A Three-Year Journey Restoring The World of Pooh.

 Some books are more than paper and ink–they are vessels of memory, identity, and meaning. This webinar, led by bookbinder Pamela Wood, takes you through her three-year odyssey. It focuses on restoring and rebinding a deeply personal copy of The World of Pooh. Originally a trade publication, it was worn by time and frayed at the spine but was too precious to abandon. This webinar broaches a broader conversation–an introduction to Pam’s work, methods and fine bindings.

 What began as a single meaningful object became a personal masterclass in perseverance, precision, and a profound respect that true conservation demands. From unbinding, cleaning and repair, to sewing and rebinding, this project was an investment of time, materials, and personal discovery. Whether you’re a seasoned binder, collector, or contemplating your first conservation project, this webinar will help you understand what the process demands.

About: Academically trained in fine art, Pamela Wood received a BFA in Printmaking from Kent State University with post-graduate study at the Cleveland Institute of Art in graphic design. She has studied technical binding and taken master classes at the American Academy of Bookbinding. Many of her books have been acquired by local, national and international libraries for their permanent collections.

She has been the recipient of several professional development grants from the Arizona Commission on the Arts and received a fellowship from the Women’s Studio Workshop in New York.

Pamela was a columnist for twelve years with Hand Papermaking Newsletter. Currently she is a member of the American Bookbinders Museum’s advisory board and is the fine print correspondent for the Guild of Book Workers Newsletter. For more than thirty-five years, she has produced fine bindings and artist books full time. She works in her Tempe, Arizona studio.

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