ONSITE: Papermaking
Learn the process of making your own paper from recycled materials. We'll cover pulp-making, using fiber additives, forming, and drying sheets. We'll decorate our finished papers to create a unique stationary set.
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ONSITE: Tiny Books, Big Charm
Small is beautiful! We’ll make handfuls of tiny books in three styles (accordion, dragon, and wrap-around cover), each under three inches square. Not only are tiny books adorable, working at this reduced scale allows us to work easily and quickly, and to think about how scale changes our experience. No prior bookbinding experience is required. […]
read moreONSITE: The Art of Paper Botanicals
During this class, you will learn techniques to turn paper into three-dimensional art, like plants and florals. We'll begin with the correct use of materials, including X-acto blades, scissors, and bone folders for shaping and scoring our medium. We will also learn the various types of paper textures and weights that can be used for […]
read moreONSITE: Wooden Cover Books
Make three unique, blank books and develop skills in both bookbinding and woodworking. We’ll focus on coptic binding as well as wooden and hard covers. Bringing skills and techniques from other mediums is much encouraged in this interdisciplinary bookbinding course.
read moreONSITE: Create Your Own Visual Journal
Are you a journaler who needs more than words to get your ideas down on paper? Learn to create a gorgeous 128-page physical journal, then document your inspiration with painting, drawing, collages and more. If you’re just beginning to journal or have journaled for years, creative prompts will help you fill the pages of your […]
read moreONSITE: Unicorns + Wizardry (Ages 6-8)
Explore a variety of art media while creating fantastical art. Unicorns, Wizards, and other magical creatures will emerge!
read moreONLINE: Paper Quilling Spring Flowers
Learn about the history of paper quilling, or quilling filigree from the 18th century, and how the art form has evolved. In this class, students will use quilling tools and techniques to manipulate paper. Explore quilling techniques to create a unique spring flower design for a card.
read moreExplosion Bookmaking (A) (Adults and Youth 10+ with Registered Adult)
Learn to create a style of paper folding/bookmaking that results in a dynamic book perfect for keeping small artworks and experimentations. This book folds up into a tiny bundle but "explodes" into many sections when opened!
read moreExplosion Bookmaking (B) (Adults and Youth 10+ with Registered Adult)
Learn to create a style of paper folding/bookmaking that results in a dynamic book perfect for keeping small artworks and experimentations. This book folds up into a tiny bundle but "explodes" into many sections when opened!
read moreONSITE: Magpie Books: Bookmaking as Collage
Make books from anything – with folds, cuts, glue and imagination! Bring clippings, wrappers, cards, boxes, any kind of paper you're willing to cut and glue. A great workshop for collage makers, journalers, collectors, photographers, travelers and anyone who loves paper and wants to learn about bookmaking. Basic bookmaking tools and supplies provided; students will bring paper […]
read moreONSITE: The Art of Paper Botanicals
During this class you will learn techniques used to turn paper into a three-dimensional art, with an emphasis on creating plants and florals. We'll begin with the correct use of materials, including X-acto blades, scissors, and bone folders for shaping and scoring our medium. We will also learn the various types of paper texture and […]
read moreONSITE: Tiny Books, Big Charm
Small is beautiful! We’ll make handfuls of tiny books in three styles (accordion, dragon, and wrap-around cover), each under three inches square. Not only are tiny books adorable, working at this reduced scale allows us to work easily and quickly, and to think about how scale changes our experience. No prior bookbinding experience is required. […]
read moreONLINE: Paper Quilling for Your Valentine
Learn about the history of paper quilling, or quilling filigree, from the 18th century and how the art form has evolved. In this class, students will use quilling tools and techniques to manipulate paper. Explore the possibilities of making art with paper by learning quilling techniques to create a unique heart design for a card.
read moreONSITE: Wooden Cover Books
Make three unique, blank books and develop skills in both bookbinding and woodworking. We’ll focus on coptic binding as well as wooden and hard covers. Bringing skills and techniques from other mediums is much encouraged in this interdisciplinary bookbinding course.
read moreONSITE: Papier-mâché Sculpture (Ages 6-8)
Rev up your imagination and dive into the wonderful world of papier-mâché sculpture. Using crumpled paper, masking tape, wire, cardboard and paste, we'll make amazing sculptures! We'll explore both sculpting and painting techniques.
read moreONLINE: Introduction to Paper Quilling: Snowflakes (Adults and Youth 12+ with Registered Adult)
Explore the history of paper quilling (quilling filigree) from the 18th century and how the art form has evolved in the hands of contemporary artists such as Yulia Brodskaya. You'll learn how to use a quilling tool and techniques to manipulate paper into various shapes. Students will plan and map out their work and then […]
read moreONLINE: Paper Quilling: 3D Flowers
Learn about the history of paper quilling, or quilling filigree, from the 18th century and how the art form has evolved. In this class, students will use quilling tools and techniques to manipulate paper into various designs. Students will use these skills to design and create colorful, quilled, three-dimensional floral forms.
read moreONSITE: Tiny Books, Big Charm
Small is beautiful! We’ll make handfuls of tiny books in three styles (accordion, dragon, and wrap-around cover), each under three inches square. Not only are tiny books adorable, working at this reduced scale allows us to work easily and quickly, and to think about how scale changes our experience. No prior bookbinding experience is required. […]
read moreONSITE: Buttonhole Books
Buttonhole books open flat. They can be made with pockets, inclusions and decorative spines and are perfect sketchbooks, journals, albums or scrapbooks. Learn to make this elegant and versatile book with a partially exposed spine using a buttonhole stitch binding. You’ll leave class with your own handmade book, knowledge to make more and ways to […]
read moreONSITE: Paper Puppet Show! (Ages 6-8)
Starting with 2-D materials such as papers, fabrics, and felt, construct many different people, animals, and objects to create a miniature world! Methods for articulating the paper puppets will be demonstrated. Details will be worked in using additional materials such as paints, inks, markers, and more. Each round of making will be followed by a […]
read moreONSITE: Flying Machines (Ages 6-8)
Explore all things related to flight and the sky by making kites, looking at how birds fly and even studying outer space. To learn more about these ideas, we’ll use different art media and techniques such as origami, sculpture, painting and more.
read moreONSITE: Buttonhole Books
Buttonhole books open flat. They can be made with pockets, inclusions and decorative spines and are perfect sketchbooks, journals, albums or scrapbooks. Learn to make this elegant and versatile book with a partially exposed spine using a buttonhole stitch binding. You’ll leave class with your own handmade book, knowledge to make more and ways to […]
read moreONSITE: Tiny Books, Big Charm
Small is beautiful! We’ll make hands full of tiny books in three styles (accordion, dragon, wrap-around cover), all under three inches square. Not only are tiny books adorable, working at this reduced scale allows us to work easily and quickly and to think about how scale changes our experience. No prior bookbinding experience is required. […]
read moreONLINE: Buttonhole Books
Buttonhole books open flat. They can be made with pockets, inclusions and decorative spines and are perfect sketchbooks, journals, albums or scrapbooks. Learn to make this elegant and versatile book with a partially exposed spine using a buttonhole stitch binding. You’ll leave class with your own handmade book, knowledge to make more and ways to […]
read moreONLINE: Introduction to Paper Quilling: Mother’s Day Card
Explore the possibilities of making art with paper by learning quilling techniques. Transform paper strips by rolling, shaping, and gluing them together to create floral forms for a Mother’s Day card.
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