Designer Bookbinders and Society of Bookbinders Joint Weekend Workshops Programme 2015-2016

Lacunose Binding with Paul Delrue
17th-18th October 2015
Venue: The Farthing Press & Bindery, Sarnau Farm, Llanymynech, Powys, SY22 6QJ
'Lacunose', meaning furrowed or pitted, and is a technique that entails paring leather, applying it to a backing material as a montage, overlapping and puckering in a random way, sanding and coating with PVA, more sanding, more PVA, more sanding etc. etc. Over the weekend the technique will be explained and demonstrated with each student making a Lacunose plaquette and a plaquette on archival aid paper.
Basic materials will be provided but to make the most of this course it really is a requirement that you have your own Brockman/Scarfix paring machine and sharp paring knife
Basic Material cost - £20.00 (Payable on day)
Paul Delrue is one of the UK's most respected and prolific traditional bookbinders, drawing on over 50 years personal experience. Today Paul continues to bind as passionately as ever and with the same level of skill and care that has seen him win numerous awards and competitions with his exceptional quality bindings, and gained him the twin accolade of being a Fellow of both the Designer Bookbinders and the Society of Bookbinders.

Edge Gilding with Julian Thomas
14th-15th November 2015
Venue: The Farthing Press & Bindery, Sarnau Farm, Llanymynech, Powys, SY22 6QJ
In this workshop you will learn how to gild solid book edges and also how to gild deckled edges. You will also learn how to prepare glair and sharpen the steel scrapers necessary for smoothing your book edges prior to gilding. You will be asked to bring along two or three of you own unbound books avoiding previously used books or volumes made from poor quality paper.
Basic Material cost - £15.00 (Payable on day)
Julian Thomas began his career in the bookbinding section at the National Library of Wales in 1969. Up to his retirement in 2010, he had spent his entire career working in the library where he became Head of Binding and Conservation in 1981. He was elected a Fellow of Designer Bookbinders in 1996. He is now self-employed and undertakes book and paper conservation as well as commissioned private and edition fine bindings. In 2012 he was awarded an MBE for services to Bookbinding and Conservation Science in the Queen's New Year's honours List.

Alternative Box Making with Lori Sauer
5th-6th December 2015
Venue: The Daffodil Barn, Woodborough, Nr Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5PF
A good binding without a container is like a painting without a frame - just somehow not complete. Well-bound books need a sturdy wrapper or box for protection from scuffing and the effects of sunlight and dust. The two containers made in this workshop are made from layers of heavy paper and the results are lightweight, robust and provide permanent housing for books. They compliment the binding and become a part of its overall presentation. These boxes are for all types of books: one is an elaborated slipcase with a self-locking lid and the other is a folder that incorporates head and tail bars and a magnetic closure.
Basic Material cost - £15.00 (Payable on day)
Lori Sauer is a professional full-time binder and the founder of BINDING re:DEFINED, a programme of workshops specializing in alternative book structures. She is a Fellow of Designer Bookbinders and is currently serving as its president.

Airbrush Technique with Glenn Bartley
30th-31st January 2016
Venue: The Daffodil Barn, Woodborough, Nr Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5PF
Airbrushes have been used for decades in all manner of ways in the arts and crafts. This workshop will explore this versatile tool and its many interesting uses in the bookbinding environment and is aimed at those with no previous experience of airbrushing. Basic materials will be provided but to make the most of this course it is a requirement that you have your own airbrush and compressor. (A dual action type airbrush, and an oil-less air compressor.) If you are looking to attend this weekend and would like some more information on what type of air brush and compressor to purchase please contact Glenn Bartley at glenn.bartley@tesco.net.
Basic Material cost - £5.00 (Payable on day)
Glenn Bartley, a Fellow of Designer Bookbinders, has been binding books for more than thirty years. His bindery in Culham, Oxfordshire has clients from major institutions to private collectors, both nationally, and internationally, working with a variety of materials including bindings in traditional and contemporary styles, restoration and box-making.

