Layers of Gelprints with Penny Buckley
Layers of Gelprints
Instructor: Penny Buckley
Join printmaker and collage artist Penny Buckley for a fast and fun dive into gel plate printing, a versatile and accessible printmaking technique. In this hands-on workshop, you’ll learn the fundamentals of gel plate printing and explore ways to take it further with techniques such as ghost prints, stencils, found object printing, and more!
Gel plate printing is a non-toxic, playful, and experimental process that can be done entirely at home with materials readily available at craft stores. Penny’s free-form, explorative teaching style encourages creativity, allowing you to embrace layering, texture, and color confidently. Whether you’re looking to create stand-alone monotypes, backgrounds for mixed media, or unique collage papers, this class will provide techniques, inspiration, and hands-on practice.
This 4-hour workshop is designed for all levels, from beginners to experienced artists looking to expand their printmaking skills.
Class Details
Date: Monday, June 2
Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Pastel Society, Los Altos
Fee: $95 (Members) | $135 (Non-Members)
Class Size: Minimum 6, Maximum 12
Registration Opens: Friday, April 4, 8 AM
Waitlist Contact: Terry Enfield
Supply List
Gel plate
Brayer
Acrylic paint
Baby wipes or paper towels & spray bottle of water
Paper in various weights & textures (copy paper, tissue paper, rice paper, bristol vellum, cardstock, etc.)
Optional: Stencils, stamps, and textured materials for added effects
About the Instructor
Penny Buckley is a self-taught artist with a background in leatherwork, stained glass, pottery, and mosaics. She discovered her artistic voice in gel plate printing, where she combines intuitive play with intentional design to create rich, layered works. Penny's passion for art deepened while working with women experiencing chronic homelessness and trauma, using creativity as a means of emotional restoration. Now retired, she is dedicated to her art practice and sharing her knowledge through teaching.
📌 Website: pennybuckleyart.com
📌 Instagram: @pennybuckleyart
Rubber Stamp Carving! (Zoom Class)
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Register May 2, 2025
Description:
Join artist and printmaker Laurie Moorhead for the Zoom workshop "Rubber Stamp Carving!" on August 23, 2025. In this hands-on class, Laurie will guide you through the complete process of designing and carving your own rubber stamps, perfect for use in bookmaking, collage, and mixed media art. Discover the tools, techniques, and materials she’s tested over years of experience—and leave class with a finished hand-carved stamp and the skills to make more. Ideal for artists of all levels looking to add a personal touch to their creative projects.
A Call to Paperworks Artists: Paperworks Members Exhibit at the Jewish Community Center
Call to PaperWorks Artists
PaperWorks Members Exhibit at the Tucson Jewish Community Center
Exhibit Title: Renewal
Exhibit Dates: October 23 – November 30, 2025
Reception: Sunday, November 2 | 2:00–3:30 PM
Location: Jewish Community Center, 3800 E River Road, Tucson, AA
Bits and Pieces
At this meetup we’ll come together to explore collage creations focused on selected themes, styles, genres, and formats. It will be exciting to see where this takes our artistic imagination.
DATE: Starts fourth Wednesday of the month
TIME:10:15-12:15
PLACE: Kirk Bear Canyon Library
Meetup is at capacity but a waitlist is available!
Contact: Doreen Rogers , Emily Sullivan
Collage Creations
This is a group where artists of all levels come together to explore the medium of collage. This will be a relaxed environment where participants can work on their own collages while enjoying the company of fellow creatives. While the co-leaders may offer prompts for inspiration, or brief tutorials, they won’t conduct formal “teaching” sessions. They do welcome any member to share their expertise or demo a technique.
DATE: 4th Monday of the Month
TIME: 1:00 - 3:00
PLACE: Dusenberry - River Library
This meeting is currently at capacity. A waitlist is available.
Contact Michele Vaughan
Art Book Club
Art Book Club
Members read and discuss a book a month. Open to those interested in art history, artists and general artistic practices. Books are selected on a monthly basis.
DATE: 3rd Tuesday of the month
TIME: 1:00-3:00
PLACE: PaperWorks ZOOM - or in person at a venue TBD.
This Creative Meetup is currently full
Contact: Mimi Kurtin
Handmade Books
The making of handmade books is so popular that Handmade Books is Paperworks third book making Creative Meetup. Handmade Books will focus on both the content and the structure of handmade books. Hardcover, softcover, and folded book structures are included. All levels of expertise in bookmaking are welcome.
