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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 New Zealand and before she heads over there, she will be teaching 2 workshops on consecutive weekends here in Sydney. The first Leather Dyeing & Surface Techniques During this class we will produce some leather that you may use in the following class, Flexible Leather Binding You are not going to want to miss this opportunity. As usual with our guest teachers I asked Coleen a few questions about her bookbinding.Continue Reading

Have you heard of the Designer Bookbinders society in England? Along with the Society of Bookbinders and the Guild of Book Workers it is one of the foremost groups devoted to the craft of fine bookbinding. Designer Bookbinders began over fifty years ago and runs regular exhibitions and competitions. They are dedicated to the encouraging the highest standards in bookbinding. Its membership includes some incredibly talented and highly regarded makers in the fields of fine bookbinding, book arts and artists’ books, each with a passion for presenting the bound text as a unique art object, encompassing text, structure, illustration, print and paper. Since 2009 Designer Bookbinders have had an International Competition where impeccable technique, individuality and innovation are highly regarded and encouraged.Continue Reading