Whelp, change has come for me after 14 amazing years working for the Boulder Arts & Crafts Gallery, I've switched it up and am now employed by my other favorite place to be - Two Hands Paperie!!
It feels like a really great fit, work-wise, and I've been instantly inspired as part of such a creative place. Here's the window display I designed - a challenge from the Cavallini Paper Co. We recycled last year's calendar prints to create the pattern...
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| Photo: Mia Semingson |
I will continue to teach classes offered through the shop, with two NEW classes on the schedule this fall. I'm also on the bill for the Visiting Artist Series "Spotlight Friday" which will feature my work, including some new stuff I've been doing with electronic LED lights.
A lot going on in the next few months! Please be sure to check out the
In addition to a variety of workshops and classes, there's creative playdates, art technique talks, and visiting artist events - many of which are FREE! Hope to see you there :)
Here's a little detail about the two classes I'm offering. It has been really fun coming up with something new to teach, and I'm so looking forward to them both:
Sewing on Tape - Star Stitch
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| Photos: Mia Semingson |
This project was inspired by a 3-day sewing workshop I took last spring with Kitty Maryatt, offered through the Book Arts League. The workshop was all about sewing! Sewing. For 3 days. It was great.
The star stitch was one of the prettiest stitches, I thought, so I incorporated the stitch into this class which also practices the technique of sewing on tapes - both for structural support AND good looks. I'll be throwing in some geekery regarding the history of medieval manuscripts as well, as this structure is derived from knowledge of those.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20th - class link HERE
The star stitch was one of the prettiest stitches, I thought, so I incorporated the stitch into this class which also practices the technique of sewing on tapes - both for structural support AND good looks. I'll be throwing in some geekery regarding the history of medieval manuscripts as well, as this structure is derived from knowledge of those.
SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 20th - class link HERE
Light it Up! Carousel Book
My friend Shari (who organizes all the classes at Two Hands) challenged me to come up with a class that incorporated some of the "maker" sentiment that's gaining popularity these days. My involvement with DIY electronics stems from personal friendships with (including a marriage to) employees of SparkFun Electronics. I took the challenge, and engineered a book that lights up! I'm jazzed about this project because it melds traditional paper structure with newer e-textile technology and uses fun components like tiny LED lights, and conductive thread.
SATURDAY OCTOBER 11th - class link HERE
I'll be bringing more examples, and talking about using this type of technology in conjunction with bookmaking, at the "Spotlight Friday" Visiting Artist Series taking place at Two Hands. This one's FREE so stop by and say hi!
FRIDAY OCTOBER 3rd 2-4PM
