Fall Session 2011

Handmade Books Using Recycled Materials: Class ID 67616

(5 week class, Wednesdays 1-4 p.m., September 14 - October 12)

That pretty piece of wrapping paper that is too small to wrap anything, but too pretty to throw away; that vintage game board that is too cool to toss; those leftover scraps that you should be able to do “something” with… we’ve all got them. Learn to transform your favorite paper scraps and found/recycled objects into handmade books.

We’ll make a variety of handmade book structures using old board games, books, tins, favorite paper and fabric scraps, and recycled items such as cereal and Kleenex boxes. Our goal for this class is to purchase as few supplies as necessary (you may need to purchase a few tools) and leave with several handmade books that have been glued, sewn and folded. You’ll receive written instructions for each binding and leave with inspiration for transforming every everyday recyclables into works of art!

Materials List Students: Assorted scrap and recycled items, bone folder, awl, scissors, craft knife and/or portable paper cutter, ruler and/or t-square, pencil, eraser, glue sticks, PVA (Sobo glue), needle and waxed linen or embroidery thread.

Materials Provided: Materials for the first class and supplemental materials for other classes, handouts with instructions and photographs of all structures so that students can make them again and again.

Cost for Materials Provided: $15

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