In Auckland this September, the Association of Book Crafts (New Zealand) is hosting BIND25, an international conference celebrating bookbinding, hand printing, book arts, and conservation – the first time since 2014 that the conference has been held in New Zealand.
BIND25 brings together a global community of bookbinders, artists, conservators, printers, librarians, and enthusiasts under the theme “preserving the past, crafting the future”.
In full swing from 12–14 September at Auckland University of Technology (AUT), with further events planned either side of the main conference, BIND25 will feature a full programme of exhibitions, workshops, keynote presentations, trade hall, and networking opportunities. Speakers include renowned practitioners from New Zealand, Australia, the UK, France, the USA, and Argentina.
Highlights include a selection of workshops and presentations led by international and local experts, offering hands-on learning and insights into contemporary and traditional book arts; and a series of talks and exhibitions being held at University of Auckland, Auckland Central Library, Auckland War Memorial Museum, Auckland Art Gallery, and Objectspace.
Learn tue-mouche binding with its inventor, Ben Elbel from France; explore endpapers with UK artist Angela Sutton; or join the He Māra Mahara Cultural Collections staff at the University of Auckland to view highlights from a wealth of fine binding and book arts and printing-related material, spanning several centuries.
In the lead up to conference weekend, a pre-conference gathering, the 35th NZ Wayzgoose celebrates print culture and book arts, from 5–7 September.
Conference registration, including a live stream option, is open now, with tickets from $220–$475. An optional conference dinner will be held on Saturday 13 September.
The Association of Book Crafts (New Zealand) is dedicated to promoting and preserving the book arts through education, exhibitions, competitions and community engagement. BIND25 continues this mission by fostering international collaboration and showcasing excellence in the field.
Join the Association in Auckland this September to celebrate the enduring and evolving world of artisan bookbinding and printing.
BIND25 brings together a global community of bookbinders, artists, conservators, printers, librarians, and enthusiasts under the theme “preserving the past, crafting the future”.
In full swing from 12–14 September at Auckland University of Technology (AUT), with further events planned either side of the main conference, BIND25 will feature a full programme of exhibitions, workshops, keynote presentations, trade hall, and networking opportunities. Speakers include renowned practitioners from New Zealand, Australia, the UK, France, the USA, and Argentina.
Highlights include a selection of workshops and presentations led by international and local experts, offering hands-on learning and insights into contemporary and traditional book arts; and a series of talks and exhibitions being held at University of Auckland, Auckland Central Library, Auckland War Memorial Museum, Auckland Art Gallery, and Objectspace.
Learn tue-mouche binding with its inventor, Ben Elbel from France; explore endpapers with UK artist Angela Sutton; or join the He Māra Mahara Cultural Collections staff at the University of Auckland to view highlights from a wealth of fine binding and book arts and printing-related material, spanning several centuries.
In the lead up to conference weekend, a pre-conference gathering, the 35th NZ Wayzgoose celebrates print culture and book arts, from 5–7 September.
Conference registration, including a live stream option, is open now, with tickets from $220–$475. An optional conference dinner will be held on Saturday 13 September.
The Association of Book Crafts (New Zealand) is dedicated to promoting and preserving the book arts through education, exhibitions, competitions and community engagement. BIND25 continues this mission by fostering international collaboration and showcasing excellence in the field.
Join the Association in Auckland this September to celebrate the enduring and evolving world of artisan bookbinding and printing.