This workshop is suitable for complete beginners.  Using up-cycled leather make a small 96 page book introducing you to all the basic bookbinding and leather working techniques. Then make a larger 120 page book with a wraparound leather cover.  The larger one can be designed to hold pens and pencils too.The hardest part is choosing the fastening.  Each journal will be totally unique and with a few simple tools you will have the skills to make these journals at home.