Time: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM
This program is suited for attendees at All levels of experience.

“One of these thing is not like the other, one of these things just doesn’t belong”, remember that from Sesame Street?  Well believe it or not that song actually kind of relates to art of Single Sheet Coptic bookbinding.  “Why?” well because one of the things that this style of binding allows us to do is to bring eclectic “pages” and page like objects made from a variety of different materials together.  Wood, mica, paper, plastic, metal, fabric and much more can be sewn together and bound; disparate elements unified.  A mixed media artist’s dream come true. In this technique based workshop we are going to focus on the binding method that allows us to put all of  our varied pages together in one masterful book. 

So that we don’t get distracted we will spend our day with the single minded task of mastering this unique binding method. We’ll start our day by binding our practice books, use these to take notes and perfect your technique. The rest of the day we build our distinctive book out of the diverse mixed media materials that you have brought to bind together.

About the Instructor

Andrea is a mixed media artist from Vancouver, British Columbia. Her creative career began at the University of Waterloo and led her to the world of graphic design and teaching Microsoft Certified Systems Engineers. Art like life, does not always evolve in a straight line and after disappearing into the world of computer “geekdom”, Andrea has returned to her creative roots and taken up the pencil and paintbrush once again. Captivated by the human face, with all of its phenomenal subtlety and uniqueness, Andrea’s work most often portrays an emotional narrative of the human condition. Much of her current work involves the fusion of digital and traditional mediums to uncover new and engaging methods for expression in illustration and dimensional mixed media collage and assemblage.

 

Studio and Material Fee

Material fee covers additional needed tools, eyelets and setters for reinforcing bindings, wire, small boards and papers for our practice binding and miscellaneous studio supplies.

Student Supplies

Students should bring the following supplies:

• waxed polyester or waxed linen thread: any color – at least 12 yards (or more if doing bigger personal books) 
• medium or heavy duty book awl 
• Japanese Screw Punch with assorted small bits (called a Spiral Punch at Lee Valley tools) (I'll have one that can be shared if you don't wish to buy your own)
• 6-12 Tapestry needles, size 18, round ended-not sharp
• (Available at Michaels in six-packs – DMC Brand, get the rounded NOT the sharp end needles) eye needs to be large enough for thick thread
• ruler
• small sharp scissors 
• x-acto knife
• small pliers
• pencil
• fine point sharpie
• 2-3 small binder clips (dollar store, or office supply store)
• different materials that you would like to bind into a book, things like heavy watercolor paper, thin wood panels, thin metal sheets, transparent materials (no glass please), almost anything that we can pierce or drill a hole through (not thicker than ¼”), delicate handmade papers will need reinforcing along the spine but can be used in conjunction with some extra support (consider the sizes of the materials that you are bringing – nothing larger than about 8”x10”)
• Pages of some of your previous artwork if you have some that you would like bound.

Optional Supplies

Small embellishments to add to the spine of your book (beads, charms, ribbon, small found objects, small doll parts, etc.)

Additional Program Information

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Meals

Lunch is served in our community building at 12:30 p.m. and will be provided at an additional $15.00 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. Some workshops have optional evening meal events, which must also be reserved in advance. Evening meal event prices vary, ranging from $15.00-$30.00 per meal.

Networking

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.

Policies

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 an 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 and any other optional meals 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.

Release/Waiver

I understand the risks associated with my attendance at the Studio and the use of various tools, equipment and products found in the Studio.  I voluntarily agree to assume the risk of injury or illness or property damage that may arise out of my attendance at the Studio and use of tools, equipment and products found in the Studio and hereby waive and release the Studio and its members, affiliates, employees, and agents and assigns from any and all claims, actions or losses which I may suffer as a result of my attendance at and use of the Studio.  I further agree to  hold harmless, defend and indemnify the Studio and its members, affiliates, employees, and agents and assigns from any and all claims, actions or losses arising out of my attendance at and use of the Studio or use of the tools, equipment and products found in the Studio regardless of the cause, including but not limited to the negligence of the Studio or its members, affiliates, employees, and agents and assigns.