Scenes from a Workshop

The first workshop of 2011 was Saturday in my studio.

There was a lot of learning and sharing going on. I love these smaller workshops - seven students in my studio. The syllabus is looser which allows us to respond freely to questions that come up. All my supplies are right here at my fingertips. We shared thoughts and materials.

Here is a page Laura (top R) finished when she got home. Thanks for the nice words, Laura.

Kathy Nesi brought along the journal she had made in my Rescue Book Journal class at Art-Is-You. I'm offering a similar class this year in Danbury but using a coptic stitch to bind it. Here is a pic of her book! I was so thrilled to see it worked in. Kathy is teaching a woodburning class this year at Art-Is-You.

Kathy is using her journal for the Sketchbook Challenge. Here is a peek inside showing the Highly Prized theme proposed by Jill Berry. Thank you, Kathy.

A good day, a swell group of women.

Rescue Book Workshop @ Historic Rittenhousetown

It was such a pleasure to teach a workshop at this lovely historic landmark in Philadelphia last Saturday. Did you know that the very first paper mill in North America was right here on the Wissahickon? The class was held in the barn on the premises. Since this whole area is a part of the Fairmount Park system, there are hiking trails and it is full of trees and coolness. Despite the heat, we were all pretty comfortable.

My nine students were delightful, creative and brought their personal artistry to the materials available. Many techniques were covered and embraced. And the books? Well see for yourself: