Bookbinding: A Historical Perspective
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Bookbinding has a long historical tradition. The paper we use today is much like the rag paper that originated in China in the first century A.D. Unlike the works from Ancient Greece and Rome, which were documented on scrolls in Ancient India and China, information was written down on leaves, folded, and sewn together by hand. While there is no way to pinpoint exactly when and where bookbinding originated, some of the earliest examples of books as we know them today, existed in the Far East by the first century B.C. In many cases, books were used for religious purposes, and created by monks of many different faiths.
Come and learn this historic craft at Historic Speedwell on Saturday, August 17, from 1 p.m. to 4 pm. Instructor and expert binder, Cindy Kramer of Panda Paper, helps you to create a book to take home using historically accurate materials. The cost is $25 per person, and suitable for ages 13 and up. Pre-registration is required. Please call 973.285.6550 for more information and to register.
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Morris County Park Commission, is one of the region’s best park systems in the state of New Jersey, currently protects and maintains 18,600 acres at 38 distinct sites and a year-round calendar of events and activities.
Come and learn this historic craft at Historic Speedwell on Saturday, August 17, from 1 p.m. to 4 pm. Instructor and expert binder, Cindy Kramer of Panda Paper, helps you to create a book to take home using historically accurate materials. The cost is $25 per person, and suitable for ages 13 and up. Pre-registration is required. Please call 973.285.6550 for more information and to register.
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Morris County Park Commission, is one of the region’s best park systems in the state of New Jersey, currently protects and maintains 18,600 acres at 38 distinct sites and a year-round calendar of events and activities.
Beach Bash Party at Sunrise Lake
MORRISTOWN, NJ – Summer just wouldn’t be complete without a party on the beach. Mark your calendars for BEACH BASH on Friday, August 9 at Sunrise Lake in Lewis Morris Park in Morris Township. From 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., DJ Earl keeps the party pumping with summer tunes that will make you dance and sway. Bring your suit and swim in the lake, play in the sand, and don’t miss the opportunity to slide down the brand new Zoom Floom! Haven’t had enough? Run, splash, hop, and play across the Wibit, Sunrise Lake’s inflatable obstacle course or take a spin on one of the paddle boats or row boats. The Wibit remains open until 7:30 p.m. and boats run until 8:00 p.m. Admission is $3 per adult (18 and up), $2 per child (5-17), and children under 4 are FREE. The Wibit fee is $3 for 30 minutes for anyone 7 and older, and boat rentals are $3 to $5 for 15 minutes. For more information please call, 973.326.7616 or email, recreation@morrisparks.net.
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Morris County Park Commission, is one of the region’s best park systems in the state of New Jersey, currently protects and maintains 18,600 acres at 38 distinct sites and a year-round calendar of events and activities.
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Morris County Park Commission, is one of the region’s best park systems in the state of New Jersey, currently protects and maintains 18,600 acres at 38 distinct sites and a year-round calendar of events and activities.
