Hello Everyone,

Happy Autumn to you all. Since my last newsletter my studio has been refreshed and my hip has been replaced. Now a new series of workshops are ready to go.

During the break I was able to fill an order for some notebooks.

Working on my pineapple leaf paper jacket has been my major project.  There is still lots of hand stitching to go but it is coming along well.

WORKSHOPS

Three Simple Spines

Three 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.

Book now by sending Barb a message

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 23^rd 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.

Book now by sending Barb a message

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 9^th June 2023

    1 – 4pm 

Where:  Box Hill North

Cost:       $50

All materials provided

Book now by sending Barb a message

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 11^th June if there is interest.

Cost:            $50

All materials provided

Book now by sending Barb a message

Gallery Book Workshop

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.

Book now by sending Barb a message