2022WKSP-08 Bookbinding 2 In-Studio

Instructor: Don Taylor

Location: 222 Islington Ave, Unit 224, Toronto ON M8V 3W7

Length of workshop: 6 Days, All Sundays

Dates: Sept 18, Sept 25, Oct 2, Oct 16, Oct 23, Oct 30

(NOTE – the workshop does not meet on Thanksgiving weekend, Sunday, Oct 9)

Hours: 10 am – 5 pm

Course fee: $630 members / $690 non-members

Materials fee: $30 payable to the instructor

Prerequisite: BB1, or permission of the instructor

MAXIMUM ENROLLMENT: 6 Participants

Registration closes Sunday, September 11, 2022, 11:59 PM

PLEASE NOTE THIS WORKSHOP IS BEING TAUGHT IN-PERSON AT DON TAYLOR’S BINDERY IN TORONTO. THIS IS NOT ONLINE.

This six-day core curriculum workshop introduces intermediate techniques, such as rounding and backing, trimming a textblock, and sewn end bands, necessary for traditional binding structures. Participants will sew two models, completing one as a German case binding and the other as either a Bradel or split board binding.

Don Taylor is a bookbinder and restorer who works and teaches in Toronto. He was trained in bookbinding and design at Sheridan College and the Three Schools of Art and has studied with Betsy Palmer Eldridge. His work is exhibited widely and is represented in public and private collections across Canada and he can be found at www.dontaylorbookbinder.com/ He has taught for CBBAG since 1984.

Depending on public health status, masks may be required for registrants. Registrants will be notified at least a week in advance if masks are required. Refusal to wear a mask is not grounds for a refund of workshop fees.