Mendocino Art Center “Open Secrets”- 5 Days of Handmade Books!
July 15, 2008 by Susan- Kathleen’s blizzard book. The button is a dremel tool cloth wheel. (How cool is that?!)
- The finished blizzard books look like lusciously painted wallet portfolios.
- Carolyn, gluing away!
- Gwen shows us the wonders of Tyvek.
- Kathleen in a blizzard book & paste paper reverie.
- Carolyn’s beautifully textured accordion book.
- Carolyn used Mendocino moss on her bird’s nest!
- Amber crystal beads sewn into the center spread.
- Gwen’s colorful accordion book with pockets housing many treasures.
- We love adding baubles and beads.
- Kathleen freaked us all out with her gorgeous inked-over paste paper.
- Kathleen incorporated pockets, die-cuts, sewn-in pamphlets and more.
What a full summer it has been! A few weeks back I spent a lovely week on the coast at the Mendocino Art Center teaching a Book Arts workshop entitled “Open Secrets.” What an incredible experience. The class was wonderful- it was an intimate group which led to a lot of collaboration and creative discoveries. The chemistry of the four of us was perfect and to say we bonded is an understatement! The MAC staff and other workshop faculty and students who were also there only added to the fun.
We made paste paper, accordion books, sewn-in pamplets, learned pop-ups, tried some various transfer techniques, but the biggest nut to crack: learning to make Hedi Kyle’s blizzard book. This is an ingeniously designed origami-like folded book that has no stitching or glue. There are pockets that can be used as such, or folded open to reveal hidden gems. It was a folding, collaging, creating, paste paper-ing extravaganza.
Boonville Art Barn 2008 Summer Schedule
June 2, 2008 by SusanYay! We have our Workshop & Camp schedule up at Boonville Art Barn.org- please register soon as space is limited. Highlights:
Kids’ Writing and Book Arts Camp
Mini Matchbox Shrines
Beeswax Collage
Sock Animals
Monoprinting
Book Arts
We also have our Monthly Memberships and $12 Tuesdays!
Call to register- 707.489.9899.
“Open Secret” Workshop at the Mendo Art Center
June 2, 2008 by SusanI am so excited- in two weeks I will be teaching a week long Book Arts workshop entitled “Open Secrets” at the Mendocino Art Center. Marci Easterbrook, a wonderful artist/teacher had to cancel and asked me to fill-in for her. It will be a wonderful week on the gorgeous Mendocino Coast! Check their site online or give them a call for more info, they’re at 707. 937-5818 or 800.653-3328. Email them at mendoart@mcn.org
“Open Secret”: Artist book forms and materials can reveal and conceal. Learning techniques of multiple folds, pop ups, sewing and inserts, we will make several small books and one complex folded book based on Heidi Kyle’s model. Embossing and transfer printing by press and hand will create unique papers with photo, painting, or drawing sources. This class is packed with resources and hands on methods for use at home or in the classroom. Materials fee: $20. Tuition: $325. (Discounts available now for Mendo County residents.)
Anderson Valley Open Studios- May 24, 25 & 26!
May 22, 2008 by SusanYep. I have been scrambling like a lunatic, ummmm, getting ready for Open Studios! And it is sooo incredibly gorgeous up here right now, thank goodness it cooled off. Everything is in bloom! Here are some of my Hamsa/Hamesh Hand prints I am now framing…..
More Ink on Paste Drawings
May 13, 2008 by SusanHere are a few more of my ink on paste drawings. Or are they paintings? I had some extra paste paper wheat paste mixed with paint, and then topped it with ink. I am making digital prints of these. Be sure to try to come to the Art Barn for the Anderson Valley Open Studios Art Tour!





































