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. Sign up for the email subscription to be kept uptodate with cbbag sk. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild company in toronto, on 80 ward street, toronto, ontario. Cbbag saskatchewan a local chapter of the canadian. Other course locations addresses can be found with the course descriptions or will be provided upon registration. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild gta chapter. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild public group. You start with the making of a simple pamphlet and proceed to the binding of two hardcover books. They will be posting a virtual gallery of this wonderful book arts community. Her work has been exhibited in vancouver, saskatoon, toronto, ottawa and fredericton. Cbbag is defined as canadian bookbinders and bookartists guild very rarely.
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. Dan mezza business profile canadian bookbinders and book. Contact canadian bookbinders and book artists guild. 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. Our bindery canadian bookbinders and book artists guild. The canadian bookbinders and book artists guild supports, promotes, and seeks to inspire participation in. 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. About cbbag the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild supports, promotes, and seeks to inspire participation in traditional bookbinding and contemporary book arts. Find below a list of bookbinding courses and workshops in canada. 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. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild the art of.
We are currently experiencing disruptions to the exhibition schedule. The canadian bookbinders and book artists guild was established in. Grupo publico canadian bookbinders and book artists guild. 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.
Edt ottawa time, moira duncan, doctoral student in early modern literature, university of ottawa, will be. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild listed as cbbag. 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 ottawa canadian bookbinders and book artists guild. Dan mezza business profile canadian bookbinders and. The canadian bookbinders and book artists guild was established in 1983 to provide contact and support for those interested in the book arts. 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. Cbbagovbook arts show and sale tickets, sat, 17 oct 2020 at. The gta chapter of the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild gta chapter. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild greater toronto area chapter, toronto, ontario. Cbbag victoria canadian bookbinders and book artists guild. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild greater.
If you know of any more bookbinding courses or related book arts workshops paper making, marbling, conservation etc then please leave them in. What if someone is passionate about bookbinding and wants to learn more. Cbbag calgary has members from the southern part of the province, and our meetings have been held in various locations in calgary. Cbbag ottawa valley chapter page 2 canadian bookbinders. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild bc lower mainland.
All current members of cbbag who reside in saskatchewan automatically become members of the saskatchewan chapter. Barbara trott, marilyn book and arielle vanderschans both of whom were able to attend in person, and cbbag instructor dan mezza. 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. 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. Art of the book 2018 exhibition opens abebooks reading copy. The canadian bookbinders and book artists guild ottawa. 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. We frequently hold bookbinding related workshops and evenings at our toronto teaching bindery or other. Cbbag is the canadian national group for bookbinders.
The gta instudio courses are held at the cbbag bindery, as well as other locations in toronto. 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 guilds 30 year history has created a pool of experienced local instructors and an ability to attract instructors from across the globe. Cbbag stands for canadian bookbinders and bookartists guild. The cbbag bindery is located at 180 shaw street, toronto just north of queen street west, in the west queen west district of toronto. 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. 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. Our group promotes greater public awareness of bookbinding and the book arts, and. Each participant creates a signature sheet of the specified size, inspired by the given theme. The canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag is pleased to present art of the book 2018. 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. In 2000 he received the certificate of the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag, and has continued to develop his skills. Each participant has to produce as many identical sheets as there are participants. In canada, allen is a member of cbbag canadian bookbinders and book artists guild, affectionately known as cabbage.
Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild instudio. Matcutting and mounting workshop with the canadian. 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. Bookbinding canadian bookbinders and book artists guild. The cbbag alberta north chapter has members from the northern part of the province and our meetings are held in various locations in edmonton. 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. 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. Edt ottawa time, moira duncan, doctoral student in early modern literature, university of ottawa. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guildune expositionconcours des oeuvres par les membres. 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. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild how is canadian. 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. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild greater toronto. We hold four meetings a year at the university of victoria and organize at least one field trip.
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. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild home facebook. Cbbag stands for canadian bookbinders and book artists guild. You start with the making of a simple pamphlet and.
An exhibit of cbbag members work will be on display in the first floor vitrines at artscape youngplace. The canadian bookbinders and book artists guild ottawa arts. Cbbag bc islands is a chapter of the national organization, canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag conference 11thth july 20, the art department, university of calgary. Bookbinding 1 core course tickets, fri, 17 may 2019 at 9. Art of the book 2018 celebrates the 35th anniversary of the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild. 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. The art of the book 98 artists bookslivres dartiste cbbag. 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. See each venue for opening receptions, gallery hours and events. Newsletter canadian bookbinders and book artists guild newsletter cbbag newsletter.
Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild home 20191209 left to right. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild how is. 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. 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. 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. Cbbag is defined as canadian bookbinders and book artists guild frequently. Art of the book 2018 is an international juried exhibition of the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag members work, opening in victoria. About cbbag toronto bookbinders and book artists in. Our group promotes greater public awareness of bookbinding and the book arts, and fosters excellence in. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild book arts fair. Cbbag bc islands chapter canadian bookbinders and book.
John burbidge has been repairing leatherbound and clothbound books since 1997. 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. Suppliers list, video catalogue, a directory of book artists, a. 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. Contact canadian bookbinders and book artists guild gta. 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. Cbbag, 180 shaw street, unit 102, toronto on canada m6j 2w5. How is canadian bookbinders and book artists guild abbreviated. We are currently experiencing disruptions to the exhibition schedule due to the covid. Cbbag saskatchewan a local chapter of the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild blog at. We frequently hold bookbinding related workshops and evenings at our toronto teaching bindery or other locations. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild une expositionconcours des oeuvres par les membres. 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. This course from the canadian bookbinders and book artists guild cbbag introduces the various tools, materials, sewing methods, and constructions fundamental to hand bookbinding.
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. In august 2018, the exhibition will open at the audain gallery, visual arts building, university of victoria, british columbia. Cbbags gta chapter has members from the toronto and the areas surrounding it. Cbbag alberta north chapter supporting the book arts. In the uk, there is the society of bookbinders and the designer bookbinders. Mon may 4 and fri may 8, 1012pm et, design your own photobook. A short history of the guild of womenbinders an article posted by the oak knoll. Cbbag canadian bookbinders and bookartists guild acronymattic. Cbbag ottawa valley chapter canadian bookbinders and book. Each participant has to produce as many identical sheets as there are participants usually between. 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.
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. This free event is open to the public from 10 am to 3 pm in the alice mackay room downstairs. Canadian bookbinders and book artists guild join cbbag. 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. The fair showcases publications and events from prairiebased publishers, artists, and galleries ranging from zines, catalogues, artist editions, fiction, poetry, criticism, and periodicals.
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