Bookbinding 1 Intensive – In Person - 2026WKSP-08-16

IN PERSON: Bookbinding 1 with Barbara Helander

This workshop is an introduction to the craft of bookbinding. During six days. Participants will receive instruction on how to use a variety of tools and will learn about bookbinding materials in general.

The workshop starts with the making of a few simple pamphlet structures and culminates with the binding of two case-bound, flat-back books. The workshop will provide participants with the knowledge and skills they need to explore bookbinding independently or pursue further education in the field. 

This workshop is the first of the CBBAG core curriculum workshops and is a prerequisite for many other workshops.

Please note this is an intensive workshop which requires some physical stamina and mental focus for many hours each day.

Barbara Helander has a B.Ed. and an M.Sc.; for 35 years, she put these credentials into action in the apparel industry. During this time, Barb earned her Certificate of Completion, became a CBBAG core curriculum instructor, and a mentor for the Home Study program. Now retired, Barb has time to focus on her love of the book arts. She recently transformed BB1 Home Study into virtual learning and has been the coordinator for the Kindred Spirits travelling book arts exhibition. Her website can be found here: https://bookartsbarb.com and her Instagram handle is @bookartsbarb

WORKSHOP DETAILS:

Location: IN PERSON Helander Bindery, Caledon East, ON (see notes)

Date: Sunday-Friday, Aug 16-21, 2026

Hours: 9 AM – 5.00 PM with 1-hour lunch break

Course fee: $630 members / $485 student members / $690 non-members

Materials: $75 payable to instructor

Prerequisite: None

Maximum enrollment: 6 Students

Registration closes: Mon July 27, 2026, 11:59 PM

Notes:

* Specific address of workshop to be supplied to registrants. Caledon East is located about 20 minutes’ drive north of Brampton ON and not accessible by public transportation. The studio space is in a basement, so participants will need to be able to navigate stairs.  The mid-day break will be 1 hour.  Since there are no restaurants within walking distance, participants should expect to bring a lunch and will have access to a refrigerator and a microwave.

Cancellation policy:

Participant-requested cancellations will be accepted up to 3 days prior to the published cut-off date for registration and will be subject to a 10% cancellation fee (a minimum of $5). After that, the full fee will be forfeited. In the event of the workshop being cancelled by CBBAG, the workshop fee will be fully refunded.