Regional Chapters

GUILD OF BOOK WORKERS CHAPTERS

The Chapters follows the mission of the Guild of Book Workers on a regional level.

Offer local workshops on various aspects of the book arts crafts.
Organizes exhibitions of member works and informs members of events of interest.
In addition, members can participate in both virtual and social gatherings, meetings, tours, talks & lectures.
News specific to each Chapter is available on the chapter website and sent via email newsletters.

Frequently Asked Questions

California

Co-Chairs: Marlyn Bonaventure and Rebecca Chamlee

california@guildofbookworkers.org | Website

Includes California. All members are welcome

In its geographical reach and distribution of members, the Chapter covers the entire GoldenState. Our activities include the sponsorship of workshops on various aspects of the crafts which are of interest to our membership, exhibitions, lectures, seminars and occasional informal and social gatherings. Our membership is varied in its interests and skills, ranging from amateur enthusiasts and hobbyists through skilled professionals to world-renowned design binders. We are friendly and mutually supportive, so that fledgling binders can count on help and advice while the skilled and experienced freely share their expertise.

Delaware Valley

Co-Chairs: Valeria Kremser and Kristin Balmer

delaware@guildofbookworkers.org | Website

Includes Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the Delaware tri-state area, with activities centered in Philadelphia. All members are welcome.

The Delaware Valley Chapter–one of ten chapters in the US–is located in the Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Delaware tri-state area with activities centered in Philadelphia. Our diverse membership includes book artists, book conservators, fine binders, calligraphers, librarians, paper marblers, teachers, photographers, printmakers, and graphic designers. The Delaware Valley Chapter offers a newsletter, virtual and in-person workshops, lectures, exhibition opportunities, tours, and social events. Membership is open to all interested persons and includes professionals, amateurs, and students.

Lone Star

Chair: Kim Neiman

lonestar@guildofbookworkers.org | Website

Includes Texas/Southeast region

The Lone Star Chapter supports the mission of the Guild of Book Workers by offering workshops, exhibitions, lectures and other events in the Texas/Southwest region. The Lone Star Chapter serves members in Texas and the Southwest Region but welcomes Guild of Book Workers members from all regions. Includes Texas and Southwest Region. All members are welcome

Midwest

Co-Chair: Parry Cadwallader

Co-Chair: James Meyers

midwest@guildofbookworkers.org | Website

Includes Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania (mostly western Pennsylvania, since the eastern part of the state and greater Philadelphia are covered by the Delaware Valley Chapter), South Dakota, Wisconsin. All members are welcome.

The Midwest Chapter servers the greater Midwest region by hosting workshops, exhibitions and other events in the areas of bookbinding, artists books, printing, papermaking and all fields of the book arts.

New England

Chair: Sephora Bergiste

newengland@guildofbookworkers.org | Website

The Chapter for members from Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island. All members are welcome.

The New England Chapter follows the mission of the Guild of Book Workers on a regional level. We sponsor presentations and workshops throughout the year on various aspects of bookbinding and related arts of the book. The chapter organizes occasional exhibitions of member works and informs members of events of interest in the New England region.

New York

Chair: Jane Mahoney

newyork@guildofbookworkers.org | Website

Includes New York. All members are welcome.

The New York chapter of GBW strives to uphold the founders’ goals by hosting practical workshops, lectures, studio tours, and gatherings to support the state’s vibrant community of bookbinders, conservators, book artists, papermakers, and printers.

Northwest

Chair: Jodee Fenton

northwest@guildofbookworkers.org | Website

The Northwest Chapter serves the northwest region (Oregon, Washington, Idaho, Alaska) by hosting workshops, exhibitions and other events in all fields of the book arts. The Chapter also helps members keep up to date with bookish events happening in our region with its monthly newsletter.

Potomac

Chair: Charlotte Mauler Hayes

potomac@guildofbookworkers.org | Website

The Chapter for members from D.C., Maryland and Virginia. All members are welcome.

The chapter is principally made up of members from Washington D.C., Maryland and Virginia and welcomes West Virginia, all the Mid-Atlantic and bordering states, as well as visiting national members and the book arts curious! We organize workshops, gather at local exhibitions and the incredible museums in our area, point to maker and teaching studios and suppliers across the region, join and sponsor events in the areas of bookbinding, artists books, printing, papermaking and all fields of the book arts.

Rocky Mountain

Co-Chairs: Holly D'Oench and Trisha Weekes

rockymountain@guildofbookworkers.org | Website

Includes Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah and Wyoming. All members are welcome.All members are welcome.

The Rocky Mountain Chapter was organized to represent the Guild of Book Workers in the Mountain West. We host monthly virtual events, annual workshops, digital exhibitions, and offer a workshop scholarship twice a year. The Chapter serves members from Arizona, Colorado, Idaho, Montana, New Mexico, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming and is led by a board who strives to foster creative exchange and development between our members.

Southeast

Chair: Lydian Brambila and Jessica Hudgins

southeast@guildofbookworkers.org | Website

The Southeast Chapter of the Guild of Book Workers is unique in that we are a relatively small number of people spread over a wide geographical area.

Chapter FAQs

If you are new to the Guild of Book Workers, you can become a member and add a chapter membership at the same time. You can join by clicking on Join link and choose between Regular, Student, Family or Institution memberships. To add a chapter membership, just check the box next to each chapter you would like to join.

You can renew your chapter membership by first signing into your account and go to your Account page. You will be able to renew your chapter membership from that page. If you can't remember your login. Your email address is your username and you can always reset your password here. Or feel free to contact our communications chair at communications@guildofbookworkers.org and they can help you login.

Sign into your account and go to the your Account page. From there, you can renew your chapter membership. Alternatively, use the Add a Chapter link to renew your chapter membership.

Your email address is your username, and you can reset your password here. For additional help, contact our Communications Chair at communications@guildofbookworkers.org.

For any issues with login, membership, or chapter selection, feel free to reach out to our Communications Chair at communications@guildofbookworkers.org.

QUICK LINKS

California

The Chapter for members in California. All members are welcome.

Co-Chairs: Marlyn Bonaventure and Rebecca Chamlee (She/Her/Hers)

Contact: california@guildofbookworkers.org | Website

Delaware Valley

The Chapter for members from Pennsylvania, New Jersey and the Delaware tri-state area, with activities centered in Philadelphia. All members are welcome.

Co-Chairs: Val Kremser and Kristin Balmer

Contact: delaware@guildofbookworkers.org | Website

Lone Star

The Chapter for members from Texas. All members are welcome.

Chair: Kim Neiman

Contact: lonestar@guildofbookworkers.org | Website

Midwest

The Chapter for members from Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Pennsylvania (mostly western Pennsylvania, since the eastern part of the state and greater Philadelphia are covered by the Delaware Valley Chapter), South Dakota, Wisconsin. All members are welcome.