Traditional Gold Tooling with Trevor Lloyd
27th-28th February 2016
Venue: Trevor Lloyd Bindery, 12 Old Street, Ludlow, Shropshire, SY8 1NP
All good finishing starts from the ground up, anyone hoping to achieve exceptional results in what is one of the most difficult aspects of bookbinding needs to start the process with the choice of materials and the structure of the binding before they even consider any tooling. This two day intensive course will start from the very beginning, participants will learn about the different ways leather and binding structure affect tooling, then having prepared some sample boards and spines from the most appropriate materials the course will rapidly move onto all the tried and trusted techniques for achieving good quality and consistent tooling using traditional materials.
Basic Material cost - £30.00 approx. (Payable on day)
Trevor has been a professional binder for nearly 35 years. After being introduced to the craft whilst at college in the 1970s, he went on to work for several binderies in York and then to Sangorski and Sutcliffe in London, before moving to the Welsh Marches. Working from a Georgian building in the centre of Ludlow, Trevor's company specialises in the restoration and the rebinding of antiquarian books and this has allowed Trevor to pursue his passion for gold tooling, his work is sought after from customers all over the world.

Double Boards Binding with Rachel Ward-Sale
12th-13th March 2016
Venue: The Daffodil Barn, Woodborough, Nr Pewsey, Wiltshire, SN9 5PF
This versatile technique for producing a robust binding with separately covered boards is particularly useful if you want to use decorative techniques such as impressing or piercing, which are harder to execute once the book has been covered. It is also ideal for producing bindings with different colours or treatments on the boards and spine. This practical workshop will cover the processes involved in forwarding and covering a book using the double boards method. Including preparation of the text block, choosing materials and preparing them for covering. It will be suitable for students with experience of forwarding as well as leather paring and covering.
Students may bring a prepared text block and their own materials or blank book blocks and materials can be provided at cost price, which will be over and above the Basic Material cost. (Details will follow.)
Basic Material cost - £5.00 + see above (Payable on day)
Rachel studied Art, Design and Bookbinding at The University of Brighton from 1977-1981. She became a Licentiate member of Designer Bookbinders in 1980 and in 2005 was elected a fellow. Since leaving college she has worked as a self employed bookbinder and teacher. In 1992 she co-founded Bookbinders of Lewes, a hand bindery undertaking a wide variety of projects. Although a large proportion of her work involves the repair and rebinding of old books, her main interest remains centred around the creation of designed bindings. She has bindings in collections in the UK and abroad.

These workshops offer structured intensive tuition from established teachers and are designed to stress the 'hands-on' approach to learning where students complete a structure or technique following demonstrations from the tutor. The size of each workshop is limited to allow students to benefit from individual attention. We hope you will be tempted - but please remember that places on the workshops tend to be taken up quickly, so sign up early to avoid disappointment.

Workshops usually take place on a Saturday and Sunday from 10 am to 5 pm with suitable breaks.
The fee for each workshop is £140.00
A charge for materials provided by the tutor is payable 'on-the-day'.
(N.B. If you apply for more than one workshop separate cheques should be sent.)

Copies of the brochure and workshop booking forms can be downloaded from the SoB & DB websites
www.societyofbookbinders.com and www.designerbookbinders.org.uk

Joint Weekend Workshop Organisers: Alan Fitch & Claire Weaver

Bookbinding class at Logie Steading, in the Highlands of Scotland

Where: Logie Steading, Forres (in Whisky Country in the Highlands of Scotland)
When: 2nd, 3rd and 4th November (a 3 -day class)
What: Bookbinding, from beginners to special topic, 'LIBRARY STYLE BINDING' and Book Repair
Cost: £235.00 for all three days
Includes: All materials, course notes, use of tools and also lunch & refreshments throughout the day.

Booking and contact: - panny@logie.co.uk or phone 01309 611 278

Southern Bookcrafts Club Training Days

The following are available for the first second half of 2015. These are intended for all levels of experience and ability and so are limited to a maximum of eight students.

Maureen Duke on Miniature Books
Saturday 17th October 2015
Explore binding very small books
Apply by 3rd October - £35

Christine Gibbs on Paper
Saturday 21st November 2015
The history, manufacture & properties of handmade paper found in old books.
Apply by 7th November

There will be an additional charge of £5.00 per person payable at each session for materials etc. All courses take place at the club's bindery in Winchester and run from 10.30 to about 16.00. More information, including Application Forms and detailed maps on how to find the bindery are available on the club's web site at www.sbookc.org.uk, or please contact the Club's Treasurer/Course Registrar, Jack Walters, on tel. 02380 266969 email jwalters@care4free.net

Bookbinding with Megan Stallworthy in Southwest England

Perfect Bindings Workshops in traditional and contemporary book forms at arts centres and book festivals in Devon, Cornwall and Somerset. New workshops for the Autumn:

