NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders

NSW Guild of Craft Bookbinders For people who are interested in traditional and modern methods of book binding and restoration, as well as creating their own books and boxes.

Job opportunity -
06/05/2026

Job opportunity -

Monica OppenNewsletter editorNSW Guild Committee:President: Monica OppenVice President: Avril MakulaTreasurer: Jules DalglieshSecretary: Jules DalglieshSimon GrimesDave Edmonds

Attention all printers. -
27/02/2026

Attention all printers. -

Frank has cleaned and restored these presses himself, and hand-built any replacement parts.These prices are very low, especially the Albion.

Attention regional members! -
25/02/2026

Attention regional members! -

Book artist and printmaker Anne-maree Hunter (Psycyclonic Studios) will be teaching 4 experimental book structures at the Newcastle Printmakers Workshop in March.

Pivot to the new year! -
06/01/2026

Pivot to the new year! -

Have you been hesitating to join? What about a 6 month trial? Our half year membership (1st January – 30th June 2026 is now active.

Two beautiful items for sale -
20/11/2025

Two beautiful items for sale -

Monica OppenNewsletter editorNSW Guild Committee:President: Monica OppenVice President: Avril MakulaTreasurer: Jules DalglieshSecretary: Jules DalglieshSimon GrimesDave Edmonds

Events—don't miss them! -
06/09/2025

Events—don't miss them! -

Paper Universe: The book as art showcases close to 100 rarely seen works from the NSW State Library’s remarkable collection of artists’ books. Curated by Maria Savvidis.

Decorated papers galore -
02/09/2025

Decorated papers galore -

After a fun weekend of dying leather with Coleen Curry we are gearing up for watercolour marbling with Glenda Hutchison and printed papers with Jean Kropper.

A generous offer -
04/06/2025

A generous offer -

Marie Ficarra, wife of the late member Alan Carless is offering four items of equipment to Guild members and bookbinding friends.

Visiting binders -
17/04/2025

Visiting binders -

3 visiting binders: Karen Vidler, Australia’s top book conservation professionalKathy Lobo, US based book arts binderColeen Curry, US based designer & fine binder

Chinese Thread BookTUTOR: Kathy Lobo DATE: 19th July 2025 TIME: 9.30am – 4.00pm You will make a Chinese thread book with...
09/03/2025

Chinese Thread Book

TUTOR: Kathy Lobo
DATE: 19th July 2025
TIME: 9.30am – 4.00pm

You will make a Chinese thread book with fifteen secret pockets. Guest tutor Kathy Lobo will recount the rich history of this form, which originates from Northern China. She will show several variations of the thread book and explain how you can use the ‘secret pocket’ structures in your own artists books. You will learn how to make several ‘secret pocket' structures, each of which can be scaled up or down for use in other projects. Some experience in folding paper experience is advantageous. A kit of Lokta paper, card stock for templates and a cover, ribbon and glue are provided. You can bring coloured papers, decorative papers or old artwork for embellishment. These can be collaged onto the cover and inside the thread book. You can bring ribbon to match, or use what is provided.

TUTOR: Kathy Lobo DATE: 19th July 2025 TIME: 9.30am – 4.00pm You will make a Chinese thread book with fifteen secret pockets. Guest tutor Kathy Lobo will recount the rich history of this form, which originates from Northern China. She will show several variations of the thread book and explain how...

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Ralph Lewis Bindery, Garry Owen House, Callan Park
Lilyfield, NSW
2039

Opening Hours

Tuesday 9:30am - 2pm
Wednesday 9:30am - 5pm
Saturday 9:30am - 5pm

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