Repairing Cloth Bound Books
Repairing Cloth Bound Books
GUEST WORKSHOP: Repairing Cloth Bound Books
AKA: Cloth re-back- using conservation standard techniques, including hinge repair, spine repair, joint repair and any arising issues.
This workshop is a great starting place to learn about book conservation and repair.
It’s a stepping stone to repairing at home and feeling confident with bookbinding processes.
Tutor: David Ashman
Date / time:
Two day workshop- Friday 6th & Saturday 7th December / 10am to 4pm
Skill Level: advanced
Workshop Length: 12 hours / over 2 days
Number of Participants: 6x
(please note workshop will only go ahead with 4 or more participants)
“I’ve done a workshop with David & he’s superb- clear, very patient & organised, with lots of great tips & knowledge on the side.”
Skill Level / Advanced:
Experienced and confident binders who have previously completed some training
David Ashman of Book Studio One
“David is founder & principal conservator of Book Studio One. He has worked in the printing, paper & conservation sectors for over 50 years. He qualified as a conservator through completion of a Diploma in Book & Archives Conservation at the Colchester Institute & a Higher National Diploma in Conservation Studies from Lincolnshire College of Art, UK.
David has worked in senior positions for Nottinghamshire County Archives in the UK, the National Library of New Zealand, the State Library of Western Australia & Auckland Libraries. In the private sector he was co-founder & principal conservator with Triptych Conservation Services Ltd.
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Bring with you:
6x books / to choose 1 to repair – best if they are not of particular value or importance as this is an opportunity to practise, learn and make mistakes
Approx A5 to octavo in size
Text block to be in fair condition, ie not requiring major paper repairs or resewing. Otherwise, joints can be split, and boards/spine detached
If unsure, please email David (via thebindingstudio@gmail.com) with an image of the book you would like to repair
Learn:
About conservation standards and ethics
About paper quality, grain and weight
How to un-assemble a text block from the cover
How to retain the character and integrity of historic bindings
How to make and apply an oxford hollow
How to create a new spine for your book
How to repair inner joints
How to use bookbinding / book conservation tools and materials
How to adapt these techniques to repair at home
How to re-back a cloth covered book
Take Home:
A model you have created, from your own book, of techniques learnt (all repair materials are provided)
Examples of repairs using conservation techniques
Additional Notes:
The Binding Studio is at 731 Scenic Dr, Henderson Valley, Auckland 0612. There is off street and on street parking available.
Please note there are no public buses to this area. The closest public transport is to Swanson Train Station. An Uber from the train station is approx $20.
Disabled access is limited- please call to discuss your needs.
Please call +64 9 963 7721 prior to booking if you have further questions. You will receive an e-mail with additional info about your workshop once payment has been received.
If you would like to pay via bank transfer, or in installments e-mail thebindingstudio@gmail.com with the workshop / date / time you would like to attend. Lou will e-mail you an invoice.
This workshop will only go ahead with 4 or more participants (or at TBS’s discretion.) You will be refunded in full if numbers are not reached.
72 hours notice is required for cancellations (you will be refunded your payment minus transaction charges.)
Cancellations under 72 hours will result in a 50% refund only.
