Queensland Bookbinders Guild - Introductory Bookbinding Course

Introductory Course in Bookbinding

This course covers the sewing and binding of a case-bound book in the traditional way, and includes selection of suitable materials, repairs and basic restoration. Following the course, students will be able to start work on making their own books.

Students sew paper sections onto tapes, round and back them and put on endpapers and headbands. They then make a case out of board and two types of cloth, to make a "half-binding", and then paste the book into the case. Time is allowed for the demonstration of other methods of sewing and binding and the re-sewing of damaged books. Students will also learn simple paper repairs and how to repair paperbacks so that the single sheets are permanently secured.

Time and Place

The course takes place on two consecutive days (usually Saturday/Sunday) from 9am to 4pm, and is suitable for beginners. The course is held at the Woodturners' Society of Queensland, 19 Pine Street, Greenslopes unless otherwise advised. [See map]

See the What's On page for actual dates of planned courses.

Fees

The fee for the course is $170 for non-members or $140 for members and includes a kit of materials and use of tools necessary for making your first book plus a free DVD on how to do it.

For non-members, the fee includes membership of the Guild for the current year. Members are able to purchase materials and equipment at monthly meetings, receive quarterly newsletters, attend workshops and have access to the Guild's extensive library.

What to bring

Students are asked to bring the following -

A sharp craft knife eg Stanley trimmer, Olfa snap off cutter or similar
A 2.5cms (1") flat paint brush
A soft pencil - 2B or similar.
Sharp scissors
Any books you plan to work on or for advice on materials and methods to use
Your own lunch. Drinks (tea, coffee) will be provided
You may also like to bring a high kitchen stool - standing up all day can be tiring

Application / Payment

Please contact the guild to confirm availability and payment details. You can do this -

via e-mail at qbg@qbg.org.au, or
via the enquiry form.


	Queensland Bookbinders' Guild Inc.
	PO Box 3009, Tarragindi, QLD 4121, Australia
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