Since 1983 the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild has worked to support the development of the book arts in Canada. This web site is dedicated to that effort. The book arts include bookbinding, artists' books, papermaking, calligraphy, letterpress printing and typography, wood engraving, paper decorating, restoration, and conservation.
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ONLINE WORKSHOP WITH ANNA YEVTUKH
MEMORIES BOOK CONTAINER
May 31, 2025
10.30 a.m. - 12.40 p.m. EST
'The anticipation of all the discoveries to unfold'. Literally… During this workshop you will learn how to create a beautiful piece of book arts that can serve as a container for your memories, poems, memorabilia, photographs.
By folding, stitching and putting together simple constructive elements like paper, card and thread in a short space of time you will end up holding in your hands... very special 'Memories'.
Registrants can work along with Anna, watch the live session, or just watch the videos later.
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ONLINE Workshop with Anna YevtukhITALIAN LEDGER BINDING Sunday, July 6 + Friday, July 11, 2025, 10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. (EASTERN TIME) Dating back to 13th-17th centuries, Ledger books were account books with records of debtors and creditors in Medieval Italy and Spain. During this workshop we will re-create a model of this medieval book which can be equally useful now-a-days as a journal or sketchbook. There might be some homework between sessions. Registrants can work along with Anna, watch the live session, or just watch the videos later. |
ONLINE Bookbinding 1 Home Study - Guided Stream Bookbinding 1 is the first workshop in CBBAG’s core curriculum and introduces the variety of tools, materials, sewings, and constructions fundamental to hand bookbinding. Cohort 11 Online workshop access starts: Monday, September 8, 2025 8 months – Sept 2025 to May 2026 Registration closes Monday, June 23, 2025, 11:59 PM |
Kindred Spirits: The Lucy Maud Montgomery Legacy as Interpreted by Contemporary Book ArtistsFor the list of exhibition venues across Canada, visit the exhibition's website: kindred-spirits-bookarts.com The Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild gratefully acknowledges the support of the Government of Canada. Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube (for exclusive lecture recording, Beyond Anne of Green Gables, presented by Kathy Wasylenky from Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of Ontario). |
BOOKBINDINGWHAT IS IT?![]() Work & HobbyBookbinding consists of many different types of work, particularly in North America where it can be difficult to specialize and make a living. Read More | MagazineEXTENSIVE LIBRARYPublicationBook Arts arts du livre Canada is published twice a year. It features book arts events, book artists, book and exhibition reviews, technical articles, and historical essays. Read More | EDUCATIONRESOURCES
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