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BOOKBINDING TUITION

If you live in South Australia there are virtually no regular classes in bookbinding. But I can help you with very economical private lessons in my home workshop.

I took up bookbinding as a hobbyist about 25 years ago when I lived in Sydney.   I became the Secretary of the NSW Guild Of Craft Bookbinders Inc and an interim Treasurer, and was the chief “searcher out” of surplus equipment and materials (mainly from printers ceasing binding).   I retired in 2000 and moved to Adelaide where I found it almost impossible to get materials and where there was no tuition offered.   Initially I did (and still do) repair work for some second hand booksellers and for the past 7 years I have tutored privately, to groups and for WEA.   About 5 years ago I was elected as one of three life members of the NSW Guild.

I don’t have a rigid program as people progress at different rates and come to bookbinding with different skills.   I can teach just repairs or the full stages of making a book.   To start all you need is interest as I provide all tools, equipment and materials.

You can come to me at Henley Beach for ½ hr or ½ day as you wish – mornings, afternoon or evenings.   My current (May 2012) charge for a 2 ½ hr session (which I find to be a good time) is $62.50 ($25 / hr) including all materials used.

If you think I can help you, just send me (mathewm@chariot.net.au) a message with your phone number and I will call you and we can discuss your needs.

If you are already a binder and struggling with materials I can probably help with some.

Michael Mathew