WELCOME BOOKBINDERS AND BOOK ARTISTS

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.


ONLINE WORKSHOP: Edge-Release Fold and Cut Structures with Paula Beardell Krieg

Join us for three Tuesdays to explore this fascinating technique!

Edge-release structures are a world of simple, smart folding that go from flat to sculptural with a single opening motion, existing in a space somewhere between pop-ups and architecture. This introduction to edge-release begins with generic templates shared by Paul Jackson.  We will then move into understanding the logic underpinning various kinds of cut and fold methods, with the intent to experiment with cut-outs, add-ons, hinging, and ways of creating unique variations of within the parameters of each structure.

The optical confusion of edge-release folds is where their charms reside. Fronts, backs, and interior spaces intermingle. The possibilities for adding content and personalizing in unusual ways is literally limitless and can be dramatic and theatrical.  These forms invite interaction which can be small enough to slide into an envelope or large enough to dance through.

Tuesdays, Jan 14, 21, & 28, 2025,  2-4:30 PM

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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.

Using the Thinkific online teaching platform, the workshop is a series of lecture-style videos, direct demonstration videos, and how-to pdfs housed into modules. The workshop will start with the making of a simple pamphlet and proceed to the binding of two hard cover books.

2025 - 2026 courses:

Cohort 10:

Online workshop access starts: Monday, May 12, 2025

Duration: 8 months – May 2025 to Jan 2026

Registration closes Monday, February 24, 2025, 11:59 PM

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Cohort 11

Online workshop access starts: Monday, September 8, 2025

Duration: 8 months –Sept 2025 to May 2026

Registration closes Monday, June 23, 2025, 11:59 PM

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Kindred Spirits: The Lucy Maud Montgomery Legacy as Interpreted by Contemporary Book Artists

For 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).

COMING SOON:
Kindred Spirits mugs!

Watch this space:

Beautiful Kindred Spirits mugs will soon be available for sale.

Details to be posted very soon.

For any inquiries, email cbbag@cbbag.ca

BOOKBINDING

WHAT IS IT?

Work & Hobby

Bookbinding consists of many different types of work, particularly in North America where it can be difficult to specialize and make a living.

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Magazine

EXTENSIVE LIBRARY

Publication

Book 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.

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EDUCATION

RESOURCES

ARTISTS & BOOKBINDERS

CBBAG has a few curated lists of resources that we think will be of use to bookbinders and book artists. 

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