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 1 (Durham, ON) - April 5-7 & 12-14 | Past Events and WorkshopsEdible Book Day - Cancelled |
| Disaster Response Techniques - Wet Salvage of Library MaterialsDisasters can be big or small, and can arrive anytime. Being prepared when a water disaster hits our libraries is an important part of caring for the collections. This workshop will prepare you with the materials and the techniques for recovery, including drying techniques and preparation for freezing of books for later treatment. The morning and afternoon sessions each have a limit of 15 spots open to the public. To see more information and to register: 9:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m.: https://forms.gle/LcctHNvXbU8RwjA18 2:00-5:00 p.m.: https://forms.gle/xWpcatNNyC5E8vN57 |
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Bookbinding Level 1 with Tim DyckBookbinding I is considered the fundamental course of the CBBAG curriculum by teaching terminology, materials, tools, techniques, and basic concepts. The course includes six components: setting up the shop and tools; materials and techniques, sewing variations, endpapers; book cloth and board; making the case; hanging-in the text block, adhesion; and expansion and contraction. This course includes pamphlet sewing, lap stitch sewing, quarter and half full cloth case binding; and concepts of grain, warp and pull, swell, and the joint. Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. |
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Bookbinding Level 1 with Arielle VanderSchansBookbinding I is considered the fundamental course of the CBBAG curriculum by teaching terminology, materials, tools, techniques, and basic concepts. The course includes six components: setting up the shop and tools; materials and techniques, sewing variations, endpapers; book cloth and board; making the case; hanging-in the text block, adhesion; and expansion and contraction. This course includes pamphlet sewing, lap stitch sewing, quarter and half full cloth case binding; and concepts of grain, warp and pull, swell, and the joint. Time: 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. For more information or to register visit: Registration Form |
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Interested in Bookbinding Courses?Email us at [email protected] 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 Curry's Artists' Materials (Hamilton, ON) offers art supplies 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 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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