A Book of Trees, Creating A Unique Handmade Book Inspired by Trees Tuesday August 2, 9:00 AM  
Roxanne Evans Stout $145  
This is a 6 hour workshop.

Student Level: All
Type of Workshop: Project
Prerequisite: None
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In this workshop we will use the theme of trees and nature for inspiration as we create a unique, mixed media artist book that you will treasure! Trees symbolize so many different things. They are strong, they are rooted, and they stand tall to reach up to the sun. Trees branch out and they provide for us and our earth... and just like us they are all unique.

Our 5" by 5" books will be handmade with pages that represent your own personal style and connection to nature. We will paint, collage, stitch, wire and attach to create beautiful spreads in our books, that are filled with textured papers and fabrics, photographs, found objects and pieces of nature!

Join Roxanne for "A Book of Trees" and she will guide you in making a book filled with the mystery that lies under the surface of each of your creative journey.

Kit/Materials Fee (payable to instructor at class time):

  • $10.00

Instructor Provided (for use in-class, and to share):

  • Gesso and matte medium
  • Assorted handmade papers for collaging
  • Parchment paper
  • Images of Trees for collaging
  • Collected treasures and found objects unique to this workshop
  • Wire, beads, brads, eyelets, jewelry tools
  • Pan Pastels, watercolor paints, inks, Twinkling H2Os
  • Paintbrushes
  • Walnut and paint sprays
  • Colored threads, tapestry needles
  • Extra watercolor paper
  • Assorted tools
  • Pressed leaves and flowers
  • Cutting Mat
  • * I will also bring extra of everything on your list just in case you can't find something!

Student should bring:

  • 8 pieces 140lb watercolor paper, cut or torn to 5 x 5 inches
  • Color and black and white photocopies images of trees, leaves or landscapes
  • Interesting papers and fabrics
  • Pencils, Pens
  • Watercolor paints and paint brushes
  • Matte Medium
  • Old Paintbrushes, water dish, paper towels, scissors
  • Found objects from nature that could be attached into your book... such as twigs, pressed leaves, bark, dried grasses, or seed pods
  • Scissors, straight edge or ruler
  • Water dish, several paper towels
  • Printed out poems or quotes about trees
  • Your favorite mark making and collage tools

Some workshops may require that you bring supplies or tools that you may not presently possess. If you'd like to place an advance order for supplies & tools for pick up at the on-site store when you arrive at AU, contact:
The Occasional Artist
Email your order to: theoccasionalartist@cox.net
or call 623-847-2215

Questions: evanlee@charter.net
Website: rivergardenstudio.typepad.com