Artist

Books let us into their souls and lay open to us the secrets of our own. ~ William Hazlitt

There are some objects that we keep safe, that we treasure far beyond their monetary or practical value: they are cherished because they bring back to us a time, a place, a person who has been significant in our lives. But mostly, they are kept in a drawer or cupboard, or gather dust whilst sitting on a shelf. This course is an opportunity to honour or celebrate such objects through the process of making or adapting a book or box.

As you create a little world for your object, you will learn some of the construction skills associated with book-making and book-altering, including experimenting with paint, drawing, collage, text and stitch. If you want, you can bring a suitable poem to the workshop, or include a little story in your book or box - whatever you think will help to illustrate your theme.  By the end of the week, you will have a beautifully illuminated box or book, an entirely unique art object which will hold a world within.

This course does not require any prior experience in art-making or book-making.

Old books, boxes and all other book-making and writing materials are provided. The cost of the course includes all these materials, along with refreshments and a cooked vegetarian lunch each day.  Please come with a treasured object small enough to be handled easily. You may also want to bring a few associated bits and pieces that you want to incorporate into your project. If the objects(s) are small enough, your piece of work may even hold the object itself.

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