Bookbinding 101

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

Bookbinding 101
Saturday, September 21, 2019
9:30 am – 4:30 pm
Learn the traditional basics of bookbinding in this one-day workshop. You will learn the terms used in bookbinding, familiarize yourself with all the tools, and create your own simple books including: stitched pamphlets, Japanese stab binding and a long stitch book.  This workshop takes place in a bookbinding studio.
Materials, safety issues and different styles of bookbinding will be discussed. You will go home with at least four finished books. No previous experience necessary.
Take this knowledge forward to learn more about bookbinding in our other workshops. For a list of our workshops see our website: https://cbbagottawa.ca.
Instructor:  Spike Minogue
Workshop Cost:  $70.00 CBBAG members, $80.00 non-members
Material Fee:  $15.00 (paid in cash to the instructor at the workshop)
Lunch:  Bring your own lunch, snacks and drinks provided
Location:  9585 Hwy 15, Franktown, ON 
If transportation assistance from Ottawa is required, contact Spike directly at 2371spike@gmail.com

Spike's Letterpress and Bookbinding Studio

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