New Workshops for 2013

Please  see the Pages links on this blog (http://nswbookbinders.blogspot.com.au/) to find out more about

• Beginners' Courses
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• Case Binding on Tapes
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• Rebacking a Cloth bound Spine
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• Accordion and Pamphlet Bindings

and look out for more information about upcoming courses, such as Coptic binding.

Booking information is included on each page but the fine print is to be found on th
How to Book page.

Letterpress Binding with Garry Lavis

Saturday/Sunday August 18/19, 2012

Tutor: Garry Lavis
Garry is an experienced binder and TAFE teacher.

Workshop Description

Letterpress Binding of a text block previously sewn on four recessed cords, laced into the cover boards, half bound in leather with raised bands  on the spine, sides covered with bookcloth.

Using  the following Tools

Bone folder, cutting and paring knives,  board shears, straight edge, hammer, awl, paring stone, pencil and notebook.

The Bindery has tools to lend to participants if required.

Materials

Cartridge paper or similar for end leaves, approx.120gsm, bookcloth, headbands, strawboard,(2400 um), paste, PVA. Leather will be provided.

Skills Practiced

Sewing sections, and lacing in cover boards on recessed cords, preparing and affixing of end papers, spine linings, attaching head bands and raised spine bands, rounding and backing the textblock, paring leather both by hand and machine and binding in leather with raised bands.

See the Link below for information on How to Book

http://nswbookbinders.blogspot.com.au/p/how-to-book-for-workshops.html

ORIENTAL/JAPANESE BOOKBINDING STYLES

A one day Workshop with Jean Riley

Date: Saturday  29th September

10 am to 4 pm at the Bindery, Writers Centre, Callan Park Balmain Rd,   Rozelle

Course Fee:  $85 Includes all materials.

Places:  Minimum 5 Maximum 8

• Skill Level:  for beginners upward,.
•  You will learn how to back silk with paper for use in covering books.  
• You will then be introduced to six different styles of oriental stitching for making books and will produce a set of small sample books in a protective case for future reference. 
• Finally you will use your silk backed cloth and the sewing style of your choice to create your own oriental style book.  Full directions for the sewing styles will be given and these directions can be used in your final book

Please check this link on our blog for full payment information.

http://nswbookbinders.blogspot.com.au/p/how-to-book-for-workshops.html

FIrst Workshops for 2012

We have three workshops arranged.


They are  suited  to all skill levels.

Some members have wanted to learn about using a printing press for years and now we offer a full introductory weekend with the people from Hill End press. 5/6 May





Jean Riley will teach an information  packed day class on japanese stab bindings and silk mounting. 28th July






Adrienne Allen will offer more insights into the messy and creative world of paste paper decoration. 28th April



Please see the information pages to book.