Classes
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-or- if you are a teacher interested in offering a class, contact: Sue Agnew Vanessa Dearing Teacher Class application click here
Unless otherwise indicated classes are taught at the UA Modular Classroom Building 2027 on the campus of the UA Food Science and Safety Lab
at Campbell Ave and Roger Roads |
2019 - 2020 PaperPlay Classes
Welcome to another fun, educational, and creative series of classes taught by master artist members of PaperWorks! Each class is designed for beginners as well as those with more experience — to advance your skills and open up your creativity. Topics cover a broad range of the paper arts, from painting and photography to printing and bookmaking. Class size is small for an optimal learning experience, and the costs are kept reasonable. Classes are held at the University of Arizona mobile classroom at the northwest corner of Roger and River.
Non-members are also welcome! There is an additional charge of $5 for a half-day class or $10 for a full-day class if you are not a member of PaperWorks. Or join our organization to take full advantage of the benefits of membership (click on “Members” above). Sign up by clicking the "buy now" button below the description of the class you're interested in. Or, if you prefer, print out the registration form and mail it to the address on the form, with a check made out to PaperWorks. Your payment holds your place. Minimum of 8 students per class. Refunds will be given up to 10 days before class if you need to cancel, minus a $5 processing fee. No refunds after that date. Check back frequently to see newly added class offerings! There must be a minimum of 8 students in order to hold the class. So, gather up your friends and sign up today. This is Who You've Missed So Far this Season
October 27, 2019
Michele Vaughan In the morning, learn how to draw a mandala and then cut a stencil from your drawing. In the afternoon we will have endless creative fun using a gel plate to create monotype prints on deli paper, or any paper, or fabric using the mandala stencils you made. Create layers of color and design using the gel plate and acrylic paints. Create unique and colorful backgrounds for art journals, collage, cards, art quilts and other mixed media projects. Sherrie Posternak
November 9 and 10, 2019 https://www.sherrieposternak.com/ Using encaustic collage we create as pages, we will then assemble the pages with or without vellum interleaving, and use one of two binding methods - Japanese stab binding or eyelets and binder rings. The collages will use base papers of rice paper, Japanese gampi tissue, or Encaustiflex ( a spun fiber paper of polyester and nylon). The collages may include images printed on Japanese gampi tissue or rice paper, threads or cords sewn as a linear element or used to attach mixed media elements. Melinda Collins-Knick
November 16, 2019 1birdand3cats@gmail.com In this introductory level class you learn how to make a simple Japanese style fold-over box! We will start from scratch to create an elegant fold-over covered box. Time permitting, we will also make a simple journal with a fold-over casing. These boxes make wonderful gift boxes or storage boxes. Melinda Collins-Knick
December 4, 2019 1birdand3cats@gmail.com Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/shop/TheParrotBox?ref=search_shop_redirect Class description Immerse yourself in the fun of making simple mini books that require no adhesive and usually just one sheet of paper. We will spend the morning making a variety of traditional structures. In the afternoon we will focus on a slightly more complicated interwoven binding that looks harder than it is. This class will introduce you to basic bookmaking techniques that you can later expand on to make more complex books. No prior experience is required.\ Here is What We Offered Last Season
Introduction to Art Journaling - Vanessa Dearing Travel Journal - Judy Derickson Making a Japanese Stab-Binding Book - Judy Derickson Roll-up Gift Box - Melinda Collins Knick Gum Arabic Transfers: A Low-tech Lithography Process - Jo Andersen Wool Applique: Collage with Fabric - Nora McGinnis Monotype Printing Using a Gel Plate - Michele Vaughan Using Fiber as a Medium for Visual Communication - Jane Herrick Complex Box with Drawer and Cigar Box Hinge Lid - Melinda Collins Knick Wild Things - a Class in Weaving With Natural Materials - Sandee Drabek Transferring Images Onto Encaustic - Sherrie Posternak Embedding Images into Encaustic - Sherrie Posternak Lose Yourself in Paste! An Intro to Paste Paper - Melinda Collins Knick Gel Plate Printing -Monotypes - Take Two - Michelle Vaughan |