Since 1983 the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild has worked to support the development of the book arts in Canada. This web site is dedicated to that effort. The book arts include bookbinding, artists' books, papermaking, calligraphy, letterpress printing and typography, wood engraving, paper decorating, restoration, and conservation.
Bookbinding 2 In-StudioInstructor: Don Taylor Location: Toronto ON (Don Taylor's bindery) Click here for more information and to register. This six-day core curriculum workshop introduces intermediate techniques, such as rounding and backing, trimming a textblock, and sewn end bands, necessary for traditional binding structures. Participants will sew two models, completing one as a German case binding and the other as either a Bradel or split board binding. |
HOME STUDY GUIDED STREAMBOOKBINDING 1 (November 2022 - June 2023)Location: ONLINE using the Thinkific platform and Zoom Next Cohort starts November 14, 2022 For more details check out the full listing of the Home Study Programme |
WHAT DO WE OFFER TO OUR MEMBERS? CBBAG members are from all branches of the book arts: bookbinders, fine printers, papermakers, paper decorators, calligraphers, and book artists, as well as collectors, book dealers, librarians, and those who love books. |
BOOKBINDINGWHAT IS IT?![]() Work & HobbyBookbinding consists of many different types of work, particularly in North America where it can be difficult to specialize and make a living. Read More | MagazineEXTENSIVE LIBRARYPublicationBook Arts arts du livre Canada is published twice a year. It features book arts events, book artists, book and exhibition reviews, technical articles, and historical essays. Read More | EDUCATIONRESOURCES
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