What's on at the Ralph Lewis Bindery

Decorated papers

Regular Sunday mornings throughout the year.

Members Access (Wed)

Every Wednesday 10:00am to 5:00pm Monica Oppen

Members Access (Tue)

First Tuesdays of the month 10:30am-4:00pm Margaret Scott

Members Access (Sat)

Second Saturdays of the month 9:30am-1:30pm Margaret Scott

Bookwerke

Sunday afternoons following the second Saturday 1:30-4:00pm Kerry Blake

COURSES

In this section you'll find courses that are currently on offer and others that will become available during the year. Please note that:

Book Level 1 Beginners

For Level 1: Bookbinding for beginners your booking will be processed by Sydney Community College.

Let us know

When a course is flagged as "Read more ..." it could mean that the course is fully booked, that the course date is yet to be confirmed, or that the course has just ended. You can join the waiting list or express interest in future courses by clicking the "Let us know" button to the left.

Any questions?

Do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions.

Level 1: Bookbinding for beginners
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EVENTS

Sun, 13 Apr
Decorated papers April (MEMBERS ONLY)
Lilyfield
RSVP
13 Apr 2025, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm AEST
Lilyfield, Callan Park, Balmain Rd, Lilyfield NSW 2040, Australia
Dive into colour and pattern.
Sun, 15 June
Decorated papers June (MEMBERS ONLY)
Lilyfield
RSVP
15 June 2025, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm AEST
Lilyfield, Callan Park, Balmain Rd, Lilyfield NSW 2040, Australia
Dive into colour and pattern.
Sun, 10 Aug
Decorated papers August (MEMBERS ONLY)
Lilyfield
RSVP
10 Aug 2025, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm AEST
Lilyfield, Callan Park, Balmain Rd, Lilyfield NSW 2040, Australia
Dive into colour and pattern.
Multiple Dates
Sat, 30 Aug
US binder Coleen Curry returns
Lilyfield
RSVP
30 Aug 2025, 9:30 am – 31 Aug 2025, 4:00 pm
Lilyfield, Balmain Rd, Lilyfield NSW 2040, Australia
In conjunction with Bind25 Andersen’s Bindery is pleased to announce that we will be hosting classes with Coleen Curry. Coleen is an award-winning contemporary design binder and book artist. Check on the RSVP button and book through Andersen's Bindery today.
Fri, 12 Sept
Bind25 Conference, Auckland, NZ
Auckland
RSVP
12 Sept 2025, 9:00 am – 5:00 pm NZST
Auckland, 55 Wellesley Street East, Auckland CBD, Auckland 1010, New Zealand
Preserving the past. Crafting the future.
Sun, 12 Oct
Decorated papers October (MEMBERS ONLY)
Lilyfield
RSVP
12 Oct 2025, 9:30 am – 12:30 pm AEDT
Lilyfield, Callan Park, Balmain Rd, Lilyfield NSW 2040, Australia
Dive into colour and pattern.
Sat, 15 Nov
NSW Guild AGM 2025
Lilyfield
Details
15 Nov 2025, 11:00 am – 2:00 pm AEDT
Lilyfield, South Cres, Lilyfield NSW 2040, Australia
Join us for our Annual General Meeting and Sale Day!

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