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.
Betsy Palmer Eldridge ScholarshipThe Canadian Bookbinding and Book Artists Guild (CBBAG) is pleased to provide the Betsy Palmer Eldridge Scholarship to one recipient a year based on need/merit. The scholarship will subsidize the tuition cost for one foundational core curriculum course : Bookbinding 1, Bookbinding 2, or Bookbinding 3. Courses offered by CBBAG either in-person or via guided Home Study are eligible. Application window for the 2027 BPE Scholarship is September 1 to October 31, 2026. Interested applicants must submit their completed online form by October 31, 2026. |
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UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:
| ONLINE WORKSHOP Long Stitch Binding with Andrew Huot Monday, October 19, 2026, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Eastern time) The sections of the book are connected directly to the covering material, showing off the structure of the sewing while attaching the pages to the cover. |
ONLINE WORKSHOP Weaving a Story Book with Anna Yevtukh Sunday, November 1, 2026, 10 a.m. – 12.15 p.m. (Eastern time) Join us for a creative journey into bookbinding where you'll learn to ‘weave stories’ into handmade journals - let your creativity flow! Craft your own unique journal from scratch using traditional bookbinding techniques with a unique exposed sewing on supports. |
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ONLINE WORKSHOP Printing WITHOUT a Press with Andrew Huot Tuesday, January 12, 2027, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Eastern time) You don’t need heavy equipment or a big press to make prints for an edition or exchange. Join Andrew as he demonstrates simple and repeatable techniques to create a matching edition of prints. Then we’ll get our hands dirty trying out trace monotypes, pochoir, stamping, and more. No printing press, no problem! Andrew is organizing a Valentine’s Day print exchange and this is a great way to get ideas! CBBAG is happy to offer a refund of the workshop fee for any member who participates in the Valentine exchange project! |
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| ONLINE WORKSHOP The Mechanical Spine Binding with María Carolina Ceballos Thursdays, March 4 & 11, 2027, 6.00 - 8.30 p.m. (Eastern time) This is a simple lay-flat binding structure that provides a spine that opens to 180 degrees while protecting the sewing and the signatures. |
| 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 LIBRARY | EDUCATIONRESOURCES
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