Single-section case binding and Japanese books
Monday 9th November 2015
10.00-16.00
Taunton Literary Festival

Handmade Books for Christmas
Saturday 21st November 2015
10.00-16.00
The Plough Arts Centre, Torrington

Handmade Books for Christmas
Saturday 28th November 2015
10.30-16.30
Exeter Phoenix

Handmade Books for Christmas
Monday 30th November 2015
10.00-16.00
Truro Arts Company

Full details can be found on the website - www.perfectbindings.co.uk
or by contacting Megan at megan@perfectbindings.co.uk or on 07582 783965

Bookbinding with Arthur Green in Oxfordshire

Paper Case Binding
17th-18th October 2015
An elegant paper binding that originated in Germany in the late 18th century. On day one you will fold and sew the leaves of the the book on a traditional sewing-frame; day two, you will make the cover using paste-paper and print your own label.

Stub Binding
21st-22nd November 2015
This binding lends its self perfectly to photograph albums. Day one you will fold and sew this clever book structure; day two you will make and decorate the covers.

Workshops are £70 per day, and run from 09.30-16.30 in the Bartholomew Rooms, Eynsham, just west of Oxford. Good hand-skills would be advantageous, but no prior bookbinding experience is necessary. Tea/coffee, and all tools and materials are provided.

Please contact Arthur Green for more details: arthurfgreen@yahoo.co.uk

City Lit Bookbinding, London

Autumn programme

Soft Cover Bookbinding - New course! 13 Nov - 11 Dec (5 weeks)
For students of all levels. Learn how to make a range of soft cover bindings using a variety of materials and little or no adhesive.
VD299

For further information, and full course outlines visit www.citylit.ac.uk
or contact visualarts@citylit.ac.uk.
Enrol online, by phone or in person.

Teaching Opportunities at the London Centre for Book Arts

Come and teach at the LCBA! The centre is looking to add more workshops to their schedule. If you have an idea for a workshop to teach at the Centre, please let them know by filling in the form on their web site.

You can see examples of their current workshops at londonbookarts.eventbrite.co.uk

Questions? Get in touch with Simon at simon@londonbookarts.org

The Maureen Duke Educational Award

The Norie Trust is a small charitable trust based in the South West of England. The Trust funds various projects, many of which are associated with literature and the arts. The Trust also assists community-based projects which aim to improve the quality of people's lives.

The Trust have generously offered the Society funds of £2,000 a year for the next 5 years to fund an educational award to assist professionals in the book field. The Trust wishes to recognise Maureen Duke's inspirational teaching and dedication to education and the award will therefore be known as The Maureen Duke Educational Award.

The recipient of the award each year should be a bookbinder, book conservator, book restorer or book artist who has worked professionally in the U.K. for the last two years prior to the award. They should be intending to continue to work professionally, preferably in the UK.

SoB's Education & Training Task Force has been asked by the Trust to administer the award and after discussion it has been agreed that the award panel will consist of the Chair of the Society, Chair of E&T and Maureen herself. The applicant will be required to submit the following:
- Hand written letter of application
- CV
- A brief outline of the nature of study wishing to be undertaken, indicating how this will enhance their work, and their plans for the future
- Full Breakdown of costs - fees, travel and subsistence
- Images of work completed in the 2 years prior to application
- Two references

The recipient will be required to write a report of their study and experience gained for others in the field.

Applications should be sent to: Claire Redfern, 21 Moat Way, Goring by Sea, West Sussex, BN12 4DR.

An Introduction to Bookbinding with Mark Cockram at Studio 5, London

Case Binding

Rationale - This module develops the students' ability to use basic materials such as cloth and a number of machine made papers. It will allow students the opportunity to explore differing adhesives and covering techniques in the production of case bindings.

Aims
- to develop hand skills related to paper and cloth work and hand foil work
- to enhance professional skills, awareness and responsibility
- to stimulate creativity in design
- to develop awareness of choice of suitable styles

Learning Outcome - On completion the student will be able to:
- select suitable styles of case binding
- fold sections
- be familiar with various sewing techniques
- forward the book to the required standard
- make a case binding including the use of modern design techniques

Assessment Strategy - Assessment will be in line with the STUDIO 5 criteria and will be evident through examination and discussion of 5 finished items of work. The student will demonstrate an ability to apply the techniques to a good standard and understand the reasons for their use. The Module is delivered over 6 days with all materials included. Fee £700

Bradel Binding

Rationale - This module develops an awareness of strength and structure specific to this type of binding. It will give students the opportunity to work with leather and apply the relevant techniques involved in the production of the disappearing spine Bradel binding.

