January 2015
Upcoming events & things to do near you.
Shrubs & Trees
Horticulture I - Fall Semester. David Clark, Horticulture Educator. David is fast becoming one of the country's noted garden speakers! Join him for an entertaining garden education for beginners or gardeners wishing to brush up on their skills. HCP I…
Masters of the Grid: Graphic Novel Writing
"Masters of the Grid: Graphic Novel Writing" In this extended workshop, we'll be looking at the mechanics of comics and learning how to communicate stories most effectively through language of sequential art. We will explore the worlds of drawing & creative…
Screenprinting II (2 SESSIONS: 1/14 & 1/21)
Wednesdays, January 14 & 21 / 6-9:30pm In this workshop, students will learn the basics of screen-printing from the do-it-yourself basics to more advanced techniques. This course is designed for beginners who have never printed before. Learn how to…
Suminigashi Paper Marbling Workshop
Suminagashi- Asian Paper Marbling Date / Time: Saturday, January 17 / 2-5pm This workshop will introduce participants to the ancient art of Suminagashi (? ? ?) or "floating ink," the process of marbling paper with water and ink. Achieve gorgeous results with…
Lotus Star Bookmaking
Lotus Star Bookmaking Tuesday, January 20 / 6-9pm Cost: $50 ($40 Members) Instructor: Janna Willoughby-Lohr Bookbinding that goes beyond pamphlet stitch! Learn about creating accordion books, lotus-fold books and different ways to combine these two methods…
Altered Book Sculpture Workshop
Altered Books Saturday, January 24 / 12-3pm Instructor: Kate Parzych What happens to books that are no longer read and enjoyed? A creative possibility is to shift the unloved volume from literary binder to object d’ art by re-contextualizing and redesigning…
Book-Bag Journal Making
Date/Time: Saturday, January 31 / 12-4pm Instructor: Debra Eck T Cost: $50 ($40 Members) This journal uses salvaged materials and a brown paper lunch bag to create a gorgeous hand-stitched and embellished journal! The binding technique is simple and…