Category: In Focus | Andersen’s Binding Supplies

Coleen Curry

Posted on 31/03/2025 by Cali In Focus

I first met Coleen Curry when I was studying at the American Academy of Bookbinding and Coleen was assisting the fabulous Don Glaister. It was clear then that Coleen was going to be a wonderful teacher as she gently encouraged us down our own design paths. Coleen will be presenting this year at Bind25 in

A woodworking legacy

Posted on 28/07/2024 by Cali In Focus

The craft of bookbinding relies heavily on the tools we use and no one made wooden bookbinding equipment better than Frank Wiesner. Before Frank died, we talked about how we could continue to provide the quality handmade tools in this country that he had tirelessly made for so many years. Now it is my pleasure

Dominic Riley – In Focus

Posted on 21/03/2019 by Cali In Focus

For those of you who have not been to a presentation, lecture or class with Dominic Riley, you don’t know what you’re missing. He is an outstandingly entertaining, knowleagable bookbinder and teacher. For those of you who have had the pleasure of learning whilst being entertained by Dominic I think you will enjoy this little

Dieter Räder – In Focus

Posted on 15/03/2019 by Cali In Focus

In Focus this week we ask Dieter Räder a few questions about his career. Dieter will be presenting at the Bind19 Conference in Sydney this October. Before the conference Dieter will be teaching in Canberra and in Sydney after the conference, click on the links to reserve your place but be quick as there are

Philippa Räder – In Focus

Posted on 06/03/2019 by Cali In Focus

This week In Focus we talk to Philippa Räder, the head of the Queen’s bindery in Windsor Castle. You can also read Philippa’s bio here. This year in conjunction with the Bind19 Australian BookbindingConference Philippa will be teaching in Sydney and in Canberra as well as presenting at the conference. I wouldn’t miss this one at the

Kathy Abbott – In Focus

Posted on 27/02/2019 by Cali In Focus

Kathy Abbott will be teaching in Sydney and in Canberra later this year when she will be speaking at the Bind19 Australian bookbinding conference. You can read Kathy’s bio here however I thought it would be fun to ask some other questions which I will ask each of the binders we feature In Focus.

Bernard Middleton

Posted on 07/02/2019 by Cali In Focus

Last time I attended the Society of Bookbinders Conference in England I had the great pleasure of sitting right between Bernard Middleton and Don Etherington. Bernard was a lovely and generous man and I was extremely saddened to hear the news of his death last week. Please read this tribute to his life and contribution