Sewing Text Blocks

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

How many ways can you sew a text block together you ask? Well, sew many that we cannot cover them all in one day, but we can try! Come for a day of sewing, nothing but sewing. Learn the most common yet different ways of keeping your text (or journals) together. We will sew with and without supports, with and with out sewing frames. Bring bandaids —kidding!,  bookbinding needles are actually quite dull, or at least they should be! We will punch holes, saw holes and use different punching jigs to get us started. We should get at least 5 text blocks sewn, or more if you are fast!
All materials supplied, paper, thread, needles and all tools required. $10.00 material fee applys day of workshop.
Bring a cutting mat, bookbinding tools if you have them, and your lunch! Parking is free!

Routhier Community Centre

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