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Pamphlets and Japanese Stab Binding Workshop — with Joan Byers

Posted on October 8, 2024 by bookadmin

October 26, 2024 A day of pamphlet variations and a Japanese Stab Binding. We will spend the morning making a variety of pamphlets and the afternoon learning how to do Continue Reading →

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Chapter Meetings: August 17 (Sat) & September 29 (Sun) 2024

Posted on July 22, 2024 by bookadmin

We will have a very informal (and fun!) summer meeting — with the usual potluck nibblings plus general conversation. We’ll also have some discussion of what to do with our Continue Reading →

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Hardcover, case bound book with sewn tapes, hooked endpapers, cloth and paper covered boards – with Joan Byers

Posted on May 7, 2024 by bookadmin

June 15 & 16, 2024 This two day workshop will focus on the basic principles of bookbinding while making a small hardcover book. Paper folding, sewing, cutting, bookbinding tools and Continue Reading →

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CBBAG at the Bruce Hutchison Library

Posted on March 19, 2024 by bookadmin

4 March to 31 May 2024   Victoria Arts Council and The Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild (CBBAG), BC Islands Chapter is pleased to present this second exhibition of Continue Reading →

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Boxmaking: The Clamshell Box with Joan Byers

Posted on March 13, 2024 by bookadmin

April 13 & 14, 2024 This two-day course will focus on making a clamshell box. Participants will be asked to bring an object or book of their choice and will Continue Reading →

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Event: Chapter Meeting: June 9, 2024 (Sunday)

Posted on March 12, 2024 by bookadmin

Our next chapter meeting of the year will be held as follows: Date: Sunday, June 9, 2024 Time: 1:00 pm onwards Location: 10780 West Saanich Road, North Saanich (studio of Continue Reading →

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Cloth and Paper-Covered Hardcover Book

Posted on February 9, 2024 by bookadmin

Cloth and Paper-Covered Hardcover Book with Joan Byers March 2 & 3, 2024 This two day workshop will focus on the basic principles of bookbinding while making a small hardcover Continue Reading →

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Event: Chapter Meeting: February 18, 2024 (Sunday)

Posted on January 6, 2024 by bookadmin

Our next chapter meeting of the year will be held as follows: Date: Sunday, February 18, 2024 Time: 1:00 pm onwards Location: 10780 West Saanich Road, North Saanich (studio of Continue Reading →

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Event: Chapter Meeting: November 12, 2023 (Sunday)

Posted on October 1, 2023 by bookadmin

Our next chapter meeting of the year will be held as follows: Date: Sunday, November 12, 2023 Time: 1:00 pm onwards Location: 10780 West Saanich Road, North Saanich (studio of Continue Reading →

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Bookbinding I: October/November 2023

Posted on September 7, 2023 by bookadmin

CBBAG Bookbinding I with Joan Byers, October 28 to November 1, 2023 This is a five full-day course from the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild (CBBAG) which introduces the Continue Reading →

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  • Hardcover, case bound book with sewn tapes, hooked endpapers, cloth and paper covered boards (w/ Joan Byers)

    June 24 & 25, 2026 No previous bookbinding experience is needed to enroll in this workshop. This two day workshop will focus on the basic principles of bookbinding while making a small hardcover book. Paper folding, sewing, cutting, bookbinding tools and more will be covered. Tools required: basic bookbinding tool kits (we have some if you …

  • Event: Chapter Meeting: July 12, 2026 (Sunday)

    Our next chapter meeting of the year will be held as follows: Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026 Time: 1:30 pm Location: 10780 West Saanich Road, North Saanich (studio of Joan & Ginny) Theme: “Serendipity”  Refreshments: Tea and coffee; bring nibblies if you wish.

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  • Hardcover, case bound book with sewn tapes, hooked endpapers, cloth and paper covered boards (w/ Joan Byers)

    June 24 & 25, 2026 No previous bookbinding experience is needed to enroll in this workshop. This two day workshop will focus on the basic principles of bookbinding while making a small hardcover book. Paper folding, sewing, cutting, bookbinding tools and more will be covered. Tools required: basic bookbinding tool kits (we have some if you …

  • Hardcover, case bound book with sewn tapes, hooked endpapers, cloth and paper covered boards (w/ Joan Byers)

    June 6 & 7, 2026 UPDATE 2026-05-05: The course is currently full. This two day workshop will focus on the basic principles of bookbinding while making a small hardcover book. Paper folding, sewing, cutting, bookbinding tools and more will be covered. Tools required: basic bookbinding tool kits (we have some if you don’t have one), small …

  • Event: Chapter Meeting: July 12, 2026 (Sunday)

    Our next chapter meeting of the year will be held as follows: Date: Sunday, July 12, 2026 Time: 1:30 pm Location: 10780 West Saanich Road, North Saanich (studio of Joan & Ginny) Theme: “Serendipity”  Refreshments: Tea and coffee; bring nibblies if you wish.

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