Carp-e Diem: Fish Skin Processing and Use in Bookbinding

Fish skin is a strong, versatile, and inexpensive material that can be used in many ways for artistic creation, particularly in bookbinding. In this workshop, participants will learn the basics of preparing and processing fish skin into beautiful leather or parchment, different tanning techniques, and how these processes can translate to bookbinding, textiles, or other fine art applications. Participants will come away from this workshop with at least three in-process skins (two in solution, one pre-tanned staked on foam core) and a case bound book with a fish skin spine. Participants are welcome to bring in their own catch or book they want to work with!

Full Description:

Fish skin is a strong, versatile, and inexpensive material that can be used in many ways for artistic creation, particularly in bookbinding. In this workshop participants will learn:

-the basics of preparing and processing fish skin into beautiful leather or parchment

-different…