As early as 1 A.D., ancient Romans first developed the craft of bookbinding through the codex, made from folded and sewn parchment or vellum. These early books became the preferred method over scrolls in preserving manuscripts, as they were easier to handle and allowed for writing on both sides. In this class, students will learn simple and effective ways to further their creativity through the ancient and rewarding art of bookbinding. Students may choose to bind blank pages or pre-made pages to create durable, custom hardbound books, with applications ranging from journals to sketchbooks, photo albums, keepsakes, gifts or travel portfolios.