3 Little Books
These three structures will teach you skills transferable to larger books later if you choose to do so.
The stick spine book attaches a collection of papers or pages to a stick as an attractive display.
The Pencil book makes a quick and easy notebook.
The delightful bead spine book is a very attractive cover to add to any book.
When: Friday 12th May
1pm – 4pm
Where: Box Hill North
Cost: $60
All materials provided with the option of including your own paper that you bring.
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Piano Hinge Book
The Piano Hinge book is a versatile structure. The hinged cover can hold a concertina strip which can be opened out when the hinge is released. It can also hold pages within a small concertina spine.
This workshop will give you the choice of these variations.
Your book will have a soft but strong cover and pages suitable for writing or artwork.
When: Tuesday 23rd May 2023
1 – 4pm
Where: Box Hill North
Cost: $50
All materials provided with the option to bring your own papers to include if you wish.
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Papermaking Workshop: Pockets, Windows & Grids
Working small & thinking big
Working with small moulds to make our handmade paper, we will create windows, grids and pockets while the paper is wet.
You will learn how to use threads and different coloured pulps to make grids and hinges.
You will take away papers suitable for bookmaking and cards.
When: Friday 9th June 2023
1 – 4pm
Where: Box Hill North
Cost: $50
All materials provided
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Paper Bowls with handmade paper
Strong or fragile paper bowls of all sizes, are attractive and functional.
In this workshop you will learn how to make your own bowls in moulds provided.
You will shape handmade paper bowls in different sizes and colours with the paper you make yourself.
Where: Box Hill North
When : 1 – 4pm
Sunday 11th June 2023
A follow up day to decorate or wax your bowls will be organised with the group on the 11th June if there is interest.
Cost: $50
All materials provided
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Introduction to the Gallery Book
This book is inspired by the Gallery Book and will introduce you to the basic structure and its possibilities. You will make 2 strips with small windows to display your artwork, photos, prints, patterned paper or calligraphy.
When: Wednesday 21st June 2023
1 – 4pm
Where: Box Hill North
Cost: $50
Most materials provided. You can bring your own art work or photos to include in your gallery.