WELCOME BOOKBINDERS AND BOOK ARTISTS

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.

CBBAG 40TH ANNIVERSARY

Please join us for an celebration of our 40th Anniversary, either in-person or online!

The in-person event will be held on July 29, 2023 at the Western University in London, Ontario, and will also be broadcast online via Zoom.

The July 29 event caps off a series of both in-person and online 40th Anniversary workshops starting on June 26.

All members are encouraged to join in the celebration either in-person or online.

More information is available here,




FOUR SEASONS POP-UP BOOK WITH BARB HELANDER

In this workshop participants will complete a pop-up book with the theme of the four seasons. Each season presents a different pop-up technique, from the simple table armature used to announce “Spring” to the more complex slice-form used for “Winter” snow globe.

Location: IN PERSON Helander Bindery, Caledon East ON
Date: Saturday-Sunday, June 10-11, 2023
Hours: 10 – 5 PM


To register click here

Click here to view and to register for all winter-spring 2023 workshops and courses.

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.

BOOKBINDING

WHAT IS IT?

Work & Hobby

Bookbinding consists of many different types of work, particularly in North America where it can be difficult to specialize and make a living.

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Magazine

EXTENSIVE LIBRARY

Publication

Book 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.

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EDUCATION

RESOURCES

ARTISTS & BOOKBINDERS

CBBAG has a few curated lists of resources that we think will be of use to bookbinders and book artists. 

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