Aims
- to introduce the student to leather binding and manipulation
- to identify the correct materials specific to the binding style
- to understand the need for and limitations of the binding style
- to apply the relevant techniques
- to assess the suitability of the binding style

Learning Outcome - On completion the student will be able to:
- select suitable text blocks in need of this structure
- forward the book to the required standard
- make a Bradel binding including the use of modern design techniques

Assessment Strategy - Assessment will be in line with the STUDIO 5 criteria and will be evident through examination and discussion of 1 finished item of work. The student will demonstrate an ability to apply the techniques to a good standard and understand the reasons for their use. The Module is delivered over 6 days with all materials included. Fee £700

Box and Enclosure Making

Rationale - This module is intended to develop the students ability in making 3 styles of boxes for the books made during the 2 previous modules. The student will be able to select and use suitable materials and incorporate style and design ideas.

Aims
- to identify the correct materials specific to the box style and use
- to explore design and material manipulation
- to apply the relevant techniques
- to understand internal measuring

Learning Outcome - On completion the student will be able to:
- select suitable box styles and construction methods
- apply the techniques for making boxes including a two tray drop back box
- apply techniques suitable for various uses

Assessment Strategy - Assessment will be in line with the STUDIO 5 criteria and will be evident through examination and discussion of 3 finished items of work. The student will demonstrate an ability to apply the techniques to a high standard and understand the reasons for their use. The student will be expected to be able to demonstrate and rationalise design, process and protection. The Module is delivered over 6 days with all materials included. Fee £700

Artist's Book or Complete Book (Option A)

Rationale - This module is intended to develop the students' ability to explore print, book manipulation and creative journeys with the book.

Aims
- to identify differing print techniques
- to explore the book as a means of artistic and social expression
- to apply the relevant techniques, working practices and mediums

Learning Outcome - On completion the student will be able to:
- select suitable print techniques and mixed media
- forward the book to the required standard and manipulate as required
- to understand the relationship of the artist and the book

Assessment Strategy - Assessment will be in line with the STUDIO 5 criteria and will be evident through examination and discussion of 2 finished items of work. The student will demonstrate an ability to apply the techniques to a high standard and understand the reasons for their use. The student will be expected to be able to demonstrate and rationalise working processes. The Module is delivered over 6 days with some materials included. Fee £700

Introduction to Contemporary Bradel Design Binding (Option B)

Rationale - The Introduction to Contemporary Bradel Design Binding gives students the opportunity to make a Design Binding using contemporary and traditional techniques and materials.

Aims
- to expand existing skills and techniques whilst learning relevant traditional skills
- to explore Design Binding with contemporary arts practices
- to apply the relevant techniques, working practices and mediums

Learning Outcome - On completion the student will be able to:
- select suitable construction methods - forward the book to the required standard and manipulate as required - to boldly go where no one has been before

Assessment Strategy - Assessment will be in line with the STUDIO 5 criteria and will be evident through examination and discussion of 2 finished items of work. The student will demonstrate an ability to apply the techniques to a high standard and understand the reasons for their use. The student will be expected to be able to demonstrate and rationalise working processes. The Module is delivered over 14 days with basic materials included. Fee £1,400

The STUDIO 5 BEGINNERS COURSE is delivered in 3 modules of six days each. Upon successful completion the student will be issued with a Studio 5 Certificate. The fee is £2,100.00 per person. The fee covers all tuition, hand tool use, workshop equipment as required and materials as outlined in the module information. A 50% non returnable deposit is required to confirm booking full payment being made no less than 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the course. The modules can be delivered in a block or days to suit the individual student. Two further modules, options A and B are individually priced.

To book a place or for more information please contact us at:
Mark Cockram
Studio Five
First Floor The Mews
46-52 Church Road
Barnes, London, SW13 0DQ
Tel: 0208 563 2158 e-mail: studio5bookarts@aol.co.uk

Workshops & Short Courses at the Black Fox Bindery in North London

Nicky Oliver offers a range of courses and workshops at Black Fox Bindery from beginners bookbinding and box-making to advanced book design classes such as leather dyeing techniques and onlay work. Nicky can also tailor classes to your requirements. All materials and equipment are provided.

