Paste, Paper and More: Turning Paper into Art

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Saturday, September 27 (one session); 9:30 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; IES Classroom Building; Fee: $45 Materials fee: $20 (check payable to Patricia Smith)

When Sep 27, 2008
from 09:30 am to 04:00 pm
Where IES Classroom Building (384 S. Second Street, San José)

Materials fee $20 (check payable to Patricia Smith)

Using multimedia materials and surface processes, we'll transform paper into beautiful and unique covers for books, backgrounds for calligraphy, elements for collage, pages for journals and more. Results are unlimited. Combine traditional methods and materials and add some new twists to make it easy for your to continue making gorgeous papers at home. In this hands-on workshop, learn to make paste paper and bubble paper and investigate several other processes for surface decoration. All skill levels are welcome.

  • Appreciate the traditional arts of decorating paper
  • Learn to combine colors and various media
  • Produce at least four unique, decorative art papers

The materials fee covers all supplies. You will need to bring a roll of paper towels and disposable gloves, as well as an apron or old shirt/smock. Don't forget your lunch.

Paticia Smith, an SJSU alumna, taught classes in memoirs writing, illustrated travel journaling and bookbinding for UCSC OLLI. She is an active member of Bay Area Book Artists and will participate in their upcoming exhibition of fabric artists' books in October 2008. She has studied book arts and paper decoration with Kent Manske, Elise Krupnick, Sarah Loesch, Frank and Jody Alexander at the San Francisco Center for the Book.

Sally Cole, artist and instructor, recently taught bookbinding: the ancient art of making books by hand for UCSC OLLI. She has a degree in art history, graduating with honors from California State University-East Bay. She also holds certificates in graphic design and leadership. Cole has continued her art experience by taking classes from local book artists Elise Krupnick and Jody Alexander of the San Francisco Center for the Book.

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