DATE: 3rd Monday of the month
TIME: 10:00-12:00
PLACE: Dusenberry-River Library
This Meetup is currently at capacity. A waitlist is available.
Contact: Teresa Smith
Fabulous Folds: Bags, Boxes, and Cards
Fabulous Folds will use folded paper to make gift bags, boxes, and gift cards in a variety of unique patterns and shapes. Each person will create their version of the project.
Date: 2nd Wednesday of the month.
Time: 1:00
Place: The home of Terry Hyer. The address will be sent to Fabulous Folds members once the roster is set. The home is in the Star Pass area.
Contact: Terry Hyer
Book Arts
Book Arts members meet in person every month to explore the structure and content of handmade books. Through discussions, demonstrations, and hands-on projects, we create handmade books. Committed attendance each month gives us the ability to work on projects across several meetings.
DATE: 2nd Monday of the month
TIME: 1:00 - 3:00
PLACE: Dusenberry River Library
This meetup is at capacity, but a waitlist is available.
Contact: Maureen Houlahan or Gale Sherman
Collage Montage
Come join the fun and explore new collage techniques. You are encouraged to share the richness of what works for you in your artistic endeavors. We will create and play together.
Membership is limited to 10 persons.
This meetup is currently at capacity but a waitlist is available
DATE: The meeting will be on the second Monday of each month.
TIME: 12:30-3:30
PLACE: To be determined
Contact: Heidi Archdeacon and Megha Morganfield
Mark Making Studies
Mark Making Studies meets in person monthly to explore the creative possibilities of mark making. We share current works, processes, tools, and various substrate including paper, textile, more.
DATE: 2nd Monday of the month
TIME: 10:00 - 12:00
PLACE: Dusenberry River Library
This meeting is currently at capacity but a waitlist is available.
Contact: Terry Enfield
Fold, Glue, Sew
Fold, Glue, Sew meets in person monthly to make both the content and the structure of handmade books. Hardcover, softcover, and folded book structures are included. All levels of expertise in bookmaking are welcome.
DATE: 2nd Thursday of the month
TIME: 10:30 - 12:30
PLACE: Dusenberry River Library
This meetup is currently at capacity but a waitlist is available.
Contact: Diane Cheshire
Patti Gardner
Patti Gardiner
Creative Freedom and My Artist Residency Experience
Join us for a special presentation by Patti Gardiner, a multidisciplinary artist whose creative journey centers around capturing the hidden beauty of the natural world.
Last summer, Patti was awarded an artist residency along the Tongue River, where she explored the intricate relationship between water and the life it sustains. This experience led to her newest body of work, "Taking Root"—a powerful visual meditation on nature’s resilience and grace.
Patti will also share her experimental digital cyanotype series, "After the Bloom," which pairs the delicate shadows of wildflowers with macro photographs of their seeds and pods. The result is a striking reflection on the quiet transformation that follows the peak of bloom.
With a focus on the unseen, the overlooked, and the quietly magnificent, Patti’s work invites us to reconnect with nature, to pause in wonder, and to consider what’s worth protecting.
Come be inspired by her story, her process, and the vision behind her work.
Junk Journaling
Junk Journaling uses found and recycled materials as a way to collect and record a persons thoughts, memories, ideas and inspirations.
DATE: 4th Tuesday of the Month
TIME: 10:00-12:00
PLACE: TBD
This meeting is currently at capacity but a waitlist is available.
Contact: Karin DiMenna or Susan Kraus
Class #3: Beyond Blue – Introducing More Color into Cyanotypes
Class #3: Beyond Blue – Introducing More Color into Cyanotypes
Instructor: Vicki Donkersley
Date: Monday, April 22, 2024
Time: 9:30 AM – 3:30 PM (Includes a 30-minute lunch break; bring a brown bag lunch & drink)
Location: Tucson Pastel Society, 2447 N. Los Altos, Tucson, AZ 85705
Class Size: Minimum 6, Maximum 10
Cost: Members: $85 | Non-Members: $125 (Fee includes pre-treated papers, fabrics, cyan and color dyes, and toning ingredients.)
Registration: Opens March 7 | Closes March 25
Class Description:
Ready to take your cyanotypes beyond blue? In this hands-on workshop, you'll start with traditional Prussian-blue cyanotype prints, learning exposure techniques using a light-sensitive solution and sunlight. Then, expand your creative possibilities with wet cyanotypes, double exposures, and experimental methods like color dyes, bleaching, and toning.
