Queensland Bookbinders' Guild Inc.
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Queensland Bookbinders' Guild Inc. |
| PO Box 3009, Tarragindi, QLD 4121, Australia | |
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| Meetings | |
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Meetings are usually held on the third Wednesday of each month at the Parents' Room, Junction Park State School, Gowrie Street, Annerley, at 7.30 pm. The room is available from 7.00 pm for members to buy supplies, and to use the library. |
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| July 16 2008 | A bookdealer's point of view
Anne Visona from Cumquat Books. |
| August 20 2008 | State Archives.
A visit to the archives will be arranged for between 4 - 6 pm. |
| September 17 2008 | Slipcases
Demonstration by Linda Douglas. |
| October 15 2008 | Marbled boxes
More information to come later. |
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Courses - dates of courses will be posted here as soon as they are scheduled. |
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| 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. | |
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| The next Introductory Bookbinding course is scheduled for August 30/31, with another on November 8/9, 2008. | |
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Click here for details of the introductory course
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Below: books made by students during the February 2007 Introductory Bookbinding Course |
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| The next Restoration course is scheduled for August 9/10, 2008.
Please note that a certain level of experience is required before attempting this course. For details phone June McNicol on 07 3848 3774. Closing date for applications is 4th August. |
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Click here to apply for the restoration course
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| Saturday Workshops | |
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| June McNicol holds a free open workshop for members on the first Saturday of every month, from 9.00am 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) | |
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| Other Events | |
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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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