Twenty-Two (22) was created for Judy's partner, an artist. It is the story of our journey and the places and things that are important to us. Some of her works have been incorporated within the book to help tell the story. These books use symbology, not words, to tell a story. Take an exciting journey as you create your story using colours, materials and found objects to help build a book that is intended to last generations.
In this workshop you will make a similar book, naturally your book will have your own story and style. The main aim of this book is to learn how to put mixed media works, assemblages and shrines into a book of fabrics papers, photos and metal. We will cover:
Attaching very dimensional mixed media objects
Embossing velvet
Bookbinding
Creating symbolically
Creating books from found objects
Attaching dimensional items to a book form
Understanding Judy’s unique process of compiling her Visual Anthologies™
This is a technique, not project-driven class. It is not the intent of this class that you make a carbon copy of this piece, but the opportunity to create your own personal story that you will be able to continue to develop for months to follow.
Click photos to zoom. Copyright Judy Wilkenfeld
Studio & Material Fee:
Material fee covers miscellaneous student supplies.
Student Supplies:
Students should bring the following supplies:
An old book for your cover and back (and spine) Bring the whole book if you do not know how to remove the pages properly, we will learn. If you cannot find an old cover we will create one.
Book board: Box-board or Davey-board (same thing) Sizes: Box Board 2 or 3mm thick: The sizes will be determined by your cover. But even with a much larger cover, I use the following sizes. 4 pcs 20cm by 14cm (for the internal pages ) 4pcs 20cm by 1.5cm (for the spacing part of the internal pages) 4pcs 21.5cm by 15.7cm (for the cover boards if you do not bring your own old book covers and 2 spare in case of error) 4 pcs 8 ½” x 11” pcs cardboard (like the inside of a cereal box – for the inside covers)
Bookcloth (colour usually coordinates with your cover)
3 feet Waxed Linen – colour of your choice
1 or 2 Bookbinding or Crewel Needles 2 or 3,8½” x 11”
Clear acrylic sheets – thin acetate (for windows)
Fine and medium coarse sanding block
1pc Finest sandpaper
Ink: Tim Holtz Distress Inks (brand only)
Brushed Corduroy & Antique Linen Sponges to ink with
Fabrics: If you want to use fabric on your pages like Judy bring:
½ yard polyester Tapestry Upholstery fabric for internal page layering
Other remnants for layering 1-2 ft non stretch velvet (not compulsory) for embossed velvet
Tools:
Sharp Kraft Knife or scalpel- do not bring a box-cutter. (I recommend the Martha Stewart craft knife, it comes with spare blades)
Awl – long and thin
12inch metal ruler no cork on the back– wooden rulers are not permitted in my workshops (safety)
Scissors for fabric and paper
2 or 3 flat cheap medium paint brushes (old is good)
Eyelet setter
Self healing mat & small hammer Japanese screw punch (1/8th inch punch) or a Crop-a-dile Set of basic jewelry tools and or a pair of small pliers
Dremel with a round sanding bit, drill bits if you want to drill into metal or old hard covers of books, metal or wood cut-off wheel if you are cutting into metal or wood respectively.
Heat gun
Papers: 10 pcs 8½” x 11” ornate or marbled papers (for the inside covers) to cover your internal pages Bring more papers if you want to fake a cover board.
Mull: Like a muslin or cheesecloth add strength to spine binding
Eyelets and brads: 1pkt 1/8th short and long eyelets (brown, black, copper or brass) Long brads
Ageing of metals: 1 - 8 oz. Bottle of Novacan Black Patina for Solder Personal Images/photos
Optional Supplies:
Suggested non essentials to enhance your project:
Pure Copper, brass or silver 22, 24 or 26 gauge craft wire for wiring.
Ephemera, vintage texts, book covers, papers, found objects or memorabilia that relate to your book
Mica, stained glass window pieces
Remnants of fabric/lace for layering
Extra old book covers for creating the box cover and spine form (see extended description)
Any pieces of art that you have made and want to incorporate into your book form.
Cardboard boxes or box tops sized to fit your pages to house memorabilia or art pieces and either paints to paint the box or papers/materials to cover them.
Notions: Tapestry upholstery fabric or leather if you want to create a spine from a different fabric.
Vintage texts
Vintage jewelry bits and pieces and stampings/findings
Lunch is served in our community building at 12:30 p.m. and will be provided at an additional $14.00 per day. You must make your lunch reservation in advance. We pride ourselves in offering a healthy and organic lunch which will exceed your expectations. If you do not wish to make a reservation, please bring a sack lunch. Beverages will be provided.
A social hour is provided from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. following the first day of each program. Wine, cheese and a non-alcolohic beverage will be served in the community room for you to enjoy.
Cancellations:
While we understand that circumstances can arise causing a change in your plans, we must adhere to a business policy. Because it is impossible for Valley Ridge to favor one individual situation or circumstance over another, we must adhere to our policy in all situations and can make no exceptions to our cancellation policy.
45 Days or More prior to a workshop: Full refund of tuition, less a $75.00 cancellation fee.
44 Days or Less prior to a workshop: No refunds or credits for any reason.
Registration Fees: The entire registration fee is due in full at time of registration. Valley Ridge Art Studio provides a $75 advance deposit option to make it easier for those with financial constraints to participate in our programs. The advance deposit fee secures your workshop space, and is applied to your entire workshop registration fee. Payment for your fee/materials balance will be charged to your credit card 45 days prior to workshop. Non-credit card payments will receive an invoice, which is due upon receipt.
Transfer Policy:
You may transfer out of a workshop to another program in the same season. Transfer request must be received at least 45 days prior to a program. There will be a $50.00 transfer fee assessed on each transfer.
Credit Card Transaction Reversal:
You intended to reserve a workshop and registered for one instead. You noticed your credit card was charged for the entire balance and only wanted to apply $75.00. You would like your credit card credited for the difference. We at Valley Ridge Art Studio are willing to reverse your transaction. There will be a $25.00 administrative fee per reversal request. Your balance will be due 45 days prior to the workshop.
Program schedule is subject to change.
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