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Demystifying ENDPAPERS – which one to use?

Posted on July 26, 2025 by bookadmin

August 8, 2025 The first thing you see when you open a book is the endpapers. It can be confusing to figure out which one to use as there are Continue Reading →

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Dyeing and Binding: Procion dyed paper covers and the “Secret Belgian” Binding

Posted on July 26, 2025 by bookadmin

September 6, 2025 (Also referred to as a Criss-cross Binding) This is a different book structure which opens flat, and with a number of variations to explore. In this workshop Continue Reading →

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German Bonnet Case Binding (w/ Joan Byers)

Posted on April 16, 2025 by bookadmin

May 17 to 20, 2025 UPDATE 2025-04-16: The course is currently full. This intermediate course with Joan Byers introduces intermediate techniques, such as rounding and backing, hooked invisible hinge endpapers, Continue Reading →

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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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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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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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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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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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Bookbinding I: April/May 2022

Posted on March 24, 2022 by bookadmin

CBBAG Bookbinding I With Joan Byers April 23, 24, 25 & April 29, 30, May 1 2022 This is a six full-day course from the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Continue Reading →

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A Beautiful Bound Book: October 2019

Posted on September 15, 2019 by bookadmin

A Beautiful Bound Book With Joan Byers October 5 & 6, 2019 A two-day workshop creating a unique and personal handbound book. You will make your own book cloth and Continue Reading →

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  • Event: Chapter Meeting: February 22, 2026 (Sunday)

    Our next chapter meeting of the year will be held as follows: Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026 Time: 1:30 pm Location: 10780 West Saanich Road, North Saanich (studio of Joan & Ginny) Theme: “What is poetry?” which inspired by the following 2025 piece written by Margaret Lonsdale: What is Poetry? Poetry is exploration. Poetry is …

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  • Event: Chapter Meeting: February 22, 2026 (Sunday)

    Our next chapter meeting of the year will be held as follows: Date: Sunday, February 22, 2026 Time: 1:30 pm Location: 10780 West Saanich Road, North Saanich (studio of Joan & Ginny) Theme: “What is poetry?” which inspired by the following 2025 piece written by Margaret Lonsdale: What is Poetry? Poetry is exploration. Poetry is …

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