures and fine print production, electives include advanced printmaking & illustration, design bookbinding, artist's books, historical / oriental structures, conservation techniques and CAD etc. Students may now focus on particular area or specialism and drop areas they do not wish to pursue. PPD not only helps arrange work experience, but sets up student exhibitions in various galleries and the London Artists Bookfair each year.

Year 3 - This year is assessed over 2 major projects and 2 lesser projects. You will be expected to produce a dissertation of around 5000/6000 words and produce a Major Elective Study, which is assessed by exhibition. Projects are student led, this year of the course using a supervision/tutorial system for major projects. Students also set up their own exhibition in a private gallery during this final year. Technical help and advice is always available and most tutors operate an "open door" policy for students who need one-to-one help.

Exit Profile - Over 70% of graduates find employment in areas related to the course programme,(2002). Some have gone into teaching (PGTC) some onto post graduate education, (MA Bookarts, MA Fine Art, MA Product Design and MA Publishing etc.)

This art and design course using as it does a range of 3D graphics and the book as a medium has a wide range of applications. Graduates work as makers in bookbinding, printers in Fine press (Limited Edition), printmakers, illustrators, book designers using the latest computer applications, in art departments for publishers, paper engineering (pop-ups), board-game and package design, book & card production and as exhibiting book artists.

Students have exhibited to acclaim in major galleries and won international awards in France, UK, USA and Holland. This (undergraduate) course has been generally recognised as being the best available in this field. Resources are second to none, fully equipped workshops coupled with experienced staff all of whom practice within their specialism, professionally, (e.g. printmaking is taught by Tessa Holmes, exhibiting printmaker and Visual studies by the artist Daphne Plessner)

Full-time students at the LCC (lcp) ,also have the advantage of being offered a large range of related "bolt-on" courses, free, to enhance their studies. The course is relatively small, targets for each year being only 25. The age range is from 18 years, at present there is a 65/35 ratio women to men. Retention rate is 92% (2002/03). HEFC inspection rating is 22/24. Students come from a wide range of cultures and backgrounds, e.g. Taiwan, Germany, France, Sweden, USA, Brazil, Spain, Greece, Japan and Korea.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit the college. For full curriculum details and further information, please contact Mike Brunwin at: m.brunwin@lcp.linst.ac.uk or telephone on 0207 514 6500 (ex.6660) or write to:

UCAS entry codes;
route A Linst L65 WW27 Ba/BArts
Route B Linst L65 EW 27 Ba/BArts

London College of Communication (formally London College of Printing) School of Printing & Publishing, Elephant & Castle, London SE1 6SB
(The London Institute becomes the "University of the Arts,London" in May 2004)

Oxford Brookes University - Evening Classes

These non-vocational classes provide an introduction to bookbinding, examining the techniques, materials and equipment needed to bind and repair books. Traditional methods are considered in conjunction with practical alternatives. Students will achieve an understanding of the requirements and processes involved in producing clean, neat, basic work. Students work at their own pace and are individually tutored.

For further information, please contact:
Ian Ross - Tutor and Organiser, Bookbinding Evening Classes
Oxford Brookes University, School of Arts & Humanities, OXFORD OX3 0BP

Tel: +44 (0) 1865 793083 or e-mail : binding@ianaross.f2s.com

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