Whispering Woodlands 2020
Boxmaking

Please Note:  Living on the premises are several cats. This is their home, but they are willing to share both time and space with you. If needed they can be enclosed in seperate space from workshop partcipants.

Whispering Woodlands * 1600 Speedway Rd * Verona, WI * USA * 53593 *
Phone: (608) 848-9761

 

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Rock Wall leading to meadow

 

 

 

 

Just a little note:

Many of the classes I personally offer are meant to provide a progression in inter-related book arts opportunities. It is not necessary to take them in any specific order, but understand many are complimentary in nature. Likewise, a good foundational class in tools and working methods will be to your advantage for intermediate or advanced work. By taking a decorative paper workshop, you may utilize your work in a book structure as text pages, end sheets or as a cover. Similarily, by taking papermaking you may use the results in a book or as a substrate for a print, drawing, painting, or with letterpress.   Think of them as part of, or a means to an end, not the end in themselves. (not that many can not stand alone and be appreciated as completed work) It is also for this reason I repeat some foundational workshops more often. Understanding the method to my madness may be helpful when making workshop choices.

 

 

a Retreat to Nature for the Creative Mind

Boxmaking

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Decorative Boxes with lids
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Decorative Boxes with lids

Decorative Boxes 

Personalize as desired, using commercial papers or decorative papers that you've made in previous workshops. Create unique boxes for mementos, jewelry, loose change, etc.  The examples shown are using paste papers and card stock.  You may start with an existing small jewelry box to cover, while learning some basic box formation techniques.  Little investment required to continue at home.  3 - 4 hours  $7 materials fee

Decorative Boxes Supply List

 

 

 

 

 

 

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5 x 7 Drop Spine Box

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Drop Spine Box

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Drop Spine Box

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Drop Spine Box JH sample

Clam Shell Box   (aka)  Drop Spine Box  

Based on using a conventional size of 8 1/2 x 11", we will create a housing for papers, books and treasures. Adjustments for various sizes will be discussed for individualized future projects. A good metal ruler, a sharp utility knife, a cutting matt and a clear head will be most important.  Participants will have the opportunity to customize the covers with commercially available materials or personalized, hand decorated options.   

Two sessions   @  3 - 4 hours   $20 supply fee     

 

Clam Shell or Drop Spine Box Supply List

 
 
 
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