GUILD 24 – an exhibition of recent works by members of the Canberra Craft Bookbinders’ Guild.
19 exhibitors and 38 bindings/constructions of fine, contemporary, sculptural and artist creations.
6 September – 2 October, 2024.
More about the exhibition at Home – Libraries ACT
Civic Library opening hours – Monday to Friday 10am – 5.30pm – Saturday 10am to 4pm
The CCBG Committee is so pleased to announce the entry details for Guild 24, our members only exhibition to be held Mezzanine level of the Civic Library in Canberra.
Find all the information on the website under Events and news. Deadline for entries 8 August 2024.
Image of a few of the 36 works in Guild 22 taken during ‘bump in’.
While many of us are familiar with stitching when binding books, embroidering the covers may be new to you. This activity is for those who have very little experience in embroidery. We begin by stitching samples on bookcloth and progress to embroidering on leather during the day.
Embroidered covers have been done by Hannah Brown, Sue Doggett and Erin Fletcher. There are a number of other artists, such as Anna Yevtukh-Squire and Adele Outtridge, who teach exposed and decorative stitching on the spines of books.
Cyril Davenport’s Book of English Embroidered Bookbinding s from Gutenberg is an interesting resource – which can be downloaded free in many formats.
Exciting announcement.
Association of Book Crafts(NZ) have confirmed BIND25!
The conference will take place at the Auckland University of Technology(AUT) over the weekend of 12-14 September, 2025.
They are pleased to have this quality venue confirmed and now that they have the dates pinned down, planning can begin in earnest.
And there is much to organise!
At the beginning of April they will be calling for papers and workshops and also identifying the two keynote speakers. website abc-nz.org.nz
At our next meeting Chris will introduce slipcases and chemises.
When: Saturday 9 July 2022, 9.30am – 12.30pm
Where: Room 3, (COTA) Hughes Community Centre, Hughes, ACT.
‘Ten Minute Slipcase’ – Make your own slipcase. It is quick to make, but takes 40 minutes or more to allow for accurate measuring and cutting.
What to bring:
All other equipment and materials will be supplied including card, PVA, rollers, paper strips for measuring. A few dividers will be available for sale.
During the morning we will explore:
Show and Tell – We will also show and chat about other loose coverings for books such as chemises, wrappers and boxes – Please bring some to show if you have them.
Look forward to seeing you all there!
The CCBG Committee is so pleased to announce the entry details for Guild 22, our members only exhibition to be held Mezzanine level of the Civic Library in Canberra.
Find all the information on the website under Events and news. Deadline for entries 11 August 2022.
Image of a few of the 44 works in Guild 19 taken during ‘bump in’.
Guild 2020 we learnt how to use YouTube to showcase our members works to everyone. CCBG Guild 2020 exhibition – YouTube
At our next meeting we will discuss, demonstrate and make our own bookcloth.
When: Saturday 14 May 2022, 9.30am – 12.30pm
Where: Room 3, (COTA) Hughes Community Centre, Hughes, ACT.
Make your own Bookcloth
What to bring:
All other equipment and materials will be supplied including paper, rollers, paste etc
During the morning we will explore these questions:
Show and Tell – Please bring along examples of books and boxes (completed and/or under construction) where you have used fabric.
Look forward to seeing you all there!
