Book Structures: Paired Needle Binding Jackie Hefty

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 beautiful books at home. Class sizes are limited.   Thurs April 3,  OR  Sat April 5,   1 - 4:30    $65/$5 materials (Papers will be available for purchase if you need for your signatures, see supply list for more information.)

A decorative paper technique with uses in bookmaking, collage, scrapbooking, letterpress printing and card making. Subtle use of swirling colored inks on thin Japanese papers. Minimal supplies necessary to continue at home.  Tues April 8   1-4:30   $55/$10 materials 

Capture the beauty of translucent glass in an array of color as you create the affect of stained glass as a mosaic. Covering the basics of mosaics as you create a glass on glass hanging art piece. Leave with a better understanding of design considerations, tools, cutting methods, adhesives, grouting, and how to continue at home.  Fri, April 11 & 18  1 - 4    $65/$20 materials

Capture the beauty and colorful nature of a favorite scene, symbol, flower, or either a geometric or abstract design in the form of a mosaic. We will be covering the basics of mosaics as you work, breaking glass or old china, adding marbles or stone pebbles to make your individualized mosaic art piece. Leave with a better understanding of design considerations, tools, cutting methods, adhesives, grouting, and how to continue at home.  Sat, April 12   1 - 4   $45/$15 materials

Explore the many facets of Artists' Books. Utilize your personal strengths in making a visual work of art and stretch your working abilities with book structures as art. Create unique works incorporating a theme or message of your choice, not just blank pages. Most works will be one-of-a-kind pieces, but small editions are possible.  Tues April 15 & Thurs April 17  1-4:30  $105/$10 materials.

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!      Wed, April 16   9-12  $65 or  $125 for both

Fun with Ink  Kay Brathol-Hostvet            

Do you want to learn a bit about ink washes, ink brush, or pen and ink?  This fun and relaxing mini workshop lets you explore this traditional medium through playful exercises.  All supplies provided, no drawing or art experience necessary!  Wed, April 16   1-4  $65 or $125 for both

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