Make a Paperback Book Lamp

Fold old (or new) paperback books in various shapes and place them onto a hanging lamp cord.  Demonstration of folding techniques will be followed by, well, lots of folding.  Paperback books, lamp cord, and ceiling hook will be provided.  You may bring your own books if you like, but because of the weight it is recommended that you use paperbacks.

When: Saturday December 17 at 2pm

Please register for this class.  Call 940-349-8762 or email Leslie.Couture@cityofdenton.com .

-Leslie

Paste Paper Class

Creating paste paper is one of the earliest methods used to decorate paper.  This method has been in use since the late 16^th century, primarily as book covers and endsheets.  The designs can range from simple to complex.  A paste is made and mixed with paint and can then be manipulated with hand tools or writing implements.

 

On July 13, from 10 am to noon, a creating paste paper class will be held at the North Branch Library, 3020 North Locust Street. Participants will be shown numerous application techniques and will be free to experiment on their own.  All supplies are provided.  Space is limited so please register by calling Carmen Grant at 940-349-8778 or email carmen.grant@cityofdenton.com.

 

Where:           North Branch Library

                        3020 North Locust Street

When:             July 13

10:00 am – 12:00 pm

 

 For more information, contact Carmen Grant at 940-349-8