Bookbinding 2 - In Person - 2026WKSP-09-19

IN PERSON: Bookbinding 2 with Don Taylor

This six-day workshop introduces intermediate techniques necessary for traditional binding structures, such as rounding and backing, sewn end bands, recessed cord sewing, the hollow tube, simple edge treatments and visible/invisible hinge hooked endpapers. Two models will be made one with a German case and the other with a Bradel board attachment.

This is one of the core courses required for the CBBAG Certificate of Completion. Bookbinding 2 is a prerequisite for Bookbinding 3 and is a good opportunity to build on Bookbinding 1 skills and progress in practice of bookbinding by hand.

Don Taylor is a bookbinder and restorer who works and teaches in Toronto. He has taught for CBBAG since 1984. 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 http://www.dontaylorbookbinder.com/


WORKSHOP DETAILS:
Location: Don Taylor Bindery, 222 Islington Ave, Unit 224, Toronto ON M8V 3W7
Dates: 3 weekends - Sat-Sun Sept 19-20, Sept 26-27, Oct 3-4, 2026
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Course fee: $630 members / $485 student members / $690 non-members
Materials fee: $50 materials payable to the instructor
Prerequisite: BB1 or permission of the instructor
Maximum Enrolment: 5 participants
Registration closes Tuesday, Sept 1, 2026, 11:59 PM EST

Notes:

The full-time student rate is for CBBAG student members who are also full-time students at a secondary or post-secondary education institution in Canada. Proof of student status may be requested by the CBBAG registrar.

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.