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Bind23 Course: The Nag Hammadi Codex - with Michael Burke
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Learn how to make a facsimile of the earliest known codex binding, famous for containing the controversial Gnostic Gospels.
The Nag Hammadi codices take their name from the Egyptian village where in 1945 a clay pot containing thirteen ancient books was discovered. They are the earliest extant codex bindings ever found and were uncovered in remarkably good condition.
This workshop will lead you through the making of a codex bearing all the characteristic features of these early book structures. We will construct a sympathetic facsimile of the Nag Hammadi codex and experience the structure and form of ancient bookbinding.
We will make our version of this 3rd century book from a textbook of folded papyrus, bound together with knotted leather tackets on a leather spine piece and covered in boards stiffened by layers of papyrus. The boards have leather edging strips, and the book is covered in hand-dyed North African goatskin. It is held closed with beautiful leather ties and wrapping bands, which are integrated to the cover using a delicate slotting and lacing technique.
The cost of materials ($120) is included in your course fee.
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