Our group promotes greater public awareness of bookbinding and the book arts, and fosters excellence in. Matcutting and mounting workshop with the canadian. Art of the book 2018 is an international exhibition staged by the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag, which opened this past weekend in victoria, british columbia the show spends the next two years traveling across. The canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag is pleased to present art of the book 2018. All current members of cbbag who reside in saskatchewan automatically become members of the saskatchewan chapter. Art of the book 2018 exhibition opens abebooks reading copy. The ottawa valley chapter of the national canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag pronounced cabbage, is a volunteerrun organization whose mandate is to create a spirit of community among bookbinders and book artists and the wider book community. The canadian bookbinders and book artists guild was established in. About cbbag toronto bookbinders and book artists in. Cbbag is defined as canadian bookbinders and bookartists guild very rarely. In august 2018, the exhibition will open at the audain gallery, visual arts building, university of victoria, british columbia.
Art of the book 2018 is an international juried exhibition of the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag members work, opening in victoria. Cbbag ottawa canadian bookbinders and book artists guild. Edt ottawa time, moira duncan, doctoral student in early modern literature, university of ottawa, will be. The canadian bookbinders and book artists guild was established in 1983 to provide contact and support for those interested in the book arts, and there are branches across canada. Dan mezza business profile canadian bookbinders and book. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild bc lower mainland. In canada, allen is a member of cbbag canadian bookbinders and book artists guild, affectionately known as cabbage. If you know of any more bookbinding courses or related book arts workshops paper making, marbling, conservation etc then please leave them in. Art conservator jennifer robertson will once again be teaching a oneday workshop on matcutting and mounting for works on paper, this time through the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag. The canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag was established in 1983 to provide contact and support for those interested in the book arts, and there are branches across canada. Mar 27, 2019 art conservator jennifer robertson will once again be teaching a oneday workshop on matcutting and mounting for works on paper, this time through the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag. Art of the book 2018 is an international juried exhibition of the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag members work, opening in victoria, british columbia in august 2018 and travelling for two years across canada see each venue for opening receptions, gallery hours and events. April 2019 cbbag bookbinding i with joan byers april 5, 6, 7 and 12, 14, 2019 this is a six fullday course from the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag which introduces the various tools, materials, sewing methods, and constructions fundamental to hand bookbinding.
Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild about cbbag. We frequently hold bookbinding related workshops and evenings at our toronto teaching bindery or other. The fair showcases publications and events from prairiebased publishers, artists, and galleries ranging from zines, catalogues, artist editions, fiction, poetry, criticism, and periodicals. Art of the book 2018 is an international juried exhibition of the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag members work, opening in victoria, british columbia in august 2018 and travelling for two years across canada.
For information on how to borrow dvds and the catalougue of dvds available to borrow, visit the book arts dvd loan programme page under resources. The increasing number and quality of the entries attest to the continued resiliency of the book as a repository for ideas and as a flexible form for artistic expression. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild join cbbag. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild how is canadian. The gta instudio courses are held at the cbbag bindery, as well as other locations in toronto. Dan mezza business profile canadian bookbinders and.
Canadian bookbinders and book artists guildune expositionconcours des oeuvres par les membres. Cbbag ottawa valley chapter page 2 canadian bookbinders. Art of the book 2018 exhibition opens if you love books and art, then perhaps you should learn about the book arts, where the book is used as the medium for artistic expression. The cbbag bindery is located at 180 shaw street, toronto just north of queen street west, in the west queen west district of toronto. What if someone is passionate about bookbinding and wants to learn more. Cbbag bc islands is a chapter of the national organization, canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag.
How is canadian bookbinders and book artists guild abbreviated. Previous to her work at the canadian conservation institute, christine was on contract with the london metropolitan archives uk, archives ontario, and library and archives canada. Mon may 4 and fri may 8, 1012pm et, design your own photobook. The cbbag alberta north chapter has members from the northern part of the province and our meetings are held in various locations in edmonton. Barbara trott, marilyn book and arielle vanderschans both of whom were able to attend in person, and cbbag instructor dan mezza. The canadian bookbinders and book artists guild was established in 1983 to provide contact and support for those interested in the book arts. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag conference 11thth july 20, the art department, university of calgary. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild listed as cbbag. We are currently experiencing disruptions to the exhibition schedule due to the covid. Eventbrite canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag ottawa valley chapter presents bookbinding ii friday, 20 march 2020 sunday, 5 april 2020 at spikes letterpress and bookbinding studio, franktown, on. Cbbag saskatchewan a local chapter of the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild blog at. Cbbag victoria canadian bookbinders and book artists guild. In 2000 he received the certificate of the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag, and has continued to develop his skills. Cbbag bc islands chapter canadian bookbinders and book.
The art of the book 98 artists bookslivres dartiste cbbag. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild greater toronto area chapter, toronto, ontario. In the uk, there is the society of bookbinders and the designer bookbinders. Cbbag is defined as canadian bookbinders and book artists guild frequently. You start with the making of a simple pamphlet and proceed to the binding of two hardcover books. The canadian bookbinders and book artists guild ottawa. Eventbrite canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag ottawa valley chapter presents cbbagovbook arts show and sale saturday, 17 october 2020 at cbbag ov book arts show and sale, ottawa, on. Sign up for the email subscription to be kept uptodate with cbbag sk.
