Level 3: Rounded and backed case binding
Some bookbinding experience is highly recommended.
Course description
TUTOR: Monica Oppen DATES: Next class in 2025 TIME: 9.30am – 4.00pm If you are interested in this course contact us on info@nswbookbinders.org We will put your name of the pre-booking class list and contact you when bookings open. Suitability: Basic bookbinding experience is highly recommended. Course information: The adventure continues. This course builds on the flat back case binding course, taking your binding skills to the next level. We will be sewing one thicker bookblock. The sewn bookblock will be rounded and backed giving it the form of the classic codex. As with the flat back case binding a case i.e. cover, is made separately from the bookblock. You will learn to put a hollow on the spine to which the case will be attached prior to pasting down the endpapers. You will able to choose your covering materials; full cloth, cloth and decorated paper, leather and decorated paper, leather and cloth. The tutor will demonstrate various techniques, including: • rounding and backing the sewn bookblock • case making • revise the use of the board cutter • revise the use of the guillotine • using a leather paring knife • using the Brockman leather paring machine Materials: All materials will be provided. The Guild stocks a variety of unbound sheets ready for binding. Students may choose to purchase one of these unbound bookblocks to bind, instead of blank sheets. Tools will be provided. The bindery is full equipped. However students can bring their own tools. A metal rule, a pencil, an awl, a sharp knife will be useful.
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