Victorian Bookbinders Guild
For all interested in the Art, Craft and Practice of Bookbinding
Signature - Editor required
Hi everyone, I will be standing down from my position of editor at the July AGM.
I wanted to advertise this fact now so that any one who would like an opportunity to help assemble the May/June issue, with a view to taking over, could do this with me next month.
You can contact me to discuss this at editor@vbg.net.au
Events and News 2018
NEXT MEETING
Tuesday 22th May 2018
Bring along your current projects and share your progress. Bring your questions, and book problems.
We will look at progress of some ideas for the Binding Challenge 2018.
Visitors welcome,
Previous articles of Interest from 2017
For Sale Bindery Machinery
Alex Carter is offering his bindery for sale as a whole. Inspection by appointment. 9499 2076 or email marcussinclair2001@yahoo.com.au
Workshop Case Binding 101
Case Binding 101 is the first workshop for those considering making their own books.
VBG Binding Challenge 2018.
Sidney Nolan Landscapes and Legends, a set text.
This is the exhibiton catalogue of th retrospective exhibition 1937-1987, and consists of 176 A4 pages in 11 sections with numerous colour and black and white pictures for inspiration. 10 copies of uncut sheets are available upon registration or you may purchase your own copy and rebind.
Nag Hammadi Binding Workshop
Presenter Jim Finger
In this workshop we will explore the production methods of the oldest surviving complete codex books from the Nag Hammadi area of Egypt. These books show the migration of the scroll to the codex, and so have a significant place in the history of the book.
Open Bindery at the Dorking Press Bindery
I will be opening my bindery as a trial on Thursday evenings in May to allow Guild members another option for their projects. The Bindery is small, allowing only 6 people plus myself if we want to do serious work. However happy to have others drop in and see the facilities.
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Recent News
Meetings & Events
| Tue Apr 24 @17:00 - 07:00PM April 2018 Meeting |
| Thu May 03 @19:00 - 09:00PM Open Bindery for Members 3rd May 2018 |
| Sat May 05 @10:00 - 03:00PM Clunes Booktown VBG Display |
| Sun May 06 @10:00 - 03:00PM Clunes Booktown VBG Display |
| Thu May 10 @19:00 - 09:00PM Open Bindery for Members 10th May 2018 |
| Thu May 17 @19:00 - 09:00PM Open Bindery for Members 17 th May 2018 |
| Tue May 22 @19:00 - 09:00PM May Meeting 2018 |
| Thu May 24 @19:00 - 09:00PM Open Bindery for Members 24rd May 2018 |
| Thu May 31 @19:00 - 09:00PM Open Bindery for Members 31st May 2018 |
| Sat Jun 02 @09:00 - 05:00PM Workshop Case Binding 2nd June 2018 |
| Tue Jun 26 @19:00 - 09:00PM June Meeting 2018 |
| Tue Jul 24 @19:00 - 09:00PM July Meeting 2018 |
| Tue Aug 28 @19:00 - 09:00PM August Meeting 2018 |
| Tue Sep 25 @19:00 - 09:00PM September Meeting 2018 |
| Tue Oct 23 @19:00 - 09:00PM October Meeting 2018 |
Call for Contributions
Have you recently completed a project? Our members would love to hear about it!
Please send a short paragraph and a picture to the Editor, preferably by email to editor@vbg.net.au so that we can include your account in our next newsletter and on our website.
We also encourage members to share their achievements and experiences at club nights. Bring along photos, drawings or examples and feel welcome to talk about these as part of the meeting.
Victorian Bookbinders Guild Inc. Incorporated 1981 Registration No A2896 ABN: 97 853 169 281 PO Box 355, Seddon West, Victoria 3011