From papyrus to paper via vellum and parchment, Nigel Jury gave us an in depth history of the bookbinder’s craft. He told us that over the thousand or so years that books had been produced, one of the best inventions for the bookbinder was PVA glue. He also worries that the craft which requires a seven year apprenticeship is being lost.
At the meeting members signed a birthday card to Jessie Tasney, a former secretary, who is about to celebrate her 95th birthday. Bulb forms are now available to those who would like them and also tickets for the Spring Group meeting when the sculptor Paul Bainbridge will talk on from clay to wax.
Our next meeting is at Wallington on Thursday April 20th when Bridget Long will speak on Pins and Needles. Please bring along your own resolution for inclusion in the May Meeting. These can cover any issue locally or nationally that you feel needs addressing.
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