Various papers and fabrics will be provided for exploration, allowing you to create a diverse collection of one-of-a-kind prints. By the end of the class, you'll have a set of unique samples and the knowledge to continue experimenting on your own. A resource list for materials and supplies will also be provided.
Questions? Contact: Patty Berdine – pandpintucson2005@gmail.com
Supply List:
Participants should bring the following items:
Pane of non-UV glass or plexiglass (10" x 12")
Tip: Apply masking tape around the edges for safety.
Available at Ace Hardware (custom cut for ~$9) or Home Depot (pre-cut ~$5).
Sturdy flat sheet of corrugated cardboard
Must match the size of your glass/plexiglass.
Plastic garbage bag or grocery bag
Used as a waterproof barrier for wet exposures.
4 Large Binder Clips
Dollar Tree Recommendation: Jot brand set of 8 for $1.25.
Plastic Tub or Tray (for rinsing chemicals)
Dollar Tree Recommendation: Sure Fresh brand, 24-cup or 14.6-cup shallow bins ($1.25 each).
2 old clean towels
Hand-size or larger for blotting wet papers.
Roll of paper towels
Scissors
Apron
Optional Supplies:
Disposable gloves (thin; extras will be available if needed).
Spray bottle for light misting.
Stitched Paper Collage with David Owen Hastings - Zoom Workshop
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Register February 12, 2025
Description:
Unlock the creative possibilities of your sewing machine in this engaging 3-hour Zoom workshop with David Owen Hastings. Learn to transform ordinary paper into extraordinary art by stitching directly onto paper, using a variety of techniques from basic setups to intricate layered compositions. This hands-on workshop will provide you with the skills to explore textures, colors, and patterns, creating unique paper collages without the wait of drying glue. Perfect for crafters of all levels eager to expand their artistic horizons.
Lecture: Exploring Nature with Paper + Stitch with David Owens via Zoom
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Register February 12, 2025
Description:
Join renowned quilter and artist David Owen Hastings in the free to members Zoom lecture "Exploring Nature with Paper + Stitch" on April 12, 2025. Discover the fusion of natural inspiration with modern quilting and paper stitching techniques. Learn how to incorporate organic elements into your artworks, gain practical crafting tips, and explore the creative processes behind David's 20-year career in fine art and quilting. Perfect for artists and quilters of all levels looking to expand their creative horizons.
Kat Manton-Jones
Join us on April 3 as we welcome the inspiring Kat Manton-Jones, a self-taught watercolor artist, sketch hiker, and sketchbook journalist. Kat is a Saguaro Fellow of the Southern Arizona Watercolor Guild and has served as an Artist in Residence at Guadalupe Mountains National Park (2018). She was also honored with the Arts Heritage Fund Award in memory of Janet Tifft (2018-2019).
Her signature series, "Katlas – Where Art and Science Meet," is a captivating blend of sketchbook illustrations, mini-paintings, maps, and musings on life—a testament to her deep connection with both artistic expression and the natural world.
Based in Tucson, Arizona, Kat finds inspiration in the landscapes she explores, spending her time backpacking, hiking, painting, and sketching. She is also an avid adventurer, having completed the Arizona National Scenic Trail as a section hiker on September 9, 2021.
At our April 3 meeting, Kat will share her artistic journey, creative process, and how she intertwines art, exploration, and storytelling. Don’t miss this opportunity to hear from a passionate artist who brings the beauty of the wilderness to life through watercolor and sketching!
Call for Entries: An Artistic Feast
Call for Entries: Paperworks Members Exhibition at Feast Restaurant
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Exhibition Title:An Artistic FEAST
Exhibition Dates: March 30 – August 30, 2025
Artist Reception: April 6, 2025, 2:00-4:00pm
Location: Feast Restaurant, 3719 East Speedway, Tucson, AZ
Day trip to Phoenix
Spring Social Event: Day Trip to Phoenix
Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
Open to: All Paperworks Members
Shadow and Light: An Expansive Approach to the Traditional Craft of Japanese Momigami with Crystal Marie
3rd class: Shadow and Light: An Expansive Approach to the Traditional Craft of Japanese Momigami with Crystal Marie
Vinnie Di Meola
Reflection, Finding meaning in everyday interactions
Vinnie Di Meola Specializes in intricate hand-painted patterns and vibrant abstract portraits and totems. All of his art is fueled by timeless inspiration, curiosity, and bringing deep thought into something beautiful.
Show and Tell
Gather up all the artistic work you created this season in your Creative Meetups and bring it to the March 6 meeting!
