Workshop on history of bookbinding

History of bookbinding techniques IV
Part IV (out of VI): Limp Bindings
centro del bel libro ascona
Switzerland
27-31 August, 2007

Teacher: Barbara Hassel

Limp bindings over a long period of time have not obtained the
adequate attention of researchers in bookbinding. This was probably
due to the lack of gilding and decoration. If at all, limp bindings
were reported as interim bindings. There exists, however, a huge
variety of flexible bindings with very interesting features. The
course is composed of lectures with double slide projection based on
the research of Prof. Janos A. Szirmai and hands-on practical work.
Each participant will do five to six limp vellum bindings with
different types of sewing, such as tacketing, long stitch and kettle
stitch and with various types of flaps and closures.

Language: German, English
Fee: Fr. 1,050
Euro 675

Material costs: depending on use
Participants: conservators, bookbinders, participants with equivalent
knowledge

For further information please see
<URL:http://www.cbl-ascona.ch> or contact info [at] cbl-ascona__ch

Henrik Roerig
Fachbereichsleiter Buch- und Papierrestaurierung
Head of department book and paper conservation
centro del bel libro ascona
Via Collegio
6612 Ascona
Switzerland
+41 91 791 8156
Fax: +41 91 791 7254


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