Southwestern Ontario Chapter

The Southwestern Ontario Chapter welcomes anyone residing in the region who is interested in learning about bookbinding and related book arts. The chapter offers workshops in-person and online along with a Tool Lending Library for members to borrow from. 

All current members of CBBAG who reside in southwestern Ontario (postal codes starting with N) automatically become members of the CBBAG Southwestern Ontario Chapter. Please note that SWO chapter does not include the GTA. Others may join the Chapter mailing list by expressing interest (no fee for Chapter membership).

Contact us at cbbag.swochapter@gmail.com or visit us us on Facebook or Instagram.

President: Arielle VanderSchans
Vice-President: Tim Dyck
Secretary: Rhiannon Allen-Roberts
Treasurer: Mirela Parau

Upcoming Events and Workshops

Paste Papers (London, ON) - July 19-20
Indigo Dyed Papers (London, ON) - July  26-27
Summer Social BBQ -  August TBD

Past Events and Workshops

Repair & Restoration Part 2 (London, ON) - June 7, 8, 14, 15, 16
Join Our Club (London, ON) - May 24
BiblioArts 2025 (Owen Sound, ON) - May 17
Bookbinding 1 (London, ON) - May 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18
Wayzgoose (Grimsby, ON) - April 26
Bookbinding 1 (Durham, ON) - April 5-7 & 12-14
Boxes & Protective Enclosures (London, ON)  - March 2025
Repair & Restoration Part 1 (London, ON) - February 2025 
Kindred Spirits Western University Launch - January 2025
Book-by-mail workshop (London, ON)- January 2025




Paste Paper Workshop

Paste paper is a centuries-old decorative technique used in bookbinding, collage, and other creative projects. By applying pigmented paste to paper and manipulating it with various tools, you can create vibrant, expressive designs. The process is simple, fun, and offers endless possibilities for pattern and colour exploration.

In this hands-on class, you will be introduced to the history of paste paper, along with the materials, tools, and techniques used in both traditional and contemporary practices. We’ll explore colour theory, pattern design, and creative problem solving with plenty of time devoted to experimentation.

Instructor: Gwenda Dieleman
Time: 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Dates: Saturday July 19th & Sunday July 20th, 2025
Location: London ON
Prerequisites: None
Cost: $125
Materials Fee: $35 

For more information or to register: registration form 
Registration deadline is July 11, 2025.




Interested in Bookbinding Courses?

Email us at cbbag.swochapter@gmail.com to let us know what you're interested in taking!


Local Suppliers

Bijan's Art Studio (London, ON) offers art supplies

Colour Jar (Durham, ON) offers bookbinding supplies

Columbia Finishing Mills (Cornwall, ON) specializes in bookboard, bookcloth, cover paper, end papers

George Hill & Co (Milton, ON) offers bookbinding tools and supplies

Lee Valley Tools (London, ON) offers chisels, punching, woodworking and leather tools

Papertrail (New Dundee, ON) offers papermaking supplies and some bookbinding supplies

Local Bookbinders

Book and Paper Conservation (London, ON)

Dan Mezza Book Binding (London, ON)

  • Bookbinding and book repairs/restoration
  • 519-434-0964

Miller Bookbinding (Waterloo, ON)

Colour Jar (Durham, ON)


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