Book First Aid and Repairs

County Buildings
Wigtown, Dumfries and Galloway
£25

The actions and methods used/suggested are based upon those recommended by The National Trust Book Conservation Unit plus additional bookbinding methods. Various treatments for different binding styles and materials will be discussed. Tools, viz .bone folders etc will be available, likewise adhesives and repair materials.

Course Tutor : Maureen Duke has been bookbinding for over 50 years and she is well known internationally as a forward thinking advocate of craft bookbinding. She is an International lecturer/demonstrator and has held workshops in America, North and South, Australasia and Europe. Maureen was formerly head of bookbinding at Guildford College and still teaches weekly as a visiting lecturer at West Dean. A few years ago she became involved with the European Art Conversation Trust and works with the Society of Archivists and other professional organizations. Maureen is a past Chairman of the Society of Bookbinders and has recently been elected as their President. In addition to the courses Maureen will be giving a talk on book bindings at 8 pm Nov 13th.

Contact: tel. 01988 402062 or email bsc@orkneybooks.co.uk

Book Skills Course
13 North Main St
Wigtown
Scotland
DG8 9HL