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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EXPLORING MAP FOLDS with stephanie wolffHow do you bind maps or other large flat paper into smaller books? This workshop will cover ways to approach this situation. We will make a series of map folds and bind them into a simple softcover structure as a useful reference for future work. We will talk about the possibilities and limitations of fitting large paper into smaller books and discuss a variety of solutions. Location: ONLINE using Zoom Date: Tuesday, MAY 14, 2024, 5 PM - 8PM EDT Registration cut off is MAY 7 - don't miss out! |
Kindred Spirits: The Lucy Maud Montgomery Legacy as Interpreted by Contemporary Book ArtistsVisit 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). |
Lunch & Tour of the LeaskDale Manseformer home of L.M.Montgomery11850 Durham Regional Road 1, Leaskdale ON L0C 1C0 Saturday, July 27, 2024, 11.30 a.m.Click to register: Admission: $20 each (includes lunch and then a tour of the manse)
Lunch includes a salad, sandwich, tea, and scone for dessert |
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 | EDUCATIONRESOURCESARTISTS & BOOKBINDERSCBBAG has a few curated lists of resources that we think will be of use to bookbinders and book artists. Read More |