SPRING 2023 Classes!

 

Chalk Art by Grey Grimm

The Two Hands Paperie Spring 2023 Class Lineup is LIVE!

https://twohandspaperie.com/collections/classes

The above link takes you to the entire list including letterpress, altered art, collage, watercolor, journaling, book arts, embroidery, painting classes AND MORE! 

Be sure to check out the whole list to see what tickles your fancy.

I'm cohosting most of the online classes so perhaps will 'see' you there!

I'll be instructing 1 in-person class and 2 online classes. 

Click on the images or links below to go to the separate class pages for more info and to sign up!

ARCHIVAL PHOTO BOOK - JAPANESE STAB BINDING

In-Person Class, February 25 2023, Two Hands Paperie, Boulder CO

https://twohandspaperie.com/collections/classes/products/archival-photo-book-japanese-stab-binding-in-store-class-feb-25

UPCYCLED BOOK

Online Class, Two Sundays: April 18 & 23, 2023

https://twohandspaperie.com/collections/fall-2022-online-classes/products/upcycled-book-class-apr-16-23

TOTEBOOK WITH WATERCOLOR PAPER

Online Class, May 21 2023

https://twohandspaperie.com/collections/fall-2022-online-classes/products/totebook-with-watercolor-paper-online-class-may-21

Handmade Notebooks: Mini Jotters WORKSHOP, June 25

In partnership with Local Goods Colorado, the next workshop I'm doing is this in-person Mini Jotter project! We will have the class outside on the amazing deck space if the weather is nice :)

Elevate your everyday notes with these beautiful and functional mini jotter notebooks. You'll learn traditional bookbinding techniques, and add your creative flair with decorative cover and enclosure options. These little 4x6" books pack an artistic punch and are perfect for listmaking, keeping quotes, wedding vows, other special notes, or simply a beautiful way to write your grocery lists. They make amazing gifts too! Depending on timing, each participant will make 2-3 notebooks. Local bookmaker Kristen Law Lewis brings her gentle, engaging, and informative approach to this class experience.

All levels welcome. All tools and materials provided. June 25 10am-noon, $50. Local Goods Colorado (Lafayette, CO) 

Info & Registration Link:

https://www.localgoodscolorado.com/store/product/Workshops/0001N8

I would love to see you there!

Hand-bound Album - Spring Botanicals WORKSHOP, May 21

 In partnership with a great new-ish shop in Lafayette, Local Goods Colorado, I'm doing an in-person workshop which uses this beautiful paper that has natural inclusions like leaves and flower petals. 

We'll be outside on their amazing deck if the weather's nice :)

Make a functional and beautiful hand-bound album inspired by springtime! This project pairs thoughtfully-curated materials with traditional bookbinding techniques, resulting in an archival-quality album - perfect for 4x6 photos, scrapbooking, keepsakes, or writing or drawing. 

Info & registration link:

https://www.localgoodscolorado.com/store/product/Workshops/0001KQ

I would love to see you there!

Upcycled Notebook WORKSHOPS! April 2022

 I'm super excited to partner with Village Trading Co. to offer this in-person workshop!

What a great rate, only $35!!

April 30th - 6-8pm

Click here for info and tickets - hope to see you there!

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/upcycled-notebook-workshop-covers-from-cloth-tickets-311468279007

Give your secondhand fabric another chance, as part of this fun and eco-friendly bookbinding project! Learn to make a notebook with a cloth cover and tree-free page paper. Bring your own fabric to *upcycle, or choose from our stash. All other materials and tools included. All levels welcome.

*Please bring a piece of fabric 8x10 inches or larger. Not-stretchy fabric is best, such as cotton (old dress shirt, quilting cotton, old sheet/pillowcase). Sturdy silks, linens, or poly blends usually work as well (silk shirt, scarf, napkin, etc). Stretchy things like t-shirts or sweaters (knits, jersey) will not work for this project. Feel free to just bring whatever you've got - we'll have spare fabric to use if needed.

Village Trading Co. is an amazing locally owned shop, focused on a low-waste way of life. 

Be sure to visit this lovely place when you are in Lafayette! 

SPRING 2022 Classes - Online!

 The Two Hands Paperie spring classes are live! You can find the full lineup here:

https://twohandspaperie.com/collections/classes

I am teaching THREE online bookbinding classes which are all really great projects. 

Lightning Long Stitch and Starburst are brand NEW!!

Use the links below to check out the class descriptions and registration...

Fabric & Paper - Pocket Notebooks ONLINE CLASS - March 13, 2022

https://twohandspaperie.com/collections/classes/products/fabric-and-paper-pocket-notebooks-online-class-march-13

Lightning! A Long Stitch Variation ONLINE CLASS - April 23, 2022

https://twohandspaperie.com/collections/classes/products/lightning-a-long-stitch-variation-new-online-class-april-23

Starburst: An Exposed Binding ONLINE CLASS - 2 sessions May 15 & 22

https://twohandspaperie.com/collections/classes/products/starburst-an-exposed-binding-new-online-class-may-15-22

I hope to see you there!!

Artist Interview - Lean Into the Process

Two Hands Paperie interviewed me about my bookmaking process - it's up on their blog. Thank you for the feature Two Hands Paperie!!

Holiday Markets

HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

I'm excited to announce two upcoming events where you can find my books for sale! Just in time to get that someone special, something special. No supply chain issues here! 

Support local, shop small, buy handmade, love big.

GREEN GIFTS

The ever-awesome Art Parts Creative Reuse Center is having their Green Gifts holiday market, and I've made some pocket notebooks using scraps from my larger bookbinding projects, fabric from second-hand sources, and other low-waste materials like mulberry bark paper, linen thread, and sugarcane byproduct paper! I've also used decorative scraps to enhance pencils made from 100% recycled newspaper. 

Paired together they make perfect little prezzies!

Nov. 26 through Dec. 27 at Art Parts

MY POP UP SHOP!!!

I'm so excited this is going down. I have really been on a roll with these nature-inspired journals and sketchbooks. They are made using upcycled covers from lost and lonely books, combined with vintage illustrations, geometric patterns and whatever else I fancy. Snakes for sale! Mushrooms for sale! Bugs for sale! They're weird and wonderful and whimsical so please come say hi at 

Two Hands Paperie on Dec. 4, from 11-2

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

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!