Queensland Bookbinders' Guild Inc.

PO Box 3009, Tarragindi, QLD 4121, Australia

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Meetings

Meetings are usually held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Parents' Room, Junction Park State School, Gowrie Street, Annerley, at 7.30pm. [see map] The room is available from 7.00pm for members to buy supplies, and to use the library. Anyone considering membership is welcome to attend a meeting. For more details please contact the Guild or check this website closer to the meeting date.

(Details are provisional and subject to change)

May 19 2010 Paste Papers (Vi Wilson) [ download instructions ]

Jun. 16 2010 Visit to the State Library of Queensland [ more ]

Jul. 21 2010 Control of Swell (June McNicol)

Aug. 18 2010 Simplified German Binding (follow-up on Barbara Schmelzer's workshop)

Sep. 15 2010 Silent Auction

Oct. 20 2010 tba

Courses


The Guild holds courses in bookbinding several times each year. As well as the basic introductory course, more advanced subjects such as restoration and box/case making are covered. Course dates are dictated by demand and the availability of the tutor. Details of courses will be posted here as soon as they are scheduled.

Applications are open for the Introductory Bookbinding course scheduled for Saturday 30 and Sunday 31 October 2010. A follow-up morning on Saturday November 6 is offered at no extra cost to introduce students to the equipment available through the Guild and to allow them hands-on experience in gold tooling and type blocking.

Click here for details of the Introductory Course


Dates of the next Restoration Course will be posted here as soon as the course is scheduled. Please note that a certain level of experience is required before attempting this course.

Click here for details of the Restoration Course


Workshops

June McNicol holds a free open workshop for members on the first Saturday of every month, from 9am to lunch. If you want to use the Guild's equipment - guillotine, plough, blocking press etc., or just want a bit of help, contact June (07 3848 3774) no later than the night before. (Please note that these workshops will not be held if a course date falls on the first Saturday of the month)


Other Events

For other bookbinding events, such as exhibitions and conferences , please see the News pages. Many of the sites that we link to will also contain information on events.


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