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Location: Howick Historic Village
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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 the art of bookbinding 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 and offer a space whereby members and the public can enjoy the use of the equipment and facilities. We are now proud to say that the transition (albeit 9 months later) is now over. The bindery is set up, ready to start and be a central focus of 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. Click HERE for Members only and for Open Public Training Days.

Members only day 13th of April

April 13th MEMBERS ONLY DAYThis get together is for members of the Auckland region of the ABC and for Friends of the Auckland Regional BinderyThe part day will be spent as a volunteer to make and hand sew up books for the upcoming BIND25 conference to be held in Auckland, it’s a great opportunity to help the conference team to hand make these A5 books. So ALL are welcome, come any time during the day and help out.Materials and tools all provided, if you haven’t visited the bindery yet, then this is an open invite to do so.We shall offer to pay for a café made coffee as a thanks you for those who come on the day as a volunteer to make some books.Venue: Howick Historical Village -Auckland regional Bindery (address below)Time: 10.30 -2.30 or any time in between.If you wish to bring your current project or one that has just been completed, then we shall stop and see what creations you are working on.Don’t forget that entrance into the Howick Historical Village is free for members only, but we need to let them know who is coming.If you are thinking of coming, then send the team an email.Our Auckland email is auckland@abc-nz.org.nz Or simply complete the form below
Confirm your attendance on the 13th April
The next Bookbinding courses BB1 and BB2 will be available to the general public for 2025 Check back HERE for details, you can sign up here to kept informed and addded to our mailing list
Experience
No experience necessary: You will learn about the introduction to bookbinding: terminology, tools and materials, different styles of binding, structure of paper, grain, grammage, paper handling. Practical work is a pamphlet stitch booklet and 2 styles of covers. You will make a miniature book that you can take home with you. Everything is there so no need to bring anything. As part of the fee you will have access to the Historical Village in Howick to look around, a lunch break for 30 minutes will see you going to the local cafe (at your cost) or bring your own lunch. 10.30 thru to 2.30.
Check back here for the next training, here are the courses that we offer. BB1 and BB2 and bookbinding tools