Papercuts Press

15.8.21

Fall 2021 ONLINE Classes!

See the full Two Hands Paperie class lineup at

https://twohandspaperie.com/collections/classes

Fall classes at Two Hands Paperie are ONLINE this season and I can't wait to zoom it up with everyone!

I am teaching THREE different classes which are all unique in their own way. I'll start with the new one first: it's called 'Fabric & Paper - Pocket Notebooks' and they are some really cute little books that make great gifts for your friends or for *ahem* yourself. Right in your pocket they go! We will practice stitching and making our own bookcloth... mad skillz to add to your toolkit.

Fabric & Paper - Pocket Notebooks ONLINE CLASS - November 7, 2021

Details and registration here:

https://twohandspaperie.com/collections/classes/products/fabric-and-paper-pocket-notebooks-new-class-nov-7

We're also repeating the 2-session 'Upcycled Book' class where unloved hardback books (like these sweetie condensed Reader's Digests) get turned into fresh lovable journals with your own twist on vintage aesthetic. Last time we did this class, people totally blew me away with their creations!

Upcycled Books ONLINE CLASS - (2 sessions) September 26 & Oct 3, 2021

Details and registration here:

https://twohandspaperie.com/collections/classes/products/upcycled-book-class-sep-26-oct-3

And last but not least the ever-popular "Exploding' Book' class, just in time for the holidays because these too make amazing little handmade gifts! One of the three designs we practice actually hangs beautifully as a holiday ornament, so put this one on your calendar and cross your holiday gift list off, all in one go! Again, tons. of. fun. whenever we do this class.

'Exploding' Books ONLINE CLASS - December 5, 2021

Details and registration here:

https://twohandspaperie.com/collections/classes/products/exploding-books-class-dec-5

11.7.21

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...

2.2.21

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/

8.11.20

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!