WORKSHOP 'The Handmade Book' - Anderson Ranch Arts Center - Aug 23-27

 It is hard to describe just how magical a place the Anderson Ranch Arts Center is. In the mountains near Aspen, CO, the center has been a haven of creativity and coming together for artists for over 50 years. They offer year-round, world-class programs in ceramics, digital fabrication, furniture design/woodworking, painting/drawing, photography/new media, printmaking, and sculpture. Historic barns, cabins, and buildings combine with high caliber technology and equipment to provide a creative campus like none other.

photos: Anderson Ranch Arts Center

I am honored to have the opportunity to teach a week-long intensive workshop 'The Handmade Book'. Geared toward photographers, and open to all, this course examines the importance of book media in the storytelling process. Full class description, info, and registration are all found here:

https://www.andersonranch.org/workshops/workshop/the-handmade-book-p1226-21/

If you would like to gift yourself one of the most amazing and creative weeks of  your life - sign up for a workshop as Anderson Ranch! There are a couple spots left in my Handmade Book class, I hope to see you there...

Upcycled Book Class - March 7 & 14

 I know I always say I'm excited for whatever upcoming class is happening but this one I am extra-super excited for. 

I've been working on a new line of books where I upcycle covers from existing books that are unloved or destined for less glamorous things like the landfill. I've been so jazzed on how they've turned out that I turned the project into a class and am extra-super looking forward to sharing it!

For the class I scored some languishing Reader's Digest condensed series from the 60s-90s, and we'll be repurposing the covers into newly-bound journals. 

On the left are the covers I've chosen for the class...

...and after we wave our magic wands... JK! After we spend 2 afternoons learning about the ancient Coptic binding technique from the 2nd century, and having a ton of fun getting creative with our vintage covers, the result will be something like what is pictured on the right.

No experience necessary, all materials shipped directly to you in a cute little kit!

Info & registration here:

http://twohandspaperie.com/upcycled-book-new-class-march-7-14/

I extra-super hope to see YOU there!

Spring 2021 ONLINE classes!

Here's a pic of me instructing my first ever online class - it was AWESOME and it sounds like the other online classes that Two Hands Paperie ran in 2020 went super-great too. Thank you to everyone who signed up for classes during this crazy time, we all really appreciate the community and the ability to create together and make things together even while staying physically apart.

More amazing online classes are in the queue!

Please check out the FULL SPRING 2021 COURSE LIST HERE:

http://twohandspaperie.com/classes/

My first virtual class - coming up!! Explosion Books - December 6, 2020

Two Hands Paperie's classes are going virtual!! Crazy times, etc, etc. But I am so looking forward to hosting this class from my studio and spending time virtually with a group of book friends. 

If you want something to mix up your routine at home - then join us for this class! The projects are perfect for holiday gifts, just in time!

Anyone, anywhere is welcome online - how great is that?

Explosion Book Class (Online) December 6, 2020

Link for class info and to register: http://twohandspaperie.com/exploding-books-class-dec-6/

HOPE TO "SEE" YOU THERE!!

Link for the rest of Two Hands' fall class offerings: http://twohandspaperie.com/classes/

Commission: wedding planner journal

Hexagons hold special meaning for this couple, and they found some amazing fabric that really spoke to them. Intention setting seemed important for their wedding planning, so they commissioned me to create this journal using the fabric for the covers, with lots of pages with which to plan their big day! I love doing work like this, meeting friendly folks, and helping their creative dreams come into reality. What an honor to make this book - and it turned out beautifully.

Best wishes you two, for the rest of your lives together!

Archival Photo Book Class - February 8, 2020

Last class I taught before COVID shut things down - can't wait for in-person classes again someday! We had a ton of fun in this class and just look at those beautiful books!!

Starburst Stitch Class - July 13, 2019

 This was an awesome summer class, colors in full bloom. Love it when 

Jenny Yu takes my class - she takes the best pics!

Acrylic Book Class - April 6, 2019

 Love this pic of matching people/books :) Everyone's creations turned out so bright and colorful!

Archival Photo Book Class - January 26, 2019

 Here we all are with our awesome books in front of the amazing ribbon wall at Two Hands Paperie!

Happy New Year! Spring 2019 Classes at Two Hands Paperie

Come for the album that has room for extra photos,

stay for the metal eyelets finally making a class appearance.

The Archival Photo Book combines my love for conservation materials with a physical structure that accommodates adding printed photos. Concertinas, eyelets, stab binding... oh yeah!!

January 26, 2019

10:30 - 4:30

Class link here:

http://twohandspaperie.com/archival-photo-book-class-jan-26/

Cool, clear, lasercut acrylic and amazing color combinations

of your choosing, are the ingredients for this class.

Ancient binding techniques + contemporary materials... oh yeah!!

April 6, 2019

10:30 - 4:30

Class link here:

http://twohandspaperie.com/acrylic-book-class-april-6/

Two Hands is offering an amazing lineup, as usual: book arts, drawing & printing, hand lettering & calligraphy, mixed media, paper arts, and writing & visual journaling... oh yeah!!

Check out the entire spring class schedule here:
http://twohandspaperie.com/classes/