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From a wide array of book constructions to useful and beautiful box creations, we offer a variety of classes. Check out our upcoming workshops.
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Join us for these exciting workshops:
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- Telescoping Box
- The Secretary Box
- FULL SERIES of Flag Books or Individual Choices
- Continued Marbling Classes
- Re-Thinking the Wrapper
- Punching Cradle
- Introduction to Pochoir
- AND several new class postings!
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Monthly Meeting
Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at 11:00 am PT via Zoom
Open to members and non-members. RSVP required.
Demo:
Mailscape: Creative Collage from Repurposed Envelopes
Have you ever noticed all the free art material that arrives in your mailbox just about every day?
Peek inside your junk mail and bill envelopes to discover a variety of patterns in different colors that make perfect collage material.
In this mini class you’ll use security envelope patterns – either your own or from the supplied PDF – to create a landscape design on card stock. Kathy Johnson will share tips for mixing patterns and creating depth in your collage and guide you as you embellish an envelope from the left-over scraps to coordinate with your card.
You’ll get to see the book Kathy uses to catalog her growing collection of security envelope patterns – 280 and counting! She’ll also show examples of how she incorporates them into her collage work and how she sorts and stores the ever-expanding collection of envelopes that are waiting to be transformed into art.
Tips & Tricks:
All you need to know about Millimiter Binding with Erin Fletcher
In order to bind more complex bindings an investment in certain equipment can be necessary. For the Millimeter Binding Workshop in July, Erin will be using a job backer to create a rounded spine with shoulders and a plough to create a smooth edge on the text block, which is vital for successful edge decoration. During the talk, Erin will walk through the different components of both the job backer and plough along with alternative options that might be more suitable for our goals, studio space and budget.
NOTE:
A list of materials and a PDF with security envelope patterns will be sent to those who register for the meeting.
March 21st at 10 AM PM
Your Directors will present a brief slideshow, followed by a wonderful presentation with Paul Jackson!
Boxes: Should we be Thinking Outside, Inside or Between Them?
Paul Jackson will give reasons why it is preferable to think between boxes, instead of thinking outside them, when creating new work. He will give tips on how to do this and show examples from his own creative practice as a paper artist.
Please RSVP by March 19 to receive your Zoom link to the meeting.
Paul Jackson has been a professional paper artist and paper engineer since 1983. He has taught extensively, including at the Royal College of Art in London, MIT in Boston and is a semi-regular instructor at the Centro del Libro in Ascona, Switzerland. He has written 45 books and been a consultant for many clients, including Nike, Disney and the Harry Potter movies. His folded artworks have been exhibited extensively. English born, Paul has an MA in Fine Art from the Slade School of Fine Art, University College London.