Workshops

Upcoming Workshops

Past workshops

  • Demystifying ENDPAPERS – which one to use?
    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 many variations and things to consider when choosing the right one. In this workshop we will make models of endpaper variations. We will discuss their construction, ...
  • Dyeing and Binding: Procion dyed paper covers and the “Secret Belgian” Binding
    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 we will make one Crisscross Bitnding and discuss four different methods/variations. But we will first dye paper for the covers, to make it a truly unique book. Date ...
  • German Bonnet Case Binding (w/ Joan Byers)
    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, hollow spine lining, sewn end bands, and edge decoration. Tools required: basic bookbinding tool kits (we have some if you don’t have one), small weights, finishing or lying ...
  • Pamphlets and Japanese Stab Binding Workshop — with Joan Byers
    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 a Japanese Stab bound book. Date: October 26, 2024 (Saturday) Time: 9:30 am to 4:30 pm Class size: Minimum of three (3), max of ten (10) students Cost: $75 (materials ...
  • Hardcover, case bound book with sewn tapes, hooked endpapers, cloth and paper covered boards – with Joan Byers
    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 more will be covered. Dates: June 15 & 16, 2024 (Saturday & Sunday) Time: 9 am to 4:30 pm Cost: $180.00 (materials will be included) Location: North Saanich (Greater Victoria) ...
  • Boxmaking: The Clamshell Box with Joan Byers
    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 learn how to measure, cut the materials both for the box itself and the covering and finishing materials.   Dates: April 13 & 14, 2024 (Saturday & Sunday) Time: ...
  • Cloth and Paper-Covered Hardcover Book
    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 book. Paper folding, sewing, cutting, bookbinding tools and more will be covered. Dates: March 2 & 3, 2024 (Saturday & Sunday) Time: 9 am to 4:30 pm Cost: $180.00 (materials will ...
  • Bookbinding I: October/November 2023
    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 various tools, materials, sewing methods, and constructions fundamental to hand bookbinding. We will start by making simple pamphlets and proceed to the binding of two small ...
  • Bookbinding I: August 2023
    CBBAG Bookbinding I with Joan Byers, August 8 to 12, 2023 Note: This offering of BB1 was unable to proceed due to low enrolment. This is a five full-day course from the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild (CBBAG) which introduces the various tools, materials, sewing methods, and constructions fundamental to hand bookbinding. We will start by ...
  • Bookbinding I: April/May 2022
    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 Guild (CBBAG) which introduces the various tools, materials, sewing methods, and constructions fundamental to hand bookbinding. You start with the making of simple pamphlets and proceed to the ...