Please contact her on nicky@blackfoxbindery.com or 07929 549 140 for details and bookings.

North Bennet Street School, Boston, MA - Full-time Bookbinding Program
plus Workshops and Short Courses

Established in 1986, this popular two-year program attracts students who share a passion for books and materials, problem-solving, the creative process and working with their hands to make, restore and preserve books and other printed cultural treasures. Students learn fundamental bookbinding techniques including tool use and modification, non-adhesive bindings, cloth and paper bindings of various styles, edition binding and an introduction to book repair and conservation. The second year provides a comprehensive examination of leather bindings, decorative tooling and finishing and re-backing and repair of leather bindings. Advanced paper treatments including washing and deacidification and other conservation procedures are covered. In addition to the full-time program, the school offers one-week and longer short courses in bookbinding, calligraphy, paper marbling and more.

For more information go to: www.nbss.edu

Handmade Art Workshops, London

Handmade Art Workshops design and deliver unique analogue art projects that encourage hands on creativity. We are artists, designers & craftswomen combining our experience and skills to teach drawing, printing and bookbinding to a range of ages and in a variety of community settings.

Get a Sketchbook is suitable for anyone over the age of eleven. It aims to engage its participants with the importance of sketchbooks in the creative process by enabling them to work with two professional artists and a bookbinder to make and use their own personalised hand-made, hardbound sketchbooks. These sessions can be booked individually or as a three session package.

Stages of the Get a Sketchbook workshop:

Workshop 1
Relief printing a cover using an etching press for your own sketchbook with artist Rachel Thomson
running time 2 hours
numbers max 20
price £250 includes materials & refreshments

Workshop 2
Making and binding your own sketchbook with professional book binder Nicky Oliver
running time 2 hours
numbers max 20
price £250 includes materials & refreshments

Workshop 3
Introduction to use of sketchbooks, speed drawing and information gathering involving use of different media with artist Agnes Mitchell
running time 2 hours
numbers max 20
price £250 includes materials & refreshments

Further details are available from www.haccamoirai.co.uk

Binding in Powys at The Farthing Press & Bindery with Alan Fitch

There are available a variety of courses, which run throughout the year, offering the opportunity to learn in an idyllic location and relaxed atmosphere. With only a maximum of three people on any one course, tuition is on a very personal level, with each student having their own work station and all tools and materials supplied.

The courses run from Monday - Friday (9 - 5). Over the period of the course you will be guided through all the aspects of bookbinding, relevant to each course. There are at present four courses available:

Basic Course - This course has been designed for the beginner and covers all the basics of binding a book.

Refresher/Repair Course - This course is designed for the student who :
- Has completed the Basic Course but would like to spend more time developing their basic skills before moving on to finer things.
- Has had some experience in the past of binding a case bound, round and backed book but would like to refresh their skills.
- Would like to develop their skills in repairing old cloth cased books.

Full Leather Course - This course is for the person who wants to develop their bookbinding skills and progress to binding in leather.

2 Day Bookmaking Course - This course has been designed to allow you to spend two days making a variety of types and styles of book, none of which require any specialist equipment or tools.

Accommodation is available

For further detail please telephone +44 (0)1938 590733

The School for Bookbinding Arts, Winchester, VA

The school is committed to providing quality training in the craft of hand bookbinding. Its ongoing series of two-day workshops is designed to teach techniques that are immediately useful to the student as well as to create a solid foundation of skills for further bookbinding study. The curriculum includes both basic and advanced courses that are geared toward the needs of book dealers, collectors and anyone interested in learning the art of hand bookbinding. Each workshop features demonstrations of the techniques being taught coupled with ample supervised practice time for the student. A complete package of printed notes accompanies each of the workshops to aid the student in assimilating the body of information being presented.

Workshops are taught in the studios of Cat Tail Run Hand Bookbinding near Winchester, Virginia. Cat Tail Run Hand Bookbinding is a fully operational hand bookbinding and book restoration facility established in 1991 by Jill Deiss. Instructors for THE SCHOOL FOR BOOKBINDING ARTS include Jill Deiss, Dee Evetts, Susan McCabe and Bill Deiss.

