Bookbinding 1 Intensive – In Person - 2026WKSP-09-14

IN PERSON: Bookbinding 1 with Andrew Huot

This workshop is an introduction to the craft of bookbinding. During six days participants will receive instruction on how to use a variety of tools and will learn about bookbinding materials in general.

The workshop starts with the making of a few simple pamphlet structures and culminates with the binding of two case-bound, flat-back books. The workshop will provide participants with the knowledge and skills they need to explore bookbinding independently or pursue further education in the field. 

This workshop is the first of the CBBAG core curriculum workshops and is a prerequisite for many other workshops.

Please note this is an intensive workshop which requires some physical stamina and mental focus for many hours each day.

Andrew Huot is a book artist, bookbinder, printer, and conservator in Scarborough ON where he operates Big River Bindery, a studio for bookmaking, letterpress printing, and book conservation. He holds a Masters in Book Arts from the University of the Arts in Philadelphia and a BS in Printmaking from Portland State University.

His artists’ books use photographs, linoleum cuts, and text to share the humorous side of everyday life around us. His artists’ books are in collections across the country, from the Art Institute of Chicago to Yale University. Andrew teaches online and in his own studio, taught at the University of Illinois School of Information Science and workshops across the US and in Canada at CBBAG, the John C Campbell Folk School, Book Arts LA, the International Preservation Studies Center, and the Guild of Book Workers, among others. His website is https://bigriverbindery.com/

WORKSHOP DETAILS:

Location: IN PERSON

Big River Bindery 94 Crockford Blvd, Unit 2 Scarborough, ON M1R 3C3 ***

Date: Monday-Saturday, Sept 14-19, 2026

Hours: 9:30 – 4:30 PM with 1-hour lunch break

Course fee: $630 members / $485 student members / $690 non-members

Materials: $80 payable to instructor

Prerequisite: None

Maximum enrollment: 12 Students

Registration closes: Wednesday, August 26, 2026, 11:59 PM

Notes:

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The workshop location is located near Lawrence & Warden in Toronto, due north of the Warden TTC station and not far from the Eglinton LRT. Bus 68 goes north from each to Lawrence Ave, a short walk from the bindery. There is limited parking available at the bindery, and free parking in a nearby neighborhood a 10-minute walk away. Contact Andrew for arrangements. Lawrence Ave East has many food options a short walk or drive from the shop, and a fridge and microwave are available if you'd prefer to bring your own lunch.

The full-time student rate is for CBBAG student members who are also full-time students at a secondary or post-secondary education institution in Canada. Proof of student status may be requested by the CBBAG registrar.

Cancellation policy:

Participant-requested cancellations will be accepted up to 3 days prior to the published cut-off date for registration and will be subject to a 10% cancellation fee (a minimum of $5). After that, the full fee will be forfeited. In the event of the workshop being cancelled by CBBAG, the workshop fee will be fully refunded.