Parchment is a material made from animal skin; often calfskin, sheepskin, or goatskin. Its most common use is as a material for writing on, drawing on, for documents, notes, or the pages of a book, codex or manuscript. Jesse will demonstrate the techniques involved in the production of parchment, with participants trying their hands in the process. He’ll have lots of samples of his work for you to peruse along the way.

As Jesse shows on an episode on Dirty Jobs, this is a messy business, so don’t wear your best clothes! To find out more about Pergamena look at their website: http://www.pergamena.net.

If you want to take part in whole event, including the hands on aspect, register through the Book Arts Workshop at: http://www.eventbrite.com/o/book-arts-program-1374366691. If you just want to see what it’s all about, feel free to stop into the Book Arts Workshop (Baker room 21) between 3:00 and 5:00.