Sept 2013
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| Decorative Paper Technique - Paste Papers |
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| Decorative Paper Technique - Paste Papers |
Paste Papers Mini Workshop Jackie Hefty
A personal favorite, explore the freedom of expressing yourself making creative
papers for collage, scrapbooking or as decorative papers for the book arts. Fun decorative techniques, few limitations, follow
up with more at home. Paper recommendations on supply list. (Just a little messy, bring a smock, it's
akin to fingerpainting!) No experience required, may be repeated. Thurs Sept 5 1-4
$45/$10 materials
Paste Papers Supply List
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| sewing a stab binding |
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| Stab bindings |
Bookmaking: The Basics Crash course! or Great Refresher! Jackie Hefty
Learn the basics as you develop a portfolio of book structures to use for journals, one-of-a-kind
books, or gifts. Explore choosing, folding, tearing, and cutting paper, besides learning basic sewing
and gluing techniques to create a selection of unique books with minimal supplies. Discover a plethora
of ideas for how to utilize beautiful decorated
papers. Also a good foundation for more advanced book structures. Continue making beautiful books at home
with just a few basic tools. Material fees cover supplies. No experience necessary. Fri Sept 6 10 - 5
$105/$20 materials
Bookmaking Basic Supply List
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| Paired Needle Binding |
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| Paired Needle Binding |
Book Structures: Paired Needle Binding Jackie Hefty Time and $ change (Note below)
It just sounds difficult, not really so hard, but it gives you
bragging rights! You will be sure to impress your friends or family with your bookmaking skills when you show them this creation.
An exposed stitching design on the spine of the book resembles a herringbone pattern. This book is designed to lie flat
when open which allows for ease in drawing or writing. Makes a great gift! Previous book making is recommended, but not required.
Minimal supplies are necessary to continue making these beautiful books at home. Class sizes are limited. All materials
needed are included but suggestions for personal embellishments are provided in the supply list. Sun Sept 8 1 - 4 $65/$5
materials (Note Error: 10 - 4 $95/$10
materials)
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| Thermofax Screen Printing |
Paired Needle Binding supply list
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| Thermofax Screen Printing |
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| Thermofax Screen Printing |
Simple Screen Printing
& Intro to Thermofax Screens Jackie Hefty
Join us as we approach Screen Printing on a shoe-string budget. Make your own small screen with thrift
store materials. Explore water-based printing with a variety of simple screen resists. Learn to print images or
visual textures (i.e. representational or not) on paper or fabric. Includes an introduction to Thermo-imaging (thermo fax
machine) screen making using a high contrast images you provide. No screen printing experience necessary.
Tues Sept 10, 10 - 5 $95/20 materials
Screen/Thermofax printing supply list
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| Working the Press |
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| working the press |
Letterpress Jackie Hefty The printing press, used as both a workhorse
and an art form. With cast metal or wood type handset a greeting from the assortment of Whispering Woodlands fonts.
Explore the ornaments, ding bats, etc. that can be added to enhance and embellish your message. Print multiple copies
to send to family & friends. Recommended papers will be discussed, students supply their own paper based on individual
preferences. Thurs Sept 12, 19, 26, 1 - 5 $145/$15 supplies
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| Cone Flowers |
Stained Glass Mosaics Jackie Hefty
Create the effect of stained glass and learn the art of mosaics by creating a glass-on-glass art piece in this two-session
class. Learn the basics of mosaics including design, tools, cutting, adhesives, and grouting, and find out how to continue
these projects at home. Tues Sept 17, 24, 1-4 or 6-9 pm $65/$20 materials
Mosaic Stained Glass Supply List
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| Fun with Graphite |
Fun with Graphite
Kay Brathol-Hostvet
There is a simplicity to graphite that most of us admire, from doodles using an ordinary #2 pencil to super realism
done with pencils ranging from very hard to very soft "leads." We'll play with various types of graphite pencils
and manipulate graphite powder in a range of fun projects. You'll learn a whole lot about erasers as tools, too. All supplies
provided, no drawing experience necessary! Sat, Sept 21, 9-12 $65 Sign up for both and save, both for $125!
Sept 21 Informational sheet
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| Pastel Expression: Autumn Equinox |
Pastel Expressions: Celebrating the Autumnal Equinox
Kay Brathol-Hostvet
Celebrate the changing of the seasons with creative play! We'll work with soft and iridescent pastels on colorful
papers creating designs that combine symbols of autumn with your own imagery. No drawing or painting experience necessary;
all materials provided. Sat, Sept 21,
1-4 $70 Sign up for both and save, both for $125!
Sept 21 Informational sheet
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| Nature Journal images by Cynde Quinn |
Autumn Nature Journals Jackie Hefty
Nature Journaling to include: drawing, stamping, and incorporating your impressions in words, thoughts, and feelings
inspired by nature. Participants will
create individualized books to contain various explorations in the different mediums. A large selection of activities to
personalize your experience. Print on the Vandercook press with guided assistance. Use nature designs from Whispering Woodlands
type collections as well as short quotes already set in type. Explore combinations of Drawing/Written Reflections/Quotations/Letterpress No experience necessary! Sun, Sept 22,
10 - 4 $95/$15 supplies
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| book structures assortment |
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| Decorative Paper Technique - Paste Papers |
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| sewing a stab binding |
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| Paste papers |
Decorative Papers & Book Structures
Intensive Workshop Jackie Hefty
Create a myriad of decorative papers on Saturday using new or tried-and-true techniques; learn, share and expand
your experiences. On Sunday we use these gems, with all their unique characteristics and slight imperfections, to make
several one-of-a-kind books. Minimal supplies allow you to continue at home. No experience necessary. Sat/Sun Sept 28, 29 10 am - 4:30 pm $130/$20 materials
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