Workshops and Diary

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. Click here for a location map.

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

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Workshop cost is $40.00 unless otherwise stated

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you would like to us to run

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Beginner's Course - Level 1

Saturday-Sunday 15-16 May
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: Members $150
Non-members $195 (includes membership to 30/6/11)

Saturday-Sunday 7-8 August
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: Members $150
Non-members $195 (includes membership to 30/6/11)

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
Garry Lavis
2 workshops available

Saturday-Sunday 19-20 June
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $135

Saturday-Sunday 6-7 November
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $135

Course details to be finalised shortly.

Book Repairs
Ted Chapman
2 Courses available

Saturday, 29 May
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $45

Saturday, 4 September
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $45

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
Barbara Schmelzer
Sunday 6 June
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $65

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:
Follow up and Additional Techniques
Adrienne Allen
Saturday 3 July
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: $40

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.