Events & Programs

Introduction to Archival Paper Repair

with instructor Gudrun Aurand

Saturday | May 15 | 10-12pm PST

Bookbinder and Paper Conservator Gudrun Aurand will demonstrate basic paper repair techniques. These can be applied to pages in books or any flat art work or document. An introduction into properties of paper will set the frame and demonstration of mending techniques, materials and tools will provide participants with the basic knowledge needed to perform archivally sound paper repair. The presenter will introduce a decision making tree, which will allow participants to achieve the most effective outcome for the repair needed. How to mend a tear, cut or hole requires each a different approach. Among others the presenter will demonstrate how to outline and tear a piece of mending paper in order to repair the damage in the least obtrusive way. She will discuss pros and cons of using either starch paste or PVA (white glue). The demonstration is an open format and participants’ comments and questions are welcome at any time. Participants are encouraged to bring a project of their own when they may have questions about and which could be discussed to the benefit of all at the end of the demonstration.

$35 members | $45 non-members

Registration

Class is capped at 10 participants. Registration deadline is May12 via the link below. 

https://gbw.formstack.com/forms/nw_introduction_to_archival_quality_paper_repair

An online link will be sent after registration with a follow-up reminder two days prior to the workshop. All questions regarding registration should be directed to northwest@guildofbookworkers.org. There is a cancellation fee of 10% of the registration fee up to 10 days before the workshop. No refunds are given for cancellations made within the 10 days prior to the workshop. Registrations may not be shared and are non-transferable.

About the Instructor

Gudrun Aurand is a Bookbinder and Paper Conservator working in private practice in Olympia, WA. Her experience comes from traveling a long and winding road along paths of the world of books. Among others she worked from 1994 to 2004 for MASC (Manuscript, Archives and Special Collections) Washington State University in Pullman, WA. She preserved and repaired MASC’s holdings too rare or delicate to be sent to the University Bindery.