The Artful Tourist and associates are riding the altered book wave in a big way. For our 2003-04 teaching season we have created an exciting and "novel" approach to the altered book.
Techniques in Altered Books Series:* Get your feet wet, or more accurately, your fingers inky with over a dozen different approaches to this fun and inspiring new art form. The Mad Crafter has portioned out the process into 13 shorter sessions (2-hours each) that encompass the popular and key areas of book altering as an art form. All sessions include an introduction and course preparation handout so that you can join the fun anytime. If you have started your altered book already or attended previous workshops, please bring it with you. Each workshop is $32.00 except the altered book timepiece, which is $42.00 to accommodate additional supplies.
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Collage Pages: Learn basic collage design theory as it applies to the pages of an altered book in this fun and inspiring workshop. Work with a variety of materials provided in class to create a stunning 2-page collage.
2.Pockets and slides: Secret messages or hidden visuals add interest and viewer interaction to your altered books. Explore 2 different pocket techniques and 2 special slides for your altered book.
3.Drawers-When a book a treasure box? When you create small drawers that can be pulled from the sides of your book. Workshop covers making the drawers as well as cover decorating techniques for this style.
4.Altered book timepieces: We'll alter a book into a beautiful clock that can be displayed in your home. This one makes a lovely gift too!
5.Altered books as tributes: Collaborate with the author of a book to make a themed alteration that pays tribute to a favorite story, time, or place. Workshop provides an answer to the "what do I do with this altered book?" question while covering use of color and theme in collage.
6.Miniature altered books: Start small and enjoy the process while completing your book in a short period of time. Learn about the images and tools that work best with this small-scale version of the altered book.
7.Windows: Looking in or looking out, windows fascinate us everywhere. Create windows into three-dimensional scenes as well as glimpse openings to artwork on upcoming pages.
8.Transfer techniques: Learn to use your personal photographs and drawings in your altered books with this easy transfer method. Photo tinting, faux cracked class, and aging techniques will be demonstrated.
9.Metal Embellishments: Embossed metal seals, eyelets, brads, and tin punching are just some of the uses for metal in your altered books. We'll practice these plus latches, hinges, and wiring for your altered book.
10. Art styles in altered books: Bring your appreciation of art styles to the altered book as we explore art movements like Dada, Impressionist, and Fauvism by applying these styles with paint and collage on the pages of your book.
11.Tag Art: We can't stop tagging now! Workshop will review over a dozen different and interesting ways to incorporate tags into the altered book. Participants will make at least three tag projects for their books in the workshop using a variety of sizes and textures.
12.Pop out Pages: Oh admit it, you loved these books as a kid and they still bring a smile to your face today. Get the templates and short cuts you need to pop your altered book pages.
13.Cover Me: Don't forget the cover, the grand entrance to all altered books. Special emphasis on working with book board, adding heavier embellishments, and treating surfaces. How about a handle to make your book portable? There's a world of possibilities!
*Special Notes: These can be offered singularly or in a series. None are required before or after the others. If you're looking for suggestions of which ones to offer first we reccomend choosing numbers 1, 11, or 6.
Participants are asked to bring their own book, which can be in progress or can be un-altered at class time. Some good choices are books about 5" by 8" with approximately 2-3 inches of page thickness. The pages can be coated or pourous, and we do suggest books with photos in them.
Supplies are provided, however, we welcome participants bringing some of their own images to use and share with others. This is particularly valuable in determining a theme for your work.
