A Vintage File Folder Journal

 Thursday 9 - 4:30   $140  
  Ingrid Dijkers        


Student Level: All
Type of Workshop: Project
Prerequisite: None

 
   

    A very unique approach to journaling and journal making, this workshop is more than just constructing a simple journal. We’ll start by making a 12’ roll of paper from a collection of unusual papers including - Braille, ledger paper, maps, old blue prints, pages from hymnals and foreign language books, all of which will be provided (but feel free to bring your own to share or trade with classmates). This will all be sewn and glued together before it’s bound in a cover made from vintage stock File Folders (including metal tabs). We’ll put this all together with a simple binding method to complete this eclectic and very workable unique personal journal. We’ll talk about different ways of adding to and working in this journal and how to add beading to the spine.

    A few sewing machines are needed for this class. Please contact me at Ingrid@IngridDijkers.com if you can supply one. Collage sheets will be offered in exchange for class use of your machine.

    Materials fee of $15 payable to Instructor at class time includes:
  • Metal tab file folders for cover
  • Waxed book binding linen for binding
  • A large assortment of papers to work with
Students should bring:
  • Ruler
  • Bone folder
  • Elmer's glue
  • Scissors
  • A 1/2" flat brush
  • A few sheets of softly patterned black papers for edging (see sample photos)
  • An assortment of papers you’d like to include or share/trade with others.

    For beaded spine (to be done at home later) -
  • Size 6 glass seed beads (available at JoAnn fabrics, Hobby Lobby or Michael's)
  • A few larger beads, charms and trinkets.

    If you have or we can share -
  • A heat gun



    Place an advance order for your supplies & tools and pick it up when you arrive at AU:
    Mixed Media: The Occasional Artist - Email your order to: theoccasionalartist@cox.net or call 623-847-2215
    Jewelry: The Urban Beader - Order at theurbanbeader.com, then send email to sales@theurbanbeader.com stating that this is a pre-order for Art Unraveled. Once the email is received the shipping will be reimbursed.

    Questions? Email Ingrid at Dijkers@ameritech.net
    Website: ingriddijkers.com