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Vermont Open Studio Weekend Blue Roof Designs studio | Montpelier, VT | May 26, 2012

Saturday May 26, 2012
Sunday May 27, 2012

Come for a tour of my studio, demonstrations, and savings up to 50% off seconds and discontinued styles. There will also be selection of bookbinding supplies available for purchase.

Children are welcome!

For more information about Open Studio Weekend, please visit the Vermont Craft Council website.

Directions: Exit 8 off I-89. The exit ramp becomes Route 2. Follow Route 2 with the river on your left. When you reach the junction of Routes 2 & 302, stay on Route 2 for 0.3 miles. Turn left on Gallison Hill Road, at the big obnoxious Kia dealership sign. Travel 0.8 miles to #846 on the left side of the road. The house is gray with blue trim.

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The Travel Companion Journal Studio Place Arts (SPA) | Barre, VT | June 6, 2012

Wednesday June 6, 2012
Wednesday June 13, 2012

Not only does travel offer you the opportunity to experience culture and adventure, but also the opportunity to invest in yourself. A travel journal is a wonderful way to create a tangible memory of your journey.

In this workshop, participants will create a journal with a double-needle coptic binding, an intricate stitch that will be visible on the spine of the book. Not only is the coptic binding beautiful, but it also allows books to remain flat when opened. The journal will include pockets both inside the covers and in the text block, allowing you the opportunity to save lots of stuff from your travels – tickets, photos, pressed flowers – you name it!

Participants are encouraged to bring small photos, paper ephemera, and/or other flat items to decorate the covers. Additional materials will be available for use during the class. In this two-day workshop, each participant will leave class with a completed book and basic knowledge of bookbinding technique. You will receive a detailed handout and resource list for all materials we use.

Some bookbinding or sewing experience is helpful, but not required.

Cost: Members $55.00 / Non-Members $65.00

Materials fee: $15.00 to the instructor

Supplies: Awl, bonefolder, metal ruler (at least 18” long), X-Acto knife or utility knife, cutting mat, scissors, pencil, glue brush, small photos, paper ephemera, and/or other flat items, spring clamp (optional).

To personalize your journal: Collage materials (small bits of handmade paper, fabric, fibers, etc., rubber stamps, pads, markers, etc.

Note: Bring the the supplies if you have them – don’t feel obligated to buy anything. I’ll have extras available.

Contact SPA at (802) 479-7069 to register.

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The Phabulous Photo Album Studio Place Arts (SPA) | Barre, VT | June 11, 2012

In this workshop, you will learn how to create an elegant hard-cover photo album using bookcloth and handmade paper – this is a wonderful keepsake that can hold 4” x 6” photos from your recent vacation or family holiday gathering.

Each participant will leave class with a completed photo album and a basic knowledge of bookbinding technique. You will receive a detailed handout and resource list for all materials we use.

No previous experience required – this is a great class for a beginner. You can even bring in your own cover materials to customize your book.

Cost: Members $30.00 / Non-Members $40.00

Materials fee: $12.00 to the instructor

Supplies: Awl, bonefolder, ruler, X-Acto knife or utility knife, cutting mat, scissors, pencil, glue brush.

Note: Bring the the supplies if you have them – don’t feel obligated to buy anything. I’ll have extras available.

Contact SPA at (802) 479-7069 to register.

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