Prospective attendees will be notified quickly of the outcome of the application, and successful applicants will be provided with a registration and payment link.

Applications have been extended to the 10th of January 2024.

Payment is required by 12 January 2024 to secure your place.

Advance Readings

Some classes offer a list of advance readings that students are expected to complete prior to beginning the class.

Schedule

English Bookbindings 1450-1850 and Rare Book Cataloguing will run 10am - 5pm Monday through to Friday.

Artist’s books, zines and other collaborative ventures will run 10am - 5pm Monday through to Wednesday.

Children’s Literature will run 10am - 5pm Thursday through to Friday.

Tuition Costs

Tuition for the 5 day courses are AUD$1000.

Tuition for the 3 day course is AUD$750

Tuition for the 2 day course is AUD$500

Please note there is a 10% discount for students and concession card holders.

For information about travel and accommodation, please see the links below. If you have any further questions, please drop us a note at rbss@slv.vic.gov.au

Prospective attendees will be notified quickly of the outcome of the application, and successful applicants will be provided with a registration and payment link. Payment is required by 5 January 2024 to secure your place.

The Venue

The classes will be held in State Library Victoria. Access to rooms will be Entry 3 via La Trobe St. There are many cafes and restaurants in walking distance from the venue.

Transport

Melbourne International Airport is 24 km from State Library Victoria with a drive time of around 30 minutes. A taxi fare from the airport to the library is typically around $60. More affordable shuttles are also available; the cost varies according to the number of passengers but fares start from around $40. Options for transport are listed on the airport website.

State Library Victoria is conveniently located in the centre of the Melbourne CBD.

Accommodation

There are numerous hotels and motels within walking distance of State Library Victoria. Please visit Visit Melbourne or your favourite booking site to see a full range of accommodation in the city.

Organisers of the event are happy to make recommendation for accommodation, cafes, restaurants, and most importantly, coffee.

Weather

It will be summertime, but Melbourne does have a reputation for experiencing four seasons in one day! Average temperatures for Dunedin range from a minimum of 16°C to a maximum of 27°C, but also be prepared for extreme weather temperatures exceeding 40°C