cbl-Newsletter 6/2023

It's autumn. The days are getting shorter and people are spending more time indoors again. Why not do so in a workshop, together with like-minded people?

Have you been impatiently waiting for it? Are you also curious to see what varied topics the centro del bel libro has in their program?
Then we won't keep you in suspense any longer, just click on this link:

https://www.cbl-ascona.ch/en/programm

The online course program is designed to be fluid, i.e. the remaining courses for the current year are still online. And the courses for the coming year 2024 are listed in chronological order. Scroll through the program and be inspired by the variety and diversity. And don't hesitate to register for a course right away! We look forward to seeing you!

Preparations for the printed version are in full progress. The translation into French, Italian and English is time-consuming and should not be underestimated. That is why we are appealing to you in this connection. Are you fluent in English and do you know the technical terms of our beautiful craft? We are looking for professional support, especially for the translation of the course program. Does this appeal to you? Then please get in touch with Bea Corti at info@cbl-ascona.ch. We look forward to hearing from you!

And if you haven't completely planned the current year yet, or still have time and desire for a course, then we have another option for you here:

No. 23

Course location Ascona

The stick binding technique offers endless possibilities and non-traditional variations on how to bind a book. With this non-adhesive binding technique, each section is individually sewn onto a rod. At the end of the course, all participants will have created and constructed their own objects. The rods can be of any material that has appropriate rigidity, for example: wood, metal, plexiglas, carbon fiber, etc. As covering material for the boards, paper, cloth, leather, and so forth may be used. The structure is ideal for books with one or more sections. The format should be at maximum A5 (148 x 210 mm, 5.8 x 9.3 inches).

Instructor:

Suzanne Schmollgruber

Date:

Wednesday, 22nd November to Friday, 24th November 2023

Duration:

3 days

Course location:

centro del bel libro, Via Collegio 17, CH-6612 Ascona

Language:

German or English and explanations in a second language

Costs:

CHF 700.-

Material costs:

Special material depending on use

Participants:

Bookbinders, graphic designers, interested persons with prior experience

Registration:

And because pictures often express more than words, here are a few more impressions from the course location in Zurich:

Photos: Moena Zeller, Katharina Meier
Editorial office: Katharina Meier
Translation: Beatrice Corti

Administration:
centro del bel libro ascona
Viale St. Franscini 30
CH-6500 Bellinzona – Schweiz

School:
centro del bel libro ascona
Via Collegio 17
CH-6612 Ascona – Schweiz

www.cbl-ascona.ch
+41 (0) 91 825 11 62
info@cbl-ascona.ch

The new course schedule is online!

Stick Binding

Course location Ascona