Level 1: Bookbinding for Beginners
NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders Alchemy of Bookbinding Level 1 course.
Course description
Tutor: Avril Makula PLEASE NOTE! This course is run through the Sydney Community College. Welcome to the world of hand bookbinding. This course is suitable for those who are starting from scratch and also for those wanting to refresh half-remembered skills learned previously. You will learn key bookbinding terminology and be instructed in bench skills – the important core skills of accurate measuring and cutting, paper handling, folding, glueing and stitching. These skills form the basis of most bookmaking. You will be introduced to specialist tools as well as simpler homemade devices. Just bring your creativity, curiosity and passion. You will complete several projects: • a single section stitched printed booklet, the NSW Guild’s publication ‘The Alchemy of Bookbinding’ • a single section booklet of notes outlining the binding projects • a hard cover single section cased-in binding • a concertina album • a multi section French-stitched notebook with sewn on cover and exposed spine. All materials are provided by the NSW Guild, including coloured and decorative papers are provided for making your books. You may wish to bring an apron. A beginners toolkit is available for optional purchase at a discounted rate. Closed-in shoes must be worn as an OHS requirement. For ages 18+ Completion of ‘Level 1: Bookbinding for beginners’ will ensure you learn the skills to take your bookbinding to the next level, whatever your area of interest, whether it be repairing old books, binding original artwork, making notebooks or just enjoying a new skill.
Contact Details
info@nswbookbinders.com.au
To be covered by our insurance policy, please:
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Remember to sign in when you enter the bindery and sign out when you leave.
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Always wear closed-in shoes, NO sandals.
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Only use equipment if you have received instruction from a monitor or teacher.
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Hand-eye coordination and dexterity are necessary for this course as sharp knives are used in the cutting of board and paper.
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You will be shown correct procedure in the use of these tools, but good coordination will assure accurate cutting and prevention of injury.
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The bindery opens at 9 am.
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Tea and coffee is supplied and there will be a lunch break of 30 minutes. It is recommended you bring your lunch, as shops and cafes are a distance away.
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There is a kitchen adjacent to the bindery.
Changing your enrolment:
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you withdraw from a course less than 72 hours prior to the start, you may have a credit. No refund will be offered.
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If you withdraw from a course more than 72 hours prior to the start, you may have a credit or choose to receive a full refund
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If you withdraw after the course begins, you are not entitled to a credit or refund.
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In cases where you are unable to attend due to illness or injury, you may receive a credit