Workshops ~ Lectures ~ Meetings

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
10.00am - 7.00pm

2nd and 4th Saturday & adjoining Sunday
9.30am-1.00pm
(Check with Monitor for longer open times)

To reserve your place at a
Workshop, Lecture or Event

Contact one our Workshop Co-ordinator by email

or leave us a message on: 02 8230 3470

Workshop cost is $65.00 unless otherwise stated

Please send your payment within 7 days of reserving your place. The preferred method of payment is by internet transfer.
BSB: 012-006
Account: 953215895

Please include the following details in the Payment Reference:
Your Name WKS-Date
and send an email to the Workshop Co-ordinator to let us know you have paid.

If you do not have internet transfer access, please send your cheque or money order made payable to NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders to the address above.

Let us know what workshops you would like to us to run.
Send your suggestions to our Workshop Co-ordinator

Beginner's Course - Level 1 (2 Days)

Saturday and Sunday (Dates to be confirmed for 2012)
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Cost: Members $150
Non-members $195 (includes membership to 30 June 2012)

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 most materials.
Other tools required: Metal rule, pencil and snap blade craft knife.