Shadow and Light: An Expansive Approach to the Traditional Craft of Japanese Momigami with Crystal Marie
REGISTRATION OPENS: Shadow and Light: An Expansive Approach to the Traditional Craft of Japanese Momigami with Crystal Marie
Beyond Blue: Introducing More Color into Cyanotypes with Vicki Donkersley
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Register December 6, 2024
Description:
Elevate your cyanotype practice with this hands-on workshop! Explore basic exposures, wet cyanotypes, double exposures, and vibrant color techniques like dyeing, bleaching, and toning. Create unique, one-of-a-kind prints using provided papers and fabrics, and leave with new skills and inspiration to continue at home.
Workshop - Etched for Success: Metal Meets the Secret Belgian Binding
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Instructor: erin harris
Website:elmharris.com
Instagram:@elmharris
Description:
In this hands-on workshop, explore the art of copper etching to create a unique, personalized book cover. Learn the Secret Belgian Binding technique to fill your book with pages, blending creative design with bookbinding craftsmanship.
erin harris - “Etched to Impress: Metal meets the Secret Belgian Binding”
erin harris
PaperWorks is pleased to welcome erin harris, a sentimental metalsmith whose work captures personal memories and emotions through handcrafted jewelry.
erin’s journey into memorial jewelry began with the loss of her beloved dog, leading her to create meaningful reliquaries that preserve deep personal connections. With a background in social work, she seamlessly combines artistry and empathy to craft pieces that offer comfort and remembrance.
Join us for an insightful presentation on the emotional significance of personalized jewelry and the power of tangible storytelling through metalwork.
For more information about Erin and her work, visit elmharris.com.
Serendipity Show Reception
Driving Directions:
Take Oracle Road (AZ 77) north to the town of Oracle. Exit at American Avenue and make a right across from the Circle K; at the stop sign at the end of this short street, make a left at the T. Stay on Calle Futura as you wind around the hill on your right, until to come to the Y. Go down the right side of the Y to the stop sign. Turn right onto Linda Vista Road. Continue down Linda Vista Road to the Ranch. Watch for the RLV sign on the left and go down the long driveway and park in the open area at the bottom. The Gallery is a short walk up the road to the right.Judith Austen - A Painter's Journey: From 18 to 81
"Ever since I can remember, I've always seen the world as color—be it in dreams while I slept, in everyday moments and movements, or in painting flowers from my own garden. I paint 'ideas'."
Judith Austen is an accomplished artist and writer whose work spans decades of creativity and storytelling. A graduate of Pratt Institute with an MFA in Art Education from Boston University, Judith taught art at the renowned Shady Hill School in Cambridge, MA, while continuing to develop her vibrant and reflective painting practice. Her work has appeared in numerous group shows and several one-woman exhibitions throughout the Boston area.
This special presentation, "A Painter’s Journey: from 18 to 81,” offers a visual journey through Judith’s early works to her present-day creations, accompanied by the stories and inspirations that shaped them.
Join us for an intimate look at Judith's artistic journey—one that transforms dreams, color, and everyday moments into timeless works of art.
Serendipity Show
Bring Your Work for the Serendipity Show to the January 2nd meeting
Announcement: January Serendipity Show Updates
Stevie Mack has generously offered to assist members with transporting their artwork for the upcoming Serendipity Show at RLV.
Here’s what you need to know:
Bring your artwork to the general meeting on January 2nd, at St. Francis.
Stevie will collect and transport any work submitted for the Serendipity Show to RLV for hanging on Wednesday, January 3rd. This is a great option for members who prefer not to make the long drive themselves.
Mark Your Calendars:
The Opening Reception for the Serendipity Show will be held on Sunday, January 12, from 2:00–4:00 PM.
If you’d like Stevie to take your work, be sure to bring it to the January 2nd meeting. Let’s make this a fantastic show!
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Exhibition Title: Serendipity
Exhibition Dates: January 5-31, 2025
Artist Reception: January 12, 4:00-6:00 pm
Location: Rancho Linda Vista Gallery, 1955 West Linda Vista Road, Oracle, AZ
Collage Master Class with David Adix
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Dates: January 2-4, 2025
Location: Tucson Pastel Society, 2447 N. Los Altos Ave.
Description:
In this three-day Collage Master Class, immerse yourself in the world of collage using both traditional and non-traditional materials. We will explore a wide range of papers, including handcrafted, vintage, and unconventional sources like junk mail, found paper, cardboard, and old coffee table books rich with imagery. (read more after click)
Makaye Lewis
Personal Narratives of Life on the Border through O’odham Eyes
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