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Adhered and Laced Early 19th C. Boards Bindings
Location
BVAC Hub (upstairs)
140 Weller Road,
TARRAGINDI, QLD 4121
AUS
Event Contact(s)
Sarah M Davies
Registration Info
Registration is required
Payment In Full In Advance Only
Registration modifications are permitted
Registration cancellations will be accepted until Saturday, November 22, 2025 at 12:01 AM
Cancellation Policy:
Cancellations should be notified one week before the event to allow people on the Waitlist to be notified and attend. Cancellations after this point should be advised to Sarah Davies on 0422494161. A $50 administration fee will be deducted for refundable cancellations, to cover the cost of materials already prepared. Other refunds are at the discretion of Courses Convenor.
Capacity
10 Total Slots
6 Available Slot(s)
About this event
In England and America, common book structures changed significantly during the early nineteenth century. An inexpensive sheep binding was supplanted by even cheaper, new binding styles, such as paper boards bindings and later the three-piece adhesive cloth case. The case binding proved more successful, since it was easier to mechanise and more durable. In this workshop, we will examine this complex time period through Powerpoints, selected readings, and the hands-on construction of two models:
•1811 American adhered extra-boards binding
•1820s English laced common-boards binding
Adhered boards bindings bindings can be difficult to distinguish from a case binding, but have a very different construction. Extra boards were covered with one piece of paper, common boards bindings utilise three pieces. There are many variations, and these terms are not standardised. Edges were often trimmed with a large knife, or sometimes cut with a plough. The 1811 binding will be modelled on an actual binding, the 1820's model constructed using Cowie's 1828 instructions. No previous binding experience needed. This workshop is an excellent introduction to the construction of historical book models.
All materials will be supplied and there may be an opportunity to purchase Jeff's high-quality tools direct.
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