Moena Zeller

Professional training, career

1992-1996
Bookbinder apprenticeship at Martin Suter’s Bookbindery, Zurich

1997-1998
Bookbinder at the Atelier du livre, Bern.

1998-2001
Advanced training courses in bookbinding and design and book-and paper conservation at the centro del bel libro, Ascona

1999-2000
Bookbinder in the Sample Making and Facsimile Department at the Bookbindery Burkhardt AG, Mönchaltorf

2001-2002
Internships abroad at the Folger Shakespeare Library and Library of Congress in Washington, D.C.

2002-2003
Exam preparation and graduation as a certified Master Craftsman, Munich

2003
Founded own Bookbinding Studio (book + bind) in Zurich
Assistance by the formation of the library Foundation for the Animal in the Law, Zurich

2003-2005
Bookbinder at the Central Lucerne and University Libraries

2005-2013
Bookbinder / Assistant Head of the Conservation Department at the Central Library in Zurich

2013-2014
Book and paper conservator at Atelier Strebel AG, Hunzenschwil

2008-2010
Member of the Book and Form (Buch und Form) group

Current position
Own studio for bookbinding and conservation in Zurich
Bookbinder and Conservator at the Library Foundation for the Animal in the Law, Zurich

Area of Speciality
Preservation
Restoring of various books
Bookbinding design with various materials and techniques (preferably with waste materials)

Further information
Since 2003, active member in the managing board of centro del bel libro ascona, responsible for school visits.
Participant in various bookbinding competitions and exhibitions for craftsman (FREMAA, FR). 
2008-2010, active member of the Book and Form (Buch und Form) group.