The 2012 Helen Warren DeGolyer Bookbinding Conference

June 8, 2012, Dallas, Texas

In association with the Sixth Helen Warren DeGolyer Triennial Exhibition and Competition for American Bookbinding, Bridwell Library will host a conference on the art of bookbinding on the campus of Southern Methodist University on Friday, June 8, 2012. The conference will feature:

• Opening reception
• Morning and afternoon workshops led by Karen Hanmer, Shanna Leino, and Chela Metzger
• Lunch presentation by Priscilla Spitler, winner of the 2009 Helen Warren DeGolyer Award for American Bookbinding
• Awards announcement and reception
• Annual meeting of the Lone Star Chapter of the Guild of Bookworkers 

For detailed information about the conference, including the workshops and lunch presentation, please click here.

General Conference Information

Registration:

The comprehensive registration fee of $40 includes the receptions, lunch, and workshops. Conference participants are asked to select two workshops. Unless otherwise noted, attendees will be responsible for providing their own tools and materials. Workshop presenters will provide a list of necessary materials, which Bridwell Library will then distribute to registrants. Workshops are available on a first-come, first-serve basis as space is limited.

To register, you may contact Brittany Morgan at (214) 768-3483 or bemorgan@smu.edu. Or, you can print out the DeGolyer Conference brochure, fill out the registration form and send it to:

Brittany Morgan
Bridwell Library
P.O. Box 750476
Dallas, TX 75275

To download the brochure, click here.

Parking:

If you would like to purchase a parking pass to park on the SMU campus during the conference, please indicate this to Brittany Morgan or on your registration form. The current cost of a parking pass is $3 per day. The pass, a map, and parking instructions will be mailed to you with your registration confirmation.