About Elke

Elke Ahokas studied bookbinding in Australia and Finland and has 14 years of bookbinding experience specialising in custom hand bookbinding and book repair. Elke's Bookbinding studio is based in the leafy north eastern Melbourne suburb of Hurstbridge.

Time is ending in Norf’ampton….

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Posted on 17 February 2012 by Elke

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For the past four weeks I have been here with Karen Vidler undertaking an internship. I have learnt so much and will be leaving the UK with a more widespread view of book repair and restoration. It has really been … Continue reading →

Learning times!

Posted on 16 February 2012 by Elke

Whilst I have been in the UK doing an internship with Karen Vidler, I have had the chance to spend 2 days with Maureen Duke. Maureen showed examples of different techniques used to repair books and paper and also different binding styles. This was a very informative visit! Thank you Maureen:)