Jul program second workshop with Haig Miller
Jul program
Back by popular demand, this second workshop with Haig Miller continues to demystify the fascinating and ancient
craft of hand sewn book binding and introduces new techniques of the craft.
Designed for writers, illustrators and artists, these practical book binding skills can be applied to short run publishing
projects, custom made works of art, keepsakes or family heirlooms.
Participants will produce a cloth bound, hinged, hardcover book in the Nepalese style and there will be discussion
centred on the history of books and the evolution of book binding.
Suitable for newcomers to the craft, as well as those that participated in the first workshop, as new techniques will be
introduced.
Haig Miller has been learning and teaching the art of book binding for many years, working for a large variety of
organisations to preserve old books and create new ones.
COST: $60 members/$90 non members
More Book Binding
with Haig Miller
Saturday 1 August
2pm - 5pm
Making Books Beautiful
with Kylie Leane
Saturday 1 August
10am - 1pm
A beautiful book is every author’s dream, but there is much more to book design than just a good looking cover.
Illustrator, author and self taught typesetter Kylie Leane will talk about crucial elements of book design such as
typesetting and layout, as well as where to find brilliant artistic talent, how self publishers can access tools of the
designer’s trade and some simple guidelines to creating a beautiful book that will entrance and attract readers.
Participants will learn:
• elements of book layout
• simple tips for good design
• and where to find useful design tools for self publishing.
Kylie Leane is an Adelaide based writer, illustrator and self published author of science fantasy. She is
passionate about art and design and how it can be used to create beautiful books.
COST: $60 members/$90 non members
‘Super helpful, knowledgeable and giving
presenter. Amazingly organised
materials,
’ Feb 2014.
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