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Membership of the Victorian Bookbinders Guild runs from 1st July to 30th June each year. Membership forms can be completed online or downloaded and emailed to the Secretary. Annual membership is $60 for a single membership.

Membership Benefits:

  • Three editions of Signature per year, the Victorian Bookbinders Guild newsletter, along with updates from other bookbinding guilds and societies from around the world.
  • Priority booking and discounts for workshops and courses hosted by the Guild.
  • Access to the Guild's extensive library covering various aspects of bookbinding.
  • Access to the members' buying scheme, which aims to make materials and supplies available that may not otherwise be readily obtainable in small quantities.
  • Priority access to bookbinding equipment donated to the Guild and made available for sale.
  • An open invitation to monthly meetings, open bindery sessions, and special events. See the What's On page for further details.

Workshop: Exposed Stitch Binding - 16 September

Exposed Stitch Binding workshop
Saturday 16 September 2023
Tutor: Gail Stiffe, President of Papermakers of Victoria.

Make an easy eco journal using scraps of leather and furnishing fabric for the cover and cartridge paper for the pages. I can supply the materials for a small materials fee. But if you have some heavy fabric that you would like to use as a book cover please bring it along.

When: 10am to 4pm Saturday 16 September
Where: The Bindery, St Faith’s Church, 6 Charles Street, Glen Iris
Cost: $150 for members, or $160 non-members, includes $10 materials.

Bookings essential. Email events@vbg.net.au to book your place.
Payment is required to confirm your place, we will send payment methods when you book.