cbl-Newsletter 4/2023
Bookbinding in the heart of Zurich
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On 15th of May a large number of bookbinders met in Zurich to attend the opening of the newly equipped bookbinding workshop near Limmatplatz at “Schule für Gestaltung Zürich”. In his opening words Dieter Klay, president of the cbl (joint venture between the centro de bel libro and the “Schule für Gestaltung Zürich”) introduced this new cooperation between the two bodies/organisations. As a novelty, cbl offers bookbinding courses at its school on Limmatplatz which is only a stones throw away from Zurich main station. After this introduction Paul Renfer and Christian Burkhardt were present on the podium for some Q & A by Jorgé Ruiz and Urs Bernet. They looked at the past development of their craft and also discussed what the future might hold in terms of the bookbinding craft. |
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What will mostly stay in participants minds from this opening event are the interesting exchanges between all the people present, the delicious polenta prepared by Piär Amrein, and the musical elements provided by Kayoz & the Mojo. When it was time to leave, many guests agreed that this had been the largest gathering of bookbinders in one place for a very long time. |
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As usual we would like to draw your attention to further courses taking place soon in this new space, particularly the sessions offered by Paul Jackson and Renate Mesmer.
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Paul Jackson has been a freelance artist seit 1983, specialising in cutting and folding of paper. He has taught at more than 80 art schools, design colleges and universities all over the world, has led countless seminaries and workshops and has published over 40 books. A gread deal of his renown is based on his 2011 bestseller “folding techniques for designers”. This has become a standard book of reference for everybody who uses folding in their design work. |
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Folding Techniques for Designers'
Course location Zurich
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All designers fold. |
| Instructor: | Paul Jackson |
| Date: | Monday, 17. July 2023 to Friday, 21. July 2023 |
| Duration: | 5 days |
| Course location: | Schule für Gestaltung, Ausstellungsstrasse 104, CH-8005 Zurich |
| Language: | English |
| Costs: | CHF 1'750.- |
| Material costs: | Special material depending on use |
| Participants: | Designers, product designers and interested persons |
| Registration: | register now - click here |
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Renate Mesmer received her diploma as a master bookbinder from the craft chamber Pfalz and has gained a great deal of experience during many stages in Germany and abroad and also during her 10-year position as the manager of the restoration department in the public records offic in Speyer.
She has been lecturing on topics of various conservations methods for over 20 years. This includes a spell at centro del bel libro, where she was the head of the book and paper restauration department from 1998 to 2003.
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Practical Approaches in Book and Paper Conservation
Course location Ascona
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This course is intended to offer participants the opportunity to critically review and discuss various techniques and their approaches in book and paper conservation as well as in exhibition related work. It is meant to be an overview of well-known and innovative conservation techniques, which will be demonstrated and reviewed by the participants. Furthermore, there will be ample time for discussions and suggestions. Topics covered include attaching loose boards, rebacking materials, alum-tawed parchment as a repair material, tips for paper repairs, using cast pulp paper in paper conservation, ideas how to mount books for exhibition displays, and other helpful tips. |
| Instructor: | Renate Mesmer |
| Date: | Monday, 24. July 2023 to Friday, 28. July 2023 |
| Duration: | 5 days |
| Course location: | centro del bel libro ascona, Via Collegio 17, CH-6612 Ascona |
| Language: | German and English |
| Costs: | CHF 1'150.- |
| Material costs: | Special material depending on use |
| Participants: | Book- and paper restorers and interested persons with previous experience |
| Registration: | register now - click here |
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Last but not least we would like to give you an insight into the work that was produced during the course “pop-up book with folding and cutting” by Kylin Lee, which took place in the course rooms in Ascona at the Ende of June.
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Pictures: Alex Mächler, Myrtha Rüttimann Editorial: Urs Bernet, Katharina Meier Translation: Ruth Hofmann |
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Administration: School: www.cbl-ascona.ch
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