The Hand Bookbinders of California are planning to make their annual Christmas Party on December 3 a special one in Stella's honor. A founder of the Hand Bookbinders and a long time member of the Guild, Stella has been a major influence in conservation and bookbinding in California. Priscilla Spitler and Donald Hallock were married on September 21. Priscilla has spent the time since then teaching and moving. In the new studio Mr. Ely can accommodate up to 5 students at a time in a variety of advanced techniques.
Topics range from bookbinding and unique artist books to printmaking.
Organized classes are offered and independent studies can be arranged. Details on request. There are also nearby accommodations for a limited number of out of town students. Mr. Ely's recent foray into glass work, sponsored by Bullseye Glass Co. was shown at Glastec '96 in Dusseldorf, Germany in November. Mark Andersson , book conservator at the University of Washington and 1992 graduate of the bookbinding program at the North Bennet Street School, has received a Fulbright Grant for the study of Scandinavian bookbinding and conservation.