Tuesday, June 29, 2010

it's being advertised for real

the st. lawrence county arts council proudly presents: papermaking at wake robin
ta da!!!


Master Class in Papermaking at Wake Robin Studio with Velma Bolyard Monday - Friday, August 2-6 9:00am - Noon
Teens and Adults. Make your own papers and a book in this five day class at Wake Robin Papers handpapermaking mill. Learn to make paper by hand from a variety of North Country plants and abaca. Each day you will complete a stack of papers using a variety of plant fibers that you process. You will learn to make paper with plant and textile inclusions, shaped papers, layered papers/collages, of varying sizes and shapes. You will then bind your papers into a book using a sewn spine modified stationers’ binding. You may also explore making an artists’ book, using rubber stamps or calligraphy for text. Expect to make a portfolio of waterleaf papers for your future use, and one or two artists' books. CLASS FEE: $150, MATERIALS: $45 At Wake Robin Studio - ask for directions when you register

you can email me for info, too, but the arts council is doing the admin. thankfully.

6 comments:

  1. YAY! that class sounds amazing. it also sounds WAY too inexpensive for what it offers. if i wasn't in cleveland then, i'd fly up and take it myself! how exciting!

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  2. drats! why are airline fares so expensive?

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  3. velma this is exciting!

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