Book Marks
An edited and recorded version of a workshop originally held live via Facebook in 2022. Please note that as this was originally a Live Workshop on FB, there will be the comments, asides, pauses, blips, and bumps that come with a live event.
We will be exploring a wide-range of mixed media techniques in this workshop. Together we will create a series of mixed media booklets filled front to back with abstract, organic, layered pages. The emphasis will be on letting go, moving beyond your comfort zone, and creating without thinking. We will focus on technique and process, allowing the pages to naturally unfold and working on not being overly attached to the outcome.
In the initial part of the class, we will work the surface of both paper and fabric to create the base for your pages as well as the collage material to be used on these pages later in class. Without an advanced plan, we will use paint, ink, and other mediums to build our layers and develop the visual story for our booklets. Collaging, mark making, and hand stitching follow to further develop and enhance our surfaces. With each of these techniques, we will attempt to identify our own personal voice and artistic approach. Ultimately all these steps and all your pages will be stitched together to create our artist booklets.
The Skinny
- The workshop is hosted on YouTube.
- The class includes 3 hours of instruction in two videos
- Cost of the workshop is $45USD.
- There are no refunds once registered.
- Once you complete your purchase, you will receive an email (from either Seth Apter or Janene Kalb and usually within 24 hours of registering) that includes a direct link to the workshop.
- The supply list can be found in three places: in this listing, in the PDF you will receive a link to when you register, and in the instructional email.
- Please do not share the workshop link as it is meant only for paid participants.
Supply list:
My booklets measure approximately 4 x 4.5 inches closed and 8 x 4.5 inches open. Yours may be as small or large as you prefer. Please consider your booklet size when you choose the size of your paper and fabric pieces.
-Paper. Your choice and your favorite. Could include watercolor, card stock, velum, deli paper, transparencies, washi, vintage book pages, gelli plate papers, found paper, tissue, handmade paper, decorated/scrapbook paper, etc.
-Fabric. Your choice of fabric pieces, at least some of which are large enough to be pages.
-Paint brushes (for painting and gluing)
-Water container and paint palette
-Acrylic paint
-Dye Spray
-Matte medium and glue stick
-Smooth craft/makeup sponges
-Ink pads - dye ink and/or permanent
-Scissors and/or craft knife and cutting mat
-Needle and thread. Can be waxed linen and/or sewing thread
-Favorite stamps, stencils and mark makers (gel pens, pencils, markers, paint pens, etc.)
-Optional – awl, ruler, baby wipes, commercial supplies (washi tapes, rub-ons, etc.)