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.
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IN-PERSON BOOKBINDING 1 WORKSHOP Bookbinding 1 Intensive with Andrew Huot, Toronto (Scarborough) ON Sunday-Friday, Sept 13-18, 2026, 9.30 a.m. - 4.30 p.m. This workshop is an introduction to the craft of bookbinding. During six days participants will receive instruction on how to use a variety of tools and will learn about bookbinding materials in general. The workshop starts with the making of a few simple pamphlet structures and culminates with the binding of two case-bound, flat-back books. The workshop will provide participants with the knowledge and skills they need to explore bookbinding independently or pursue further education in the field. |
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ONLINE WORKSHOP Hexed Book with Anna Yevtukh Sundays, September 13 & 20, 2026, 10.30 a.m. – 12.30 p.m. (Eastern time) During this workshop, you will create six tiny handcrafted triangular journals and then bind them together into one beautiful hexagon shaped project - the Hexad Book. |
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| ONLINE WORKSHOP The Sewn Board Book with Andrew Huot Wednesdays, September 30 & October 7, 2026, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Eastern time)
In this workshop, you will learn how to make your own sketchbook using the Sewn Board Binding method. These books open flat for drawing, painting, or journaling and hold up well to repeated use. |
ONLINE WORKSHOP Long Stitch Binding with Andrew Huot Monday, October 19, 2026, 6 p.m. – 9 p.m. (Eastern time) The sections of the book are connected directly to the covering material, showing off the structure of the sewing while attaching the pages to the cover. |
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| ONLINE WORKSHOP Weaving a Story Book with Anna Yevtukh Sunday, November 1, 2026, 10 a.m. – 12.15 p.m. (Eastern time) Join us for a creative journey into bookbinding where you'll learn to ‘weave stories’ into handmade journals - let your creativity flow! Craft your own unique journal from scratch using traditional bookbinding techniques with a unique exposed sewing on supports. |
| 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). |
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 LIBRARY | EDUCATIONRESOURCES
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