Bookbinding 1 - Core course

Originallyformed as the Bytown Book Artists, the Ottawa Valley Chapter of the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild (CBBAG) is a volunteer-run organization whose mandate is to create a spirit of community among bookbinders and book artists and between these individuals and the wider book community; to promote greater public awareness of bookbinding and the book arts; and to foster excellence in bookbinding and the book arts by organizing education opportunities and exhibitions.Website:https://cbbagottawa.caEmail:spike13@rogers.comTo become a member of CBBAG:https://cbbag.wildapricot.org/join-cbbag

Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild (CBBAG) Ottawa Valley Chapter

This 6-day CBBAG foundation course introduces the variety of tools, materials and techniques fundamental to hand-bookbinding. The course will start with the making of simple pamphlets and proceed to the case binding of two hard cover books. Sewing structures, paper and their reactions when wetted, making your own book cloth, tips and tricks will all be covered. This class prepares participants to explore bookbinding on their own with a very good foundation or to continue with more advanced studies. For those who have taken Bookbinding 101, this course will delve much deeper into the traditional craft of bookbinding. All tools and shop supplies will be available during class.
This is a CBBAG member course. Non-members of CBBAG will need to become members ($60.00 per year). Please sign up online at www.cbbag.ca. 
This course will run 2 consecutive weekends. Fri, Sat and Sun – May 17, 18, 19 and Fri, Sat and Sun – May24, 25, 26 from 9:30 to 4:30 each day.

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