Association of Book Crafts - Auckland Regional Bindery
Region: AucklandContact person: Stuart ReaderPhone number: 0274444311 Additional contacts: - Lynne Fryer @ 027 249 8245 - Chris Stewart @ 0274 404458 Email: auckland@abc-nz.org.nz Meeting information: Now at the Howick Historical Village Location: Howick Historic Village, Lloyd Elsmore Park, Bells Road, Pakuranga
Now that we have made the move to the new location, we need to keep in touch with you, so please complete the sign up page below. This will allow us to email you information about the progress and events on offer from time to time.
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Pictures of the Auckland Regional Bindery at the Howick Historical Village

  • Paper guillotines


  • Howick Historic Village


  • Finishing presses


  • Our new home

    At the Howick Historic Village ,

  • Check out the new room

    With finishing presses, nipping presses, Hot foil printers, Andana printers press and lots more

  • Refurbed nipping presses



Click here to gain access to the members only page for the Auckland Regional Bindery
Check out the 28 June Public Open Day & Workshop
Location: Howick Historic Village
ABOUT US:
The story of the Auckland Regional Bindery
For many years the bindery of the Association of Book Crafts (New Zealand) Inc operated out of the MOTAT environment and worked very closely with the printers, providing a location for binders and those interested in book binding and book arts. During Covid and up to September 2023 the entire bindery was packed up in storage while MOTAT focused on revitalising the print shop.
In September 2023 a group of members of the Association of Book Crafts undertook to see if we could get the bindery back in operation at Howick Historical Village and offer a space whereby members could enjoy the use of the equipment and facilities. We are now proud to say that the bindery is up and running and has become a central focus for the Auckland ABC members and anyone who has an interest in the art of bookbinding.The Bindery is free to use for members of the ABC:
ABC and Auckland Regional Bindery. Public Open Day & Workshop
28 June 2026 10.30am ~ 2.30pm
28 June Workshop
The Piano Hinge Binding
This day is for non ABC Members and those with an interest in bookbinding
The Auckland Regional Bindery offers free use of the bindery to ALL ABC members and workshops for those who are interested in the art of book making. Sunday 28 June 2026 is our next get-together for individuals who would like to know the basics of the art of book binding. You will learn about terminology, tools and materials, different styles of binding, structure of paper, grain, grammage, paper handling and repair principles. Practical work is making a piano hinge binding which you can take home with you. All tools and material are provided as part of the fee - there's no need to bring anything. The fee also covers access to the Historical Village in Howick. There will be a 30 minute lunch break - bring your own or there is a nearby cafe. 10.30am ~ 3.30pm Cost $40 plus admin fee. Book soon as numbers are limited. See you there!
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