Dieter Räder passed away suddenly on 30 June 2026. As a result, work and teaching at Dragon Press Bindery is currently on hold. Thank you for your understanding during this difficult time.

However, the bindery will continue to participate in the Llandeilo Arts Trail as Dieter would have wished. The studio opening times will be different to those shown in the event brochure so please take note of the revised ones below:

25/07 10:00-17:00
26/07 10:00-17:00
27/07 10:00-14:00
28/07 10:00-17:00
29/07 closed
30/07 10:00-17:00
31/07 10:00-17:00
01/08 closed
02/08 11:00-16:00

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Dragon Press Bindery provides services in fine hand bookbinding, book and archives conservation-restoration, and letterpress printing. Clients range from individuals, private collectors, booksellers and film props commissioners to university and cathedral libraries, national collections and museums. The co-directors have between them almost 70 years of experience working both independently and within major institutions. Whatever your requirements, you will receive a highly professional service.

Committed to keeping alive and passing on specialist skills and knowledge, particularly concerning historic structures and traditional craft techniques, Dragon Press Bindery also holds tuition workshops on a wide variety of practices from beginner to advanced level.

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