Organizations

Papermakers Guild of Western Australia Papermakers Guild of Western Australia- Information about the Guild, papermaking and paper crafts in general. The Friends of Dard Hunter, Inc. The Friends of Dard Hunter, Inc.- An international organization with a diverse membership whose interests center around handmade paper and related arts and crafts. International Association of Hand Papermakers and Paper Artists International Association of Hand Papermakers and Paper Artists- The main objective of the Association is to facilitate and encourage the international exchange of ideas and infor… BC Lower Mainland CBBAG BC Lower Mainland CBBAG- A chapter of the Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild. ARA Canada ARA Canada- Canadian group promoting art bookbinding. French-Canadian site. Multiple Art Days Multiple Art Days- A fair devoted to contemporary art editions in all its forms. Performances, conversations and panel discussions on editorial trends in contemporary art with art… Hand Bookbinders of California Hand Bookbinders of California- The HBC was started in 1972 for those with interest in creating and collecting fine bindings. The group offers workshops, lectures, social activiti… Cincinnati Book Arts Society Cincinnati Book Arts Society- News, events and exhibits of the Cincinnati Book Arts Society. Visiting book artist lectures and workshops. Booklyn Artists Alliance Booklyn Artists Alliance- Artist-run organisation organises exhibitions,publications and a touring "Bookmobile". Offers consultancy on developing collections of artists' books to … Miniature Book Society (MBS). Miniature Book Society (MBS).- This international nonprofit organization’s Web site provides brief background information on miniature books and offers articles, miniature book pu… Private Presses of New Mexico Private Presses of New Mexico- Two centuries of literary history in New Mexico's private press movement. Features online exhibits, gallery guide, and educational materials. Book Works Book Works- Book Works is non-profit organisation based in London. Their mission is to commission and produce new books in collaboration with contemporary artists and writers. Caxton Club of Chicago Caxton Club of Chicago- An organization of authors, binders, collectors, conservators, dealers, designers, editors, librarians, publishers, and scholars who share a common interes… San Francisco Center for the Book San Francisco Center for the Book- The Center offers book arts classes, lectures and exhibitions for bay area artists. American Printing History Association American Printing History Association- Devoted to the study of printing history and its related arts, including calligraphy, typefounding, typography, papermaking, bookbinding, il… The Center for Book Arts The Center for Book Arts- Dedicated to the traditional craft of book-making, as well as contemporary interpretations of the book as an art object. New York, NY. Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild Canadian Bookbinders and Book Artists Guild- Supports the development of the book arts in Canada. Bookbinding, artists' books, papermaking, calligraphy, letterpress printing and t… Guild of Book Workers Guild of Book Workers- GBW is the national non-profit organization for book arts. It sets national standards for bookbinders and provides information on bookbinding, printing, con… Tribe: Plus Size Sewing Tribe: Plus Size Sewing- For those of us who are plus size and enjoy sewing, knitting and creating clothes and items. Fat chicks can share tips, resources, links and review patter… Tribe: Reconstructed Clothing Tribe: Reconstructed Clothing- For people who design and rock reconstructed clothing. A Sewing Place A Sewing Place- Club for sewing enthusiasts from all over the world. Exchange ideas, tips, projects and chat. The Professional Association of Custom Clothiers The Professional Association of Custom Clothiers- Organization of custom clothiers, professional sewers, seamstresses, tailors and alterations specialists in home-based and commer… Home Sewing Association Home Sewing Association- Tips and trends, projects and membership information. The American Sewing Guild The American Sewing Guild- A national non-profit organization dedicated to people who believe sewing is a rewarding and creative activity. Blacksmiths Association of Western Australia Blacksmiths Association of Western Australia- Western Australia chapter of ABANA. Great Plains Blacksmith Association Great Plains Blacksmith Association- Regional chapter of ABANA. Includes a newsletter and upcoming events. Prairie Blacksmiths Association Prairie Blacksmiths Association- Hobbyists and professional smiths in Nebraska and surrounding states. Includes a gallery, projects, and member information. Northwest Blacksmith Association Northwest Blacksmith Association- A Washington organization for the art and craft of blacksmithing and related metal crafts. CanIRON CanIRON- Canada’s National Blacksmith Conference. The biennial blacksmithing gathering, aimed at fostering friendship, collaboration, and skills development. Cape Breton Blacksmiths Association Cape Breton Blacksmiths Association- To promote and further the craft of blacksmithing through education and presentation. Based in Whycocomagh, Nova Scotia.