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From: Nikolas Sarris <sarris1(a)otenet.gr>
Date: Fri, Mar 13, 2009 at 5:33 AM
Following the success of the program of workshops organized by the
conservation studio of the monastery of Saint John the Theologian in Patmos,
Greece over the last three years, we are pleased to announce the "Workshops
on historic bindings, Patmos 2009"
Monastery of Saint John the Theologian
Patmos, Greece
31 August-4 September / 7-11 / 14-18 and 21-25 September, 2009
Deadline for applications: 31 July, 2009
The 11th century Greek Orthodox monastery of Saint John the Theologian is
situated on the island of the Apocalypse, Patmos. It preserves one of the
most important monastic libraries of the Christian world, containing a
wealth of Greek bound manuscripts, scrolls, early documents and printed
books.
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Week 1.
Early Coptic Bookbindings (theory)
Tutor: John Sharpe
31 August - 4 September 2009
Course fee: €530
The course will cover the period of binding construction especially as
evidenced in the archaeological finds especially from Egypt from the
earliest wooden tablets, papyrus codices, finely constructed Coptic bindings
from the third through the fifth centuries to the end of AD 1000. We will
examine the history of Coptic book making as seen in its various
manifestations and transitions in the first millennium of the Common Era.
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Week 2.
Traditional Gold Tooling (Practical workshop)
Tutor: Trevor Lloyd
7 - 11 September 2009
Course fee: €530
During this 5-day course we will be dealing with all aspects of traditional
gold finishing on bookbindings, from preparation of the leather to the
correct use of a polishing iron, and everything in between. Participants
can expect to complete several different projects during the week, from
practice spines and boards to a full binding.
This course will be a unique opportunity to learn lots of tricks of the
trade, many of which are rapidly disappearing and should result in
participants being able to go away from the course with the confidence to
tool bindings competently and quickly.
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Week 3.
A practical introduction to Byzantine Binding (Practical workshop)
Tutor: John Mumford
14 – 18 September 2009
Course fee: €530
This 5-day course is an introduction to Byzantine bookbinding. The model
that will be made is based on a 15th c. manuscript Byzantine binding
currently housed at the British Library, (Royal.1.A.xv - Bible, St.Nilos
commentaries). The workshop will include all the stages for the completion
of the model. Through a series of practical demonstrations the student will
gain an understanding of the construction of a Byzantine binding which will
include sewing, board preparation, endbands, and covering with leather. They
will then embellish their bindings with blind tooled decoration, drawing on
the classic motifs used on historical Byzantine bindings, with finishing
tools copied from original impressions. Finally, they will construct the
edge pins and laced leather straps.
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Week 4.
Conservation and Repair of Parchment (Practical workshop)
Tutors: Mariluz Beltran de Guevara & Flavio Marzo
21 – 25 September 2009
Course fee: €530
This course investigates the properties and history of parchment as a
material in relation to manuscript and binding conservation. An overview of
past and current techniques and materials used to treat parchment is
provided. There will be an emphasis on practical sessions on the different
techniques and the evaluation of old and modern adhesives and materials used
for repairs, in view of current research and the long term preservation of
parchment.
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The courses will be given in English. The classes are open to 12 individuals
(theoretical course) or 8 (practical workshops) from the fields of book
conservation, bookbinding, librarianship or palaeography and those
interested in the history and the making of the book. Since these are not
beginner-level courses, the participants are expected to be familiar with
bookbinding terminology and have a basic knowledge of the history of book
production in the periods under discussion. Good bookbinding skills are
essential for the relevant practical workshops.
Applications for the courses should be made by email to Nikolas Sarris (
info(a)patmosworkshop.com) with the subject “Patmos Bookbinding Workshops
2009”. The applicant must state the course/s he/she is interested in
attending as well as a short biography, showing relevant experience with the
subjects of the courses.
For more information please visit:
http://www.patmosworkshop.com
or contact:
Nikolas Sarris
Supervisor of Book Conservation Studio,
St. John Theologian Monastery, Patmos Greece
info(a)patmosworkshop.com