See each venue for opening receptions, gallery hours and events. The swap is a project that brings together ottawavalley book artists to create, share, make and show and tell about their book or box and their journey through the creative process. If you love books and art, then perhaps you should learn about the book arts, where the book is used as the medium for artistic expression. Cbbagovbook arts show and sale tickets, sat, 17 oct 2020. Our chapter includes more than 40 cbbag members who live on vancouver island and the gulf islands.
Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild greater. They will be posting a virtual gallery of this wonderful book arts community. A short history of the guild of womenbinders an article posted by the oak knoll. The bc lower mainland chapter of the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag is hosting a book arts fair on saturday may 26 at the vancouver public library central branch on georgia. In fact, art of the book is the premiere book arts show and the only exhibit of its kind in canada travelling to several locations across the country, notably to mcgill university from nov. The canadian bookbinders and book artists guild is pleased to present the art of the book 98, its third juried exhibition of members work, marking cbbag s fifteenth anniversary. Cbbag is the canadian national group for bookbinders. We are currently experiencing disruptions to the exhibition schedule. Cbbag canadian bookbinders and bookartists guild acronymattic. Eventbrite canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag ottawa valley chapter presents bookbinding 1 core course friday, 17 may 2019 sunday, 26 may 2019 at spikes studio, franktown beckwith, on.
Cbbag alberta north chapter supporting the book arts. She is a former director on the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag national board, former editor of the cbbag journal, and former treasurer of the. Her teaching experience includes workshops on silversmithing, and fabricating metalwork for the artists book, at the new brunswick college of craft and design, the metal arts guild of canada, and the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild toronto and vancouver chapters. Our bindery canadian bookbinders and book artists guild. About cbbag the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild supports, promotes, and seeks to inspire participation in traditional bookbinding and contemporary book arts. Other course locations addresses can be found with the course descriptions or will be provided upon registration. In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag is pleased to present its first national book arts conference in conjunction with the opening of art of the book 20 exhibition. Since 1988, the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild has organized art of the book, a juried exhibition of book arts held every five years. Learn bookbinding with master bookbinder dan mezza this course from the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag introduces the various tools, materials, sewing methods, and constructions fundamental to hand bookbinding. Contact canadian bookbinders and book artists guild.
You start with the making of a simple pamphlet and. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild home 20191209 left to right. We frequently hold bookbinding related workshops and evenings at our toronto teaching bindery or other locations. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild greater toronto. Cbbag saskatchewan a local chapter of the canadian. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild gta chapter.
Each participant has to produce as many identical sheets as there are participants usually between. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild home facebook. Cbbag, 180 shaw street, unit 102, toronto on canada m6j 2w5. The canadian bookbinders and book artists guild supports, promotes, and seeks to inspire participation in. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild instudio. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild the art of.
This free event is open to the public from 10 am to 3 pm in the alice mackay room downstairs. Cbbag stands for canadian bookbinders and bookartists guild. Contact canadian bookbinders and book artists guild gta. Newsletter canadian bookbinders and book artists guild newsletter cbbag newsletter.
In the us, a good place to start is the guild of book workers. Find below a list of bookbinding courses and workshops in canada. The bc lower mainland chapter of the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag is hosting a book arts fair on saturday may 26 at the vancouver public library central branch on georgia this free event is open to the public from 10 am to. Since 1988, the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag has organized art of the book, a juried exhibition of book arts held every five years. Art conservator jennifer robertson will once again be teaching a oneday workshop on matcutting and mounting for works on paper, this time through the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag matcutting and mounting. Mar 17, 2020 pabf provides a space for publishers and artists to share their work and for the art book community to intensify and flourish. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild how is. Her work has been exhibited in vancouver, saskatoon, toronto, ottawa and fredericton. The canadian bookbinders and book artists guild is a national organization established in 1983 to provide contact and support for those interested in the book arts.
Bookbinding canadian bookbinders and book artists guild. An exhibit of cbbag members work will be on display in the first floor vitrines at artscape youngplace. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild book arts fair. Cbbag calgary has members from the southern part of the province, and our meetings have been held in various locations in calgary. This course from the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag introduces the various tools, materials, sewing methods, and constructions fundamental to hand bookbinding. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild public group. Edt ottawa time, moira duncan, doctoral student in early modern literature, university of ottawa. Art of the book 2018 is an international exhibition staged by the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag, which opened this past weekend in victoria.
Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild une expositionconcours des oeuvres par les membres. The canadian bookbinders and book artists guild ottawa arts. Bookbinding 1 core course tickets, fri, 17 may 2019 at 9. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild company in toronto, on 80 ward street, toronto, ontario. It does this through the efforts of its members and volunteers in providing high quality book arts information, resources, education and networking opportunities to the. Grupo publico canadian bookbinders and book artists guild. Cbbag ottawa valley chapter canadian bookbinders and book. Cbbags gta chapter has members from the toronto and the areas surrounding it. All courses listed are available to the public, some are day courses, others are multiday courses and some are full time. Cbbag stands for canadian bookbinders and book artists guild.
The gta chapter of the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild gta chapter. Each participant has to produce as many identical sheets as there are participants. We hold four meetings a year at the university of victoria and organize at least one field trip. Our group promotes greater public awareness of bookbinding and the book arts, and. Cbbagovbook arts show and sale tickets, sat, 17 oct 2020 at. The guilds 30 year history has created a pool of experienced local instructors and an ability to attract instructors from across the globe. The canadian bookbinders and book artists guild has a lending library of dvds available to cbbag members for the cost of postage outgoing and return only. Art of the book 2018 celebrates the 35th anniversary of the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild. John burbidge has been repairing leatherbound and clothbound books since 1997.
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