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Lewis Bindery 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.
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your suggestions to our Beginner's Course - Level 1 Saturday-Sunday 15-16 May Saturday-Sunday 7-8 August 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 Beginner's
Course - Level 2 Saturday-Sunday 19-20 June Saturday-Sunday 6-7 November Course details to be finalised shortly. Book Repairs Saturday, 29 May Saturday, 4 September These workshops will give participants hands on experience repairing corners, spines, joints, endpapers and pages. If possible, participants should bring a few examples of books with various types of damage. There will also be some books in the bindery to work on. This is a rare chance to learn some restoration techniques under expert tuition Brass Rods Binding This is a binding in which the book block is fastened to the boards by means of brass rods, using a weaving-like sewing style. The boards are made from two thin boards of which the outer one will be covered in decorated paper/cloth or backed fabric and the inner one will contain a brass rod for hinging and will be of uniform colour. Paste Papers: Paste papers have a long and interesting history. They give the binder many interesting and colourful possibilities for covers and endpapers. Adrienne has made a study of this somewhat neglected form of paper decoration and will demonstrate some of the many design possibilities that are achievable. During the afternoon you will also have a chance to create your own papers. Those who attended the 2009 workshop will be able to learn some additional techniques. This is a hands on workshop. Some materials provided. Bring an ice cream container, kitchen sponge, pencil and disposable gloves.
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Annual General Meeting & Christmas Lunch A Christmas Lunch will be followed by the Election of the 2011 Committee Please bring a plate. Drinks will be provided. A lucky door prize will be presented. Certificate
II in Bookbinding and Restoration Sydney TAFE is calling for candidates for a 1st Semester 2010 start Click here for TAFE details. The
course is 2 years and takes the student through the steps necessary
for Book Binding and Restoration. Please
send your notification of interest to
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