Foundation Level Course

Beginning Cloth Binding Restoration: This course teaches a wide variety of skills that are immediately useful for the repair of cloth bindings and also serves as a foundation for later courses. Techniques taught include: repairing damaged corners, endcaps and joints on cloth bindings; toning of discolorations; and minor paper repair techniques. Limited to 9 students. $235

Beginning Leather Binding Restoration: Students will learn various treatments for leather bindings including repairs for damaged corners, endcaps, and joints. Also included are techniques for polishing and improving the condition of leather surfaces. $235

Advanced Cloth Binding Restoration: Learn the professional technique for restoring a cloth binding using original boards and spine. Requires Beginning Cloth Binding Restoration for participation. Limited to 7 students. $235

Advanced Leather Binding Restoration: The leather reback is the companion repair to the cloth reback but for leather bindings. All portions of the original binding are retained in this professional restoration. Techniques for thinning and paring leather will be featured in this workshop. Requires Beginning Leather Binding Restoration for participation. Limited to 7 students. $235

New Cloth Bindings: Two styles of new bindings will be taught to enable students to put covers on books that have lost their original bindings. Introduction to book titling will be featured as well as methods for endsheet attachment. Limited to 9 students. $235

Clamshell Box Construction: Students will learn the craft of creating custom-fit clamshell boxes. Limited to 9 students. $235

Paper Marbling [Beginning & Advanced]: Students will learn many traditional marbled patterns as well as how to set up their own marbling studios. Inquire for course fee.

Further information from:
540-662-2683
www.CatTailRun.com
email: info@cattailrun.com

The Artworks, Halifax, Yorkshire

Printmaking and Bookbinding

Please visit their web site for a full list of available courses.

"All of our workshops offer the highest quality tuition in a relaxed, welcoming, open and conducive atmosphere. Our workshops are structured, providing you with the necessary skills and techniques to master the craft and are flexible too, allowing you to work on different projects from traditional to contemporary. You can work at your own pace and all materials and tools are provided at the class to get you going."

Further information is available from www.theartworks.org.uk

CBL Ascona, Switzerland

The Association centro del bel libro in Ascona is the parent institution of an internationally known and recognised technical school with the specialised areas of Bookbinding and Design and Book and Paper Conservation. The Association exists for the continued development and ever higher qualification of its instructors in both areas. Competitions and exhibitions help inform the public about their activities and expand public awareness of the book. The Association makes it possible for experts in related fields and for interested laypeople to acquire knowledge and skills pertaining to the book through special courses of instruction. The Association is a not for profit organisation. Its departments assure the smooth functioning of the school and an especially well organised office assists course participants with their stay in Ascona. The Directorate, among other duties, is charged with attracting new supporting members for the Association to ensure the continued work and development of the School. Should you be in agreement with the stated goals of the Association - we would be pleased to welcome you as a new member!

Department of Bookbinding and Design - The study areas of Bookbinding and Design offer discerning bookbinders the opportunity of technical and creative challenges. Course participants have the opportunity to further their qualifications through learning internationally recognised methods and techniques, are able to hone their skills and increase their knowledge, evaluate themselves and be inspired by colleagues. They will exchange ideas and find paths in creativity and through self reflection; paths which open up by being away from job demands and daily stress, away from routine, and the pressures of time and expectations of productivity. The annually changing course offerings are continually enhanced by timely developments to expand students depth of understanding. They include classic hand bookbinding techniques, such as the French full leather binding, the Bradel technique, as well as hand gilding. Another area of program concentration is the contemporary design of bookbindings, in which design, technique and material complement each other and fulfil the functional and qualitative aspects of a book.

Department of Book and Paper Conservation - The study of book and paper conservation at the centro del bel libro ascona assures further education specifically for book and paper restorers and delivers timely, inclusive and internationally recognised competencies in theory and practical applications. Scientific bases of restoration, restoration ethics, as well as documentation and decision making are encouraged and fostered in order to increase the knowledge of course participants in these areas. The opportunity to engage in dialogue in related disciplines, support and evaluation of innovation, and most of all development of practical skills to assure correct restoration and conservation measures - all are addressed in this context. The exchange of ideas among experts, and the addition of highly specialised guest lecturers provide the best conditions for exploring all relevant subjects in depth. Highly qualified teachers, a pleasant study and work environment, course participants from countries world wide, and the much renowned southern joie de vivre facilitate learning, ignite the desire to learn and communicate, and reward the student with improved self confidence. Building on these facts, it becomes an easy task to develop conventions for the protection of our cultural heritage, the book - a task which the centro del bel libro ascona has set itself and which it fulfils.

Further information regarding courses programs can be found on the schools web site at: www.cbl-ascona.ch

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