Ralph Lewis Bindery
The Ralph Lewis Bindery, established by the Guild, is located in a room at the NSW Writers’ Centre, located in historic Garry Owen House situated in the parkland grounds of Rozelle Hospital.
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The workshop, which is available for use by members for a small fee, provides bench space, plant, tools and equipment, the cost of which may be beyond the means of individuals. Workshop equipment comprises blocking machines, type fonts, finishing tools, presses, guillotines, specialist tool items, etc. Materials for bookbinding are also available for sale to members and include various types of board, cloth, buckrams, adhesives, papers, etc. Attending the workshop provides you with enthusiastic bookbinding company and advice from more experienced members.

Address:
P O Box 1110
ROZELLE NSW 2039
AUSTRALIA

Phone:
02 8230 3470

Open times:
Wednesday
11.00am - 8.00pm

2nd and 4th Saturday
& adjoining Sunday
9.30am-1.00pm of each month

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Workshop cost is $40.00 unless otherwise stated

Let us know what workshops
you would like to us to run

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Workshop Co-ordinator

Beginner's Courses
Dates and times to be advised
Cost $195

A course for people interested in learning traditional and modern bookbinding skills will be run at the Guild's professionally equipped bindery at the NSW Writers Centre, Rozelle. This is a hands-on course, and at the end of the two days, participants will have a number of examples of their work that they can take home.

Cost includes a beginner's kit and Guild membership to 30 June 2009

Barbara Schmelzer Workshops

Barbara received her professional qualifications in Germany and has practiced as a professional binder in Germany, New Zealand and Australia, where she now resides.

These workshops offer a rare chance for Sydney bookbinders (and of course those with associated interests) to enhance their skills, under the guidance of a professionally trained and practicing bookbinder and finisher. Real gold leaf is a step up from the commonly used foil, and the end result is far superior, giving a sharper, brighter finish. Mastering leather inlays and onlays opens a great range of design opportunities to bookbinders working with leather.

Gold Tooling - Using Real Gold Leaf
Saturday & Sunday, 1-2 November 2008
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $90

The basics of gold tooling (gilding) with 24ct gold leaf, using a simple leather plaquette.
Limited t o 7 participants

Leather Onlays and Inlays
Saturday & Sunday, 6-7 December 2008
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $90

The basics of gold tooling (gilding) with 24ct gold leaf, using a simple leather plaquette.
Limited t o 7 participants

Traditional German Vellum Binding
5 Day Summer Workshop
5-10 January 2009
Cost $550
(Deposit of $150 due on enrolment)

This binding style is very versatile and a forerunner to the Bradel binding. The bookblock will be sewn onto vellum strips which later are being threaded through the outer vellum cover to connect the bookblock with the cover and with that they also become decorative. We will be titling the book and airbrushing the decoration onto the book.
Limited t o 7 participants

Enrolment and initial payment for the 5 day workshop should be made directly to Barbara Schmelzer:
Phone: 02 8013 7889
E-mail: schmelzer@virginbroadband.com.au