Level 4: Letterpress binding - End Jan
Multi-section books experience required. Completion of levels 2 and 3 highly recommended.
Course description
Tutor: Ted Chapman Dates: Thursday 23rd, Saturday 25th and Monday 27th January 2025 Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm Extend your skills into the world of traditional bookbinding. This three-day course builds on Levels 2 and 3. Three days gives you the time to complete the binding satisfactorily without rushing or cutting corners. You will sew a bookblock on sunken cords, lace on boards, create a hollow and false raised bands. In this binding the boards are attached to the bookblock before covering. You will learn how to work leather onto the spine, form head caps and paste down endpapers. You will have a choice of a quarter or half leather covering with decorated paper. Materials are provided. Bring your usual tools if you like, but tools are also available for use at the bindery.
Course details
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.
Also:
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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