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.
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ONLINE Bookbinding 1: Home Study - Guided Stream Bookbinding 1 is the first workshop in CBBAG’s core curriculum and introduces the variety of tools, materials, sewings, and constructions fundamental to hand bookbinding. Using the Thinkific online teaching platform, the workshop is a series of lecture-style videos, direct demonstration videos, and how-to pdfs housed into modules. The workshop will start with the making of a simple pamphlet and proceed to the binding of two hard cover books. 2025 - 2026 courses: Cohort 10: Online workshop access starts: Monday, May 12, 2025 Duration: 8 months – May 2025 to Jan 2026 Registration closes Monday, February 24, 2025, 11:59 PM
Cohort 11 Online workshop access starts: Monday, September 8, 2025 Duration: 8 months –Sept 2025 to May 2026 Registration closes Monday, June 23, 2025, 11:59 PM |
Kindred Spirits: The Lucy Maud Montgomery Legacy as Interpreted by Contemporary Book ArtistsFor the list of exhibition venues across Canada, visit the exhibition's website: kindred-spirits-bookarts.com The Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild gratefully acknowledges the support of the Government of Canada. Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube (for exclusive lecture recording, Beyond Anne of Green Gables, presented by Kathy Wasylenky from Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of Ontario). |
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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 | EDUCATIONRESOURCESARTISTS & BOOKBINDERSCBBAG has a few curated lists of resources that we think will be of use to bookbinders and book artists. Read More |