Become a Member today!

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.

2025 Willis Binding Challenge

The 2025 the Willis Binding Challenge will focus on periodical bindings - a unique craft that requires both structural strength and aesthetic appeal. Participants are asked to bind three years of Morocco Bound to be showcased and judged at the November Meeting.

We’ll be looking closely at three key areas: structure, design, and finesse. 
Structure: Your binding should be robust and resilient to withstand the constant wear as a handy resource.
Design: The design should reflect the spirit of the Morocco Bound Journal.
Finesse: Your binding should have clean edges, careful finishings, and thoughtful material choices that elevate the book into a work of art.
This is a chance to combine practical bookbinding skills with creative interpretation — to craft not just a beautiful object, but a lasting archive.