Pergamena Parchment Master class
Join us at the Tannery for a two-day hands-on workshop with Parchment Master Jesse Meyer.
Registration is now open.
Friday, September the 18th through Saturday, the 19th 2026 from about 9am-5pm.
At the end of the two-day class, each attending student will have:
>> Created two parchment skins for their own use: one Dyed Goatskin Parchment and one Calfskin Vellum.
>> A deeper understanding of how parchment is made, its uses, the material history, and the methods you can use to adjust and readjust the material yourself to suit your needs. We will also send everyone home with an educational document to keep the knowledge fresh in your mind.
>> The ability to ask questions and interact with a master parchment maker and a small group of like-minded individuals who would rather experience life than read about it.
>> The chance to browse our inventory of binding leather, calligraphy parchment, and all of the rest of our offerings firsthand. Plus 10% off all material purchased during the class.
Class heads outside.
A student works on their hide.
Attendees of a 2021 Parchment Master Class.
Jesse watches as an attendee works on her hide.
Parchment Master Class
Parchment is one of the oldest and most durable materials for bookbinding, calligraphy and manuscript creation. It was the principal writing material of the Medieval Ages and remains one of the strongest natural materials available to bookbinders, calligraphers, and even interior designers.
During the master class students will get to tour the tannery, access our library of resource material, and have the opportunity to ask questions about their own personal projects.
Both days begin around 9 or 10 am and go until 5 or 6 pm with an hour break for lunch.
Snacks and drinks will be provided.
Day One
The first day of the workshop involves "wet work": taking the fresh skins through the dehairing stage to the point of stretching and scraping them on the frame. Attendees also get to choose a color to dye their own goatskin parchment.
Day Two
Day two will be spent on the "dry work," with the majority of the day spent on the finishing processes of the skins, including scraping, sanding, and trimming. The workshop also includes a tour of the tannery facilities and some historical context for both parchment and leather.
Registration is now open for the Fall 2026 Master Class
Friday, September the 18th - Saturday, the 19th 2026.
Both days will begin around 9:30 and go until 5 or 6 pm. We provide snacks and will have coffee, tea, water and juice available throughout the day. Lunches are left to the individual and are given about an hour. We also like to invite anyone who can attend to a nice dinner at a really good local restaurant one of the nights just to meet, greet and eat. (Additional cost.)
Cost of Attendance for the two-day Master Class is $1,000. CLICK HERE to REGISTER
Class takes place at the Tannery located at 11 Factory St., Montgomery NY, 12549
These classes are on a first come first served basis.
To sign up and reserve your spot, click the image to your right to get started.
If you cannot attend these classes but would like to join us for a future class, please fill out the form below and we will reach out when we schedule our next Master Class. -The Team at Pergamena.
CLICK HERE TO REGISTER Parchment Master Class Sept. 18-19, 2026
$1,000.00
Join us at the Tannery for a two-day hands-on workshop with Parchment Master Jesse Meyer.
Friday, September the 18th through Saturday, the 19th 2026.
This registration is non-refundable after 24-hours from sign-up. Please be sure that you can attend before purchasing a registration.
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