Dear Fellow Bookbinders,
NBS is very happy to announce exciting plans for the summer 2026!
LEKSAND CONGRESS
4th – 9th of August 2026
The Congress will be held in Leksand Folkhögskola, Sweden.
We are sure everybody will love to return to this bookbinding paradise, offering the only full-time bookbinding education in the Nordic countries and great summer courses! The facilities of the college will enable many kinds of activities as well as affordable accommodation in a beautiful location. Our warmest thanks to Folkhögskola and our contact persons Linda and Fia for the warm welcome and great co-operation!
During the five days we will have the Joint Nordic Congress along with the General Annual Meeting, a festive dinner, technical demonstrations, group activities, shopping and a bookbinding course. Check out the amazing program below! A wonderful opportunity for networking with colleagues and making new friendships.
Please check now that your membership is active or join as a member to receive the registration information in a couple of days! Some parts of the program may be available to non-members too, but members will have the first opportunity to book a place.
THE PROGRAM
4th – 9th of August 2026
Arrival on the 4th of August Tuesday evening to be ready for the Wednesday morning activities. Departure on Sunday the 9th of August after lunch.
The Joint Nordic Congress and The General Annual Meeting
Friday the 7th of August 2026 starting at 13.00 o’clock.
Official meeting followed by a festive dinner.
A bookbinding course
Experimental binding using the Tomorrow’s Past Concept with Kathy Abbott and Tracey Rowledge
Wednesday the 5th – Sunday the 9th of August (finishes at lunch).
Kathy and Tracey will introduce the Tomorrow’s Past Concept and teach two modern conservation binding structures designed by them.
Evening activities
Tuesday: Arrival and free socializing.
Wednesday: Short demonstrations by the board members and anyone who would like to show a technique.
Thursday: Small group discussions about the future of NBS, gathering wishes and concrete ideas for activities. Also, last-minute preparations for the congress topics and for selection of the board members for the next three years!
Friday: Barbeque dinner together.
Saturday: Free socializing and a board meeting for the old and new board.