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Meetings take place at the Kelsall Community Centre, Kelsall, Tarporley, CW6 0SB (map), unless otherwise stated. There is a charge of £16 for workshops and £8 for demonstrations (both include tea, coffee and biscuits). An additional charge will be made for the cost of materials at workshops. All meetings take place on Saturdays.
Those attending Workshops as ‘observers’ - a reduced charge of £8 applies.
Contact Andrew Brown for any other information.
18 February 2012
Alan Fitch: Coptic Binding (workshop)
Our esteemed managing editor of the wonderful ‘Bookbinder’ journal will lead
a workshop in the making of a small Coptic binding. All materials will be provided.
Get set to start the meetings for 2012 proper with much fun and creativity. Please
bring: bone folder, sewing needle, small cutting mat, scalpel/knife, awl, pencil.
Materials charge: £5.00.
10.30 am - 4.30 pm.
Maximum participants: 20. Please advise Andrew Brown (01829 742599) if you wish to attend.
Venue:
Kelsall Community Centre (map)
24 March 2012
Paul Broadbent: Victorian Family Bible Repair &
Elegantly Bound A4 Ring Binder (demonstration)
Another valuable asset within our region’s remit.
Paul will demonstrate in his usual enthusiastic and engaging style,
the repair of a Victorian family bible and all the joys that such
an undertaking brings. He will also introduce us to his take on a
more luxurious A4 ring binder. Be prepared to be entertained.
10.30 am - 4.30 pm
Venue:
Kelsall Community Centre (map)
12 April – 14 April 2012
Education and Training Seminar, University of Chester
For more information on the E&T Seminar or to download
a booking form, click here.
19 May 2012
Glenn Malkin: Gift Ideas
Exchange (workshop)
Members will have the opportunity to tackle the creation
of three different styles of binding: a wrap-around leather journal,
a Japanese binding, and a decorative single-section notebook. Members
are also encouraged to bring examples of bindings that make interesting
gifts to share with the group.
Please bring: all-purpose bookbinding tools. Materials charge: For the creation of three books, up to £12 per kit.
10.30 am - 4.30 pm
Maximum participants: 15. Please advise Andrew Brown (01829 742599) if you wish to attend.
Venue:
Kelsall Community Centre (map)
16 June 2012
Hannah Brown: Surface Applications & Decorative
Techniques
for Fine Bindings and Boxes (talk/demonstration)
Anyone who has seen Hannah’s exquisite bindings
will know what a creative talent she is. Hannah,
a licentiate of Designer Bookbinders, will give a
talk on her background, influences and her employment at the V&A.
She will then give a demonstration/slideshow of various decorative techniques
and surface applications that she uses on her bindings and boxes. These
include, metal cut outs, embroidery and woodwork in the construction
of boxes. It promises to be a masterclass in the use of different materials.
10.30 am - 4.30 pm
Venue:
Kelsall Community Centre (map)
21 July 2012
Lester Capon: Leather Re-backing & Restoration
Techniques (demonstration)
Fresh from his trip to Finland, and his (hopefully)
successful performance of Full Leather Covering
at the Chester E&TS,
Lester will take us through the complete process
of re-backing a leather-bound book. He will
also show us corner and headcap repairs if time allows. A great chance
to see a fine ‘Fellow’ at work.
10.30 am - 4.30 pm
Venue:
Kelsall Community Centre (map)
11 August 2012
Julian Thomas, MBE: Edge Gilding (demonstration)
Julian will give a consummate performance of
a skill that is rarely used these days, that of edge gilding by hand.
After a demonstration in the morning, the afternoon session will give
people the chance to try their hand, guided by the master himself.
10.30 am - 4.30 pm
Venue:
Kelsall Community Centre (map)
15 September 2012
Mike Groves: Book Collection (visit)
We have been invited to peruse an extensive
collection of up to 800 books;, ranging from bindings by Sangorski
and Sutcliffe, Victorian cloth bindings and 16th century books on
heraldry, to children’s illustrated books and books from the Vale,
Ricketts and Gregynog Private Presses. The visit will be an informal
affair. Mike will give a brief introduction about his collection,
and then we can roam freely to look, touch and hold the books. There
will be plenty of time to ask questions and enjoy tea and cake.
Noon onwards.
Venue:
Tyn-Y-Fedw
Foel, Welshpool, Powys
SY21 0PB
(map)
Directions: Look for the white house near the Twin
Rivers Caravan Park just off the A458. Use the
map link above, or type the postcode into Google maps and print out
the directions to get you to the vicinity. Don’t rely on a SatNav
when you enter the village of Foel. Contact: 01938 820481.
20 October 2012
Lou Boyd: Paper Manipulation and Book Art (workshop)
Lou will be running a workshop on a variety
of paper surface manipulation techniques. The techniques will be combined
within a handmade concertina book to build up an image over a series
of cut pages.
Please bring: A craft knife/scalpel, cutting
mat, metal ruler, variety of sizes of needles, small
pointed scissors, sharp pencil, rubber, two small boards for pressing
the cover and a weight. Materials charge: £2.
10.30 am - 4.30 pm
Maximum participants: 15. Please advise Andrew Brown (01829 742599) if you wish to attend.
Venue:
Kelsall Community Centre (map)
17 November 2012
Trevor Lloyd: Gold Leaf Finishing (demonstration)
Trevor Lloyd has been binding and restoring
antiquarian books for book collectors, dealers, and private libraries
for more than 20 years. His knowledge of books and the materials used
in their construction - together with his skills as a craftsman bookbinder
- enables Trevor to rebind and restore antiquarian books to the exact
style of their period and country of origin.
10.30 am - 4.30 pm
Venue:
Kelsall Community Centre (map)
Date to be confirmed
Christmas Lunch
| Chairman Paul Broadbent Ty Ganol Pen Y Cefn Road Caerwys Mold FLINTSHIRE CH7 5BH contact |
Secretary Kate Hore Caxton House Bridge Street Corwen DENBIGHSHIRE LL21 0AB contact |
Treasurer Malcolm Millington 8 Ryles Crescent Macclesfield Cheshire SK11 8DD contact |
| Programme Secretary Andrew Brown Artisan Bindery Unit 18, Suite 14 Barrowmore Estate Great Barrow Chester Cheshire CH3 7JA contact |
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