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Po Box 410963
San Francisco, CA 94141
USA

A close-knit group of hand bookbinders, with shared interests in creating and collecting fine bindings, joined together to promote hand bookbinding and related book arts and to exchange information and ideas. 

THE HAND BOOKBINDERS OF CALIFORNIA

The Hand Bookbinders of California gathered for the first time in 1972. A close-knit group of hand bookbinders, with shared interests in creating and collecting fine bindings, joined together to promote hand bookbinding and related book arts and to exchange information and ideas.

HBC UPCOMING EVENTS

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The 53rd Annual Members’ Exhibition Opening Reception
Jun 7
The 53rd Annual Members’ Exhibition Opening Reception

Mix and mingle with the artists, printers and bookbinders of the Hand Bookbinders of California. Enjoy the exhibition, compare notes on how and why the books were made.

Bound with PRIDE: A Panel Discussion
Jun 21
Bound with PRIDE: A Panel Discussion

Join us on Saturday, June 21 at 11:00am for a virtual panel discussion exploring the intersections of book art, identity, and material resistance.

As part of the Hand Bookbinders of California’s 53rd Annual Members’ Exhibition, HBC members were invited to transform pieces of a historic Gilbert Baker Rainbow Flag—one that once flew proudly over Harvey Milk Plaza—into original book works. The material was far from easy to work with: slippery, synthetic, and unruly. It frayed, warped, and defied control—mirroring the complexity, resilience, and beauty of queer lives.

Between the Covers: Closing Reception
Aug 23
Between the Covers: Closing Reception

Between the Covers: an opportunity to view selected books outside the cases. There is an inherent dilemma in an exhibition of books. What is the unseen content?  What does the part that is obscured from view look like?  Join Beth Redmond and Insiya Dhatt as they reveal the hidden content.  

HBC SUMMER PICNIC
Aug 24
HBC SUMMER PICNIC

SAVE THE DATE: HBC SUMMER PICNIC

It’s almost that time of year again! The HBC Potluck Picnic will be held on Sunday, August 24. One of our members has generously offered to host at her home in San Anselmo. Mark your calendars now.

Support the next generation of bookbinders! Donate to our scholarship fundraiser at Handbookbinders.org and help students receive 50% off workshop fees. Your contribution makes learning and growth more accessible. Every gift matters—thank you for your support!

We would like to raise $1500 over the course of 2025; if each member gave an average of $15 we would be able to offer 3 partial-tuition scholarships to advanced level classes. Planning is underway to offer exciting study opportunities with talented instructors that bookbinders in the Bay Area would not otherwise have exposure to. 
Please consider giving any amount today!