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Joan will be teaching two workshops at Creative Connections in March and one in April.
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Saturday March 14 2-5pm
Books as Sculptures
In this workshop, participants will learn how to make creative book structures that stretch the imagination of what we think a book can be. Books can be sculptural forms with innovative folding and gluing techniques. Quotes, music lyrics, and poems can be incorporated that reflect the structure of the book. A variety of structures will be made, including a House Book, a Star Book, and a Turkish Map Book. All structures can be easily completed using basic bookbinding tools and papers.
Saturday March 29th 2-5pm
Painted Paper Workshop
This workshop will enable participants to try a variety of techniques to create painted papers for future collage, book, and journaling projects.A rich variety of colors, texture, and different painted effects can be created to create customized, unique papers in each student's personal style. Techniques will include watercolor washes, paste paper, acrylic paints, stencils and stamps.
One-day workshop, three hours.
All materials included.
Saturday April 25 2-5pm
Collage
Create a Collage Art Work
Using various materials and papers (such as papers from the 'Painted Paper Workshop'), participants will create an art work from a variety of papers and materials. Landscapes, still lifes and portraits can all be made using painted paper, printed paper, magazine images, and photographs. One-day workshop, three hours. All materials included, but participants can bring their own materials as well. All skill levels welcome!
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