Isabelle McGowan served a four-year apprenticeship in bookbinding and gold finishing in Florence, Italy. 

Through her bindery the Owl & Lion, she teaches beginners to advance level bookbinding classes and workshops across the UK and now in Sydney, Australia.

She specialises in repair and restoration of significant and historical books and works on paper. Other services include the creation of fine and decorative book bindings and the creation of archival storage cases. Traditional gold book ornamentation is offered at the highest standard.

The bindery also offers conservation services for the preservation and de-acidification of works on paper – including maps, prints, artworks, ephemera and even entire books. We also provide conservation consultation services for to both private collectors and public institutions.

Contact us on: hello@owlandlion.com

The Owl & Lion is based in Sydney, Australia. 
WE ARE LOCATED AT:
Suite 6.05
Precinct 75
75 Mary Street, St Peter