Southwestern Ontario ChapterThe 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). President: Arielle VanderSchans
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Upcoming Events and WorkshopsBookbinding 3 (London, ON) - November 8, 9, 15, 16, 22, 23 SWO Chapter Annual Meeting (London, Ontario) - November 15 | Past Events and WorkshopsIntroduction to Leather (London, ON) - October 25, 26 |
Introduction to LeatherThis is a prerequisite for Bookbinding III. The workshop is a comprehensive introduction to the different types of leather and explores a variety of paring techniques used in bookbinding. Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Cost: $160 Registration Deadline: October 17, 2025. For more information and registration, please view the registration form. |
Bookbinding 3Bookbinding III covers the following techniques: joint construction, raised cord sewing, review of rounding and backing, hanging on boards, leather spine and corners, headcaps and finishing. Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. Prerequisites: Bookbinding II and Introduction to Leather, as well as a current membership in CBBAG Cost: $495 Registration Deadline: October 31, 2025 For more information and registration, please view the registration form. |
We want to hear from you!Are you a chapter member? Or do you live in Ontario and are looking to do courses in the Southwestern Ontario region? Fill in our workshop survey! This short 5 minute survey allows us to see what courses are in-demand and helps determine what we will offer next year. |
Interested in Bookbinding Courses?Email us at cbbag.swochapter@gmail.com to let us know what you're interested in taking! |
Local SuppliersBijan'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 BookbindersBook and Paper Conservation (London, ON)
Dan Mezza Book Binding (London, ON)
Miller Bookbinding (Waterloo, ON)
Colour Jar (Durham, ON)
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