cbl-Newsletter 3/2023
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Techniques of book repairing and book restauration: under this headline Moena Zeller imparted knowledge to bookbinders and other interested parties with advance knowledge in this subject in Ascona at the end of April 2023. During five days the participants worked intensively on their brought along objects in the workshops in Via Collegio in Ascona. This course in particular allowed the exchange between participants and techniques were thought through and discussed to find the optimal solution for every book that was in need of repair or restauration. The focus remained on the conservational aspect throughout any work being done. |
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The tuitions of Moena Zeller are always very popular and sometimes there are even wait lists to get into one of them! This comes as no surprise because she creates a cordial atmosphere with a pragmatic approach to finding solutions for the problem posed. This allows all the participants to employ the newly acquired techniques into their day to day businesses. Apart from her practical approach and in-depth knowledge of the craft her proficient use of language is another big advantage of joining one of her courses.
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Her training as a manual book binding master and her wide ranging experience and further education on the subject of book and paper restauration provide an ideal combination of skills.
Apart from her tuitioning work Moena Zeller has also been a highly valued member of the board of the centro del bel libro. She is an important linchpin, dedicated to her craft in many areas and she has been (along with Urs Bernet) fundamental in putting together the various course programm since the retirement of Suzanne Schmollgruber.
So if you too would like benefit from her versatile knowledge, her pragmatic approach, her solution-orientated procedures and the charming course atmosphere, enroll for a course with her in Zurich in September.
We would like to draw your attention to three courses by Susana Dominguez Martin, which will take place in Ascona in July:
https://www.facebook.com/susana.dominguez.encuadernacion
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Bambalina Technique
Course location Ascona
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The Bambalina Technique, conceived by Susana Dominguez Martin, is a technique akin to limp bindings, in which the spine of the book block undergoes some minimal intervention to bind it. This structure can be described as a "sliding spine" binding, as it describes what the spine does when we open the book. The Bambalina can be executed in a variety of ways, from quite simple to more complex, depending on the level of finish we want it to have. This course also provides students with the possibility to explore some non-conventional materials such as Tyvek, copper sheets, printed acetates, stone paper, wood veneer, etc. The students will make three Bambalinas, each one with an increasing level of difficulty. For one variant, a spine made of copper is to be used. |
| Instructor: | Susana Dominguez Martin |
| Date: | Monday, 3rd July 2023 to Friday, 7th July 2023 |
| Duration: | 5 days |
| Course location: | centro del bel libro, Via Collegio 17, CH-6612 Ascona |
| Language: | English and Spanish |
| Costs: | CHF 1'150.- |
| Material costs: | special materials depending on use |
| Participants: | Bookbinders, interested persons with previous experience |
| Registration: | register now - click here |
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Decorative Stubs
Course location Ascona
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In this course, we will learn about both stubs and meeting guards and the different uses of them. Historically they have served a functional purpose, but nowadays they can also play an important decorative role in contemporary binding. |
| Instructor: | Susana Dominguez Martin | |
| Date: | Monday, 10th July 2023 to Friday, 14th July 2023 | |
| Duration: | 5 days | |
| Course location: | centro del bel libro, Via Collegio 17, CH-6612 Ascona | |
| Language: | English and Spanish | |
| Costs: | CHF 1'150.- | |
| Material costs: | special materials depending on use | |
| Participants: | Bookbinders, interested persons with previous experience | |
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Dye and Texture Techniques for Design Bindings
Course location Ascona
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This course is a sort of compendium of the different dyeing and texture techniques which Susana Dominguez Martin explored and developed throughout her career, and it has proved to be of extreme value to encourage and spark creativity. |
| Instructor: | Susana Dominguez Martin | |
| Date: | Monday, 17th July 2023 to Friday, 21st July 2023 | |
| Duration: | 5 days | |
| Course location: | centro del bel libro, Via Collegio 17, CH-6612 Ascona | |
| Language: | English and Spanish | |
| Costs: | CHF 1'150.- | |
| Material costs: | special materials depending on use | |
| Participants: | Bookbinders, interested persons with previous experience | |
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Photos: Moena Zeller and Myrtha Rüttimann Editor: Katharina Meier Translation: Ruth Hofmann, Jörg Arnold |
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