WELCOME BOOKBINDERS AND BOOK ARTISTS

Since 1983 the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild has worked to support the development of the book arts in Canada. This web site is dedicated to that effort. The book arts include bookbinding, artists' books, papermaking, calligraphy, letterpress printing and typography, wood engraving, paper decorating, restoration, and conservation.

UPCOMING WORKSHOPS:


ONLINE WORKSHOP WITH Paula Beardell Krieg

Book Arts: Realm of Solids

Three Tuesdays, Jan 13, 20, & 27, 2026, 2.00 – 4.30 p.m. 

(EASTERN TIME)

The ability to construct well-crafted solids opens up a world of possibilities within all areas of paper arts. We start with placing the study of solids in historical context, referencing the concepts developed centuries ago by Plato and Lui Hiu, and will move forward in time to modern masters such as Franz Zeier and Tomoko Fuse.

The language and classification of solid forms will be introduced. Their surprising attributes will be explored in ways that are simply delightful. The study of solids invites entry into a realm of puzzles, surprising transformations, and striking visuals.  Discussions will include methods of incorporating interior lights, examining how solid forms invite inclusion of non-linear content, and ways of transforming solids into enclosures.

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ONLINE WORKSHOP WITH  ANDREW HUOT

Printing WITHOUT a Press

Wednesday, January 14, 2026,  6.00 - 9.00 p.m.  

(EASTERN TIME)

You don’t need heavy equipment or a big press to make prints for an edition or exchange.

Join Andrew as he demonstrates simple and repeatable techniques to create a matching edition of prints.

Then we’ll get our hands dirty trying out trace monotypes, pochoir, stamping, and more.

No printing press, no problem!

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ONLINE: Home Study Guided Stream with Barbara Helander

Bookbinding 1

April - December 2026


Bookbinding 1 is the first workshop in CBBAG’s core curriculum and introduces the variety of tools, materials, sewings, and constructions fundamental to hand bookbinding.

Using the Thinkific online teaching platform, the workshop is a series of lecture-style videos, direct demonstration videos, and how-to pdfs housed into modules. The workshop will start with the making of a simple pamphlet and proceed to the binding of two hard cover books.

Using an online platform allows Mentors to have easy interaction with participants and allows participants to connect and support each other by encouraging discussion, questions and sharing of ideas. There will be a total of 4 Zoom meetings, during which the Mentor will lead a review of the group's project submissions, discuss challenges, and answer questions, emulating the in-person workshop more closely.

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Click here for The list of all workshops and courses.



Kindred Spirits: The Lucy Maud Montgomery Legacy as Interpreted by Contemporary Book Artists

For the list of exhibition venues across Canada, visit the exhibition's website:  kindred-spirits-bookarts.com

The Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild gratefully acknowledges the support of the Government of Canada.

Facebook, Instagram, and Youtube (for exclusive lecture recording, Beyond Anne of Green Gables, presented by Kathy Wasylenky from Lucy Maud Montgomery Society of Ontario).

BOOKBINDING

WHAT IS IT?

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Work & Hobby

Bookbinding consists of many different types of work, particularly in North America where it can be difficult to specialize and make a living.

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Magazine

EXTENSIVE LIBRARY

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Publication

Book Arts arts du livre Canada is published twice a year. It features book arts events, book artists, book and exhibition reviews, technical articles, and historical essays.

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EDUCATION

RESOURCES

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CBBAG has a few curated lists of resources that we think will be of use to bookbinders and book artists. 

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