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Calling all creatively curious! Workshops at the Western New York Book Arts Center provide unique, hands-on ways to learn something new, or further develop your craft as an artist. Taught by dedicated working artists, Book Arts workshops are fully accessible, hosted for all ages and skill levels, and welcome to everyone. Book Arts Members receive discounts on workshops!
Learn to create Ruby Rose and Rose Buds using Lia Griffith branded German extra-fine and doublette crepe paper. Techniques for cutting, stretching and forming flowers will be covered. Students will complete 2 large roses and 1-2 small rose buds on wires for an arrangement. Fill out my LGL form! Join us at Locust Street Art this Fall for FREE Book Arts classes! We welcome kids & families to join us each week as classes are sequencial. Workshops are suitable for all ages and no pre-registration is required. Led by Book Arts Teaching Artist Ruby Merritt. We hope you'll join us! Questions? rosemary@wnybookarts.org or call Book Arts at 348-1430. Check out our class schedule below: An origami chain book that can go on forever, each Dragon Book page is created with the… The Fundamentals of Teaching Artistry November 17–19, 2019 9:00am–4:30pm Hosted by the Just Buffalo Literary Center & WNY Book Arts Center 468 Washington Street Buffalo, NY 14203 FREE! Join artists who work in education and community settings in the Buffalo area for three days this November to deepen your teaching artist practice. The Lab will be co-led by Lincoln Center Education and local Buffalo Teaching Artists. Back for the second year in a row, Book Arts is proud to again… The Fundamentals of Teaching Artistry Expand your understanding. Join a community. Hone your teaching artist skills with Lincoln Center and Buffalo Teaching Artists. November 17–19, 2019 9:00am–4:30pmHosted by the Just Buffalo Literary Center & WNY Book Arts Center468 Washington Street Buffalo, NY 14203FREE! Join artists who work in education and community settings in the Buffalo area for three days this November to deepen your teaching artist practice. The Lab will be co-led by Lincoln Center Education and local Buffalo… The Fundamentals of Teaching Artistry Expand your understanding. Join a community. Hone your teaching artist skills with Lincoln Center and Buffalo Teaching Artists. November 17–19, 2019 9:00am–4:30pmHosted by the Just Buffalo Literary Center & WNY Book Arts Center468 Washington Street Buffalo, NY 14203FREE! Join artists who work in education and community settings in the Buffalo area for three days this November to deepen your teaching artist practice. The Lab will be co-led by Lincoln Center Education and local Buffalo… Learn the basics of hardcover bookbinding! Participants will utilize specialty book making tools like bone folders and awls, decorative papers, book cloth and adhesives to assemble and stitch a unique handbound journal. Open to all skill levels, beginners welcome. Fill out my LGL form! Join us at Locust Street Art this Fall for FREE Book Arts classes! We welcome kids & families to join us each week as classes are sequencial. Workshops are suitable for all ages and no pre-registration is required. Led by Book Arts Teaching Artist Ruby Merritt. We hope you'll join us! Questions? rosemary@wnybookarts.org or call Book Arts at 348-1430. Check out our class schedule below: An origami chain book that can go on forever, each Dragon Book page is created with the… What is a bullet journal? It is a system of planning and tracking in a specialjournal to keep yourself focused on your goals! Participants will learn topamphlet bind their own journal and to learn the basics of setting up a BulletJournal. We will also cover the basics of making a reusable cover to keep allyour journals protected.Fill out my LGL form! In our Book Arts Gallery Visual Mindfulness series, participants explore the artwork on view by gathering in a few mediations techniques led by artist & educator Kate Stapleton Parzych. Each technique invites us to use our senses whether it be listening, looking, movement, or stillness. There are many ways to enter into meditation other than traditional Buddhist-based practices! This is a welcoming environment, no previous experience with meditation is necessary. Offered in response to ‘Books and Beyond: Celebrating the Creative Life and Work… In this workshop, participants will create a variety of book structures and explore ways to turn these structures into unique artists’ books. Inspiration and ideas discussed are inspired from Lynne McElhaney’s design classes and book workshops. Examples of Lynne’s book models and past student’s work will be shared for inspiration. This workshop will be led by teaching artist Diane Bond, and hosted in conjunction with the exhibition "Books and Beyond: Celebrating the Creative Life and Work of Lynne McElhaney." Diane is curator… Create your very own Lia Griffith Crepe Paper Pontsettia Plant in a pot to decorate your home! Learn to make the pontsettia flowers and leaves and basics of arranging flowers in a pot. Students will leave with a finished plant in a lovely pot for display.Fill out my LGL form!
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Handmade Paper Roses
Printing Partners Workshops @ Locust Street Art
Lincoln Center Education Teaching Artist Development Labs
Lincoln Center Education Teaching Artist Development Labs
Lincoln Center Education Teaching Artist Development Labs
Bookbinding: Hardcover Journal
Printing Partners Workshops @ Locust Street Art
Handmade Bullet Journals
Visual Mindfulness: Intuitive Meditation for the Senses
Bookmaking: Because of Lynne….
Handmade Paper Pointsettia Plant