This workshop will explore the process of creating and filling a hand bound book.

Utilizing a binding that has withstood the test of time with its elegance, flexibility and strength, we will first bind a book of fine papers and ridged translucent mica sheets.  We will then work back into the pages, constructing niches, alcoves and secret spaces to house and protect treasures, images and words. 

Participants will learn to work with mica.  We will use both the natural and manmade forms of this material becoming familiar with the in and outs of micas unique characteristics. 

Through the use of mica, the Coptic binding and found objects and materials we will push our book structures to sculptural forms.