Teresa Walker

Teresa’s early passion for antiquity led her to pursue studies at Purdue University and Indiana University Indianapolis where she earned her masters degree in History and Library Science. After completing her degree she worked as a researcher for the University of Illinois until deciding to combine her appreciation for history with an interest in the craft of bookbinding. She began her bookbinding career with NLBCO, learning the basics of traditional bookmaking. Teresa quickly found her element in the restoration department where she mastered the essential skills of mending, cover repair, leather skiving and tooling, typesetting and stamping. Teresa attended the American Academy of Bookbinding in Telluride, Colorado, where she studied an intensive in paper conservation and an advanced class on gold leaf tooling.
Teresa enjoys working on early 20th century books. Their often distinctive cover designs provide a unique challenge for her to blend seamless repairs into the artwork.
Today Walker Restoration Bookbinding continues on with periodical, fine and edition bindings with a specialization of repair and restoration of old books and Bibles.