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Courses on offer

Level 1 courses

  • Level 1: Bookbinding for beginners

    NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders Alchemy of Bookbinding Level 1 course.

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  • Stab binding

    Suitable for all levels.

    Starts Jun 6

    From 160 Australian dollars

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  • Long-stitch binding with leather cover

    Suitable for beginners as well as more advanced binders.

    Starts Jun 21

    From 160 Australian dollars

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  • Drum-leaf binding

    Suitable for all levels.

    Starts Jul 19

    From 180 Australian dollars

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  • Flexible sketchbook

    A great follow on for beginners, and for those wanting to explore bespoke bindings.

    Starts Oct 24

    From 160 Australian dollars

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  • Repair of Cloth Bindings

    This four-day workshop is suitable for beginners in book repair.

    Starts Apr 16

    From 590 Australian dollars

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  • Book repair for the home library

    Basic bookbinding knowledge necessary.

    Starts Mar 21

    From 125 Australian dollars

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  • Book repair for the home library

    Basic bookbinding knowledge necessary.

    Starts Aug 29

    From 125 Australian dollars

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Level 2 courses

  • Level 2: Flatback case binding – Feb

    Some basic bookbinding experience, such as ‘Bookbinding for beginners’, is recommended

    Starts Feb 21

    From 310 Australian dollars

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  • Level 2: Flatback case binding – April

    Some basic bookbinding experience, such as ‘Bookbinding for beginners’, is recommended

    Starts Apr 25

    From 310 Australian dollars

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  • Level 2: Flatback case binding – August

    Some basic bookbinding experience, such as ‘Bookbinding for beginners’, is recommended

    Starts Aug 22

    From 310 Australian dollars

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  • Level 2: Flatback case binding – October

    Some basic bookbinding experience, such as ‘Bookbinding for beginners’, is recommended

    Starts Oct 17

    From 310 Australian dollars

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  • Lidded box

    Suitable for all levels including beginners.

    Starts May 16

    From 310 Australian dollars

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  • Portfolio box

    Suitable for all levels.

    Starts Oct 25

    From 190 Australian dollars

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Level 3 courses

Level 4 courses

Specialty courses

  • Suminagashi

    Suitable for beginners as well as more advanced binders.

    Starts Mar 7

    From 160 Australian dollars

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  • Printed Papers

    Suitable for all levels.

    Starts Aug 15

    From 125 Australian dollars

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  • Watercolour marbling

    Limited to eight participants.

    Starts Sep 5

    From 380 Australian dollars

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  • Watercolour marbling revisited

    Limited to eight participants.

    Starts Sep 7

    80 Australian dollars

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

​​When a course is flagged as "Read more..." it could mean that the course is fully booked, that 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. ​

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

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BINDERY OPENING HOURS FOR MEMBERS

1st Tuesdays of the month 10:30am - 4:30pm

2nd Saturdays of the month: 9:30am - 1:30pm

All Wednesdays: 10:00am – 5:00pm

NB. The Bindery is closed over Christmas and New Year from mid December until mid January

NSW Bookbinder's Guild
PO Box 1110
Rozelle, NSW 2039

NSW Bookbinder's Guild Ralph Lewis Bindery
Room 14,  Garry Owen House
Callan Park, Balmain Rd
Lilyfield, NSW 2038

 

In the spirit of Reconciliation, the NSW Guild of Bookbinders acknowledges the Wangal people,
Traditional Custodians of the land on which the Bindery is located, and pays respects to their Elders past and present.
 

© 2024 by Stefania Riccardi for NSW Guild of Bookbinders. All rights reserved.

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