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Learn the basics of softcover bookbinding to give your zines and publications a handmade touch! This workshop will cover folded bindings, pamphlet stitch and Japanese stab binding. If you have a special paper that you would like to use for the cover or for the interior pages, bring it with you! Otherwise, all material is provided. Maximum attendance is 12, first come, first served. The workshop is open to OCAD U students and is free, including materials.

Learn to make a small and simple hardcover book! 

There are two opportunities to take the Hardcover Book Binding workshop:

Monday February 6, 2pm 
Tuesday February 7, 3pm 

The OCAD U Library’s Learning Zone is presenting a new series of Zine Library workshops this semester. Join us for an introductory workshop to learn new techniques to apply to DIY publications. Basic materials are provided but you’re always welcome to bring fancy papers or other embellishments. 

Workshops are available for free for all current OCAD U students thanks to generous funding from the First Generations program, administered by the Writing & Learning Centre.

The Canadian Book Binders & Book Artists Guild (CBBAG) presents its annual Book Arts Fair, including presentations by Professor Peter Sramek and alumni Martina Edmonson, Stefan Berg and Carolyn Eady.

Every year in December, book artists, printmakers, papermakers, and private press printers gather at OCAD to show their work and demonstrate their skills in OCAD's Central Hall and Printmaking studios. The university community and general public are welcome to come and watch artists at work making paper, printing from litho stones, screen printing, hand typesetting, book binding, wood engraving, etching and much more. Many items are available for sale, providing unique ideas for holiday gift giving. Admission is pay-what-you-can.