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Small Wonders
To mark its 30th anniversary, ARA-Canada is presenting a one-of-a-kind exhibition: over 100 miniature bookbindings created by artisans from 13 countries.
🔹 Why miniatures? Since Antiquity, miniature books have fascinated with their delicacy and beauty. True works of art, they combine tradition and innovation, using ancient techniques alongside contemporary materials.
🔹 Exceptional craftsmanship. Each binding is a meticulous work of art, reflecting the passion and mastery of skilled bookbinders. The exhibition celebrates the richness of this craft through small formats with great expressive power.
🎉 A celebration of creativity, precision, and the history of the book. An unmissable event for lovers of art, rare books, and fine crafts!
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Small Wonders: International exhibition of miniature artistic bookbindings is on view at the MUMAQ from November 1st to 30th 2025.
Bookbinding Workshop 📚
📅 Sunday November 2nd from 1pm to 3pm
👨👩👧👦 Children (6+)
🎨 All materials provided
✂️ Calm, creative hands-on activity
Share a creative moment as you discover the basics of handmade bookbinding! This fun and creative workshop is specially designed for children (aged 6 and over) and their parents. Accompanied by an animator, you’ll discover the simple steps involved in making a notebook: folding, sewing, cover…
Each participant can draw and decorate his or her own notebook cover, using felt-tip pens, colored paper, stickers and other materials provided. Each child will leave with his or her own handmade notebook, ready for drawings, stories or secrets.
No experience is necessary, just the desire to create together! ✨
