I.
Principles and aim

1. Principles
The school regulations were established by the school commission and are based on article 18, paragraph 5, of the statutes of the Association “centro del bel libro ascona”.

2. Aim
The aim of the school regulations is to govern the business and administrative requirements of the school called “centro del bel libro ascona”.

 

II.
Types of courses

Courses are differentiated in the following way:

a) Courses on bookbinding and book design with a specific program addressed to bookbinders and people with an adequate background

b) Courses on book conservation with a specific program addressed to bookbinders, conservators and people with an adequate background

c) Professional training courses for conservators, librarians, archivists and people professing similar jobs

d) Courses with special admission requirements

 

III.
Languages

1. German
The courses are normally taught in German.

2. Other languages
Explanations in Italian, French or English can be obtained with previous agreement with the teacher (to mention on the registration form). Courses are taught in two languages. The languages will normally be confirmed to the participants on the invoice of the registration.

 

IV.
Requisites for admission to the  courses

1. Department of Bookbinding and Book Design
a) Hand bookbinders with federal diploma

b) Hand bookbinders with national certificate

c) Hand bookbinders coming from countries where no formal training is offered but with proof of at least 4 years’ experience in hand bookbinding

d) Apprentices in their last year of training


2. Department of Book and Paper Conservation
a) Hand bookbinders and conservators with federal diploma

b) Hand bookbinders and conservators with national certificate

c) Conservators without certificate but with proof of at least 4 years’ experience in book conservation

d) Hand bookbinders coming from countries where no formal training is offered but with proof of at least 4 years’ experience in hand bookbinding Courses with special admission requirements are indicated separately in the course program.


3. Authority
The head of the department decides whether the admission requirements are fulfilled.
 
 

V.
Registration
procedures

1. The written registration should be sent to the secretary of the centro del bel libro ascona, 5 weeks before the beginning of the course (exceptions possible but subject to an agreement with the office).

2. Recognition of registration
Registration will only be recognised if the payment of the course fee has been made in time (mentioned in clause VI, paragraph 1).

3. Notification of registration and invoicing: if requirements have been fulfilled, the secretary will send the registrant a confirmation.

The centro del bel libro ascona, will send an invoice to the participants to pay the course fees.

 

VI.
Registration fees

1. Deadline
In order to be accepted, candidates are to pay the course fee before the last date for payment indicated by the secretary of the centro del bel libro ascona; generally thirty days before the course begins.


2. Refunds
For cancellation or non-attendance of a course the following rules apply:
a) for an unjustifiable failure to attend a course, the total registration fee is forfeited on favour of the centro del bel libro ascona

b) if written cancellation is made less than three weeks before the beginning of a course (according to post date on the envelope) the centro del bel libro ascona, has the right to retain one third of the course fees

c) If course attendance is cancelled more than three weeks in advance (according to post date on the envelope) or a doctor’s report for an illness or accident is provided, the participant’s registration fee will be refunded, except for a fifty Swiss francs administration fee

d) If for any reason the course has to be cancelled, the registration fee will be fully refunded. The Association centro del bel libro ascona, cannot be held responsible for any travel or boarding expenses.


3. Scholarship grant
Participants can apply to the Foundation centro del bel libro ascona, for a financial assistance for fees and lodging. Please fill in the corresponding area on the application form. Participants will receive the necessary application form directly from the secretary of the Foundation of the centro del bel libro ascona (see page 45).


4. Discount for members of the Association centro del bel libro ascona
From 1.1.2007 the cbl members receive a discount of 5% on the course costs, directly deducted from the invoice.


5. Discount for non-members
Non-members can benefit from a discount if they attend courses two months in a row.

 

VII.
Other costs

1. Materials
Leather, parchment, wood, gold and special papers will be billed depending on use. The cost of current material is included in the course fees.

2. Tools
The cost of the purchase of personal tools is the participants’ responsibility.

3. Insurance
The responsibility for insurance against accident and civil responsibility
lies with the participants.

 

VIII.
Classes

1. Class schedules
First day: 8.30 a.m. – 12 noon and 2 – 5 p.m. Following days: 8 a.m. – 12 noon and 2 – 5 p.m.
Courses which are 5 days and more: classes finish last day of the course at 12 noon.

2. Break
There is a 30 minute break in the morning.

3. Permanence during lunch time
Students can stay in the classroom during lunch time with the approval of the course teacher. Any damage that occurs during this time is the responsibility of the participants.

4. Excursions
The course teacher can organize excursions which are considered part of the course, as long as they are related to the course/topic.

 

IX.
Conduct

In case of extremely inappropriate behaviour, the head of department has the possibility to issue a warning or to expel the participant from further participating in the course.

 

X.
Courses certificates

 

At the end of the course, participants receive a certificate of attendance.
 

XI.
Validity

These school regulations were issued by the board of directors of the centro del bel libro ascona, on 17th July 1995 and took effect on 1st January 1996. They were modified by the board of directors on 12th June 2004.

Ascona, 25th August 2007


Konrad Siegenthaler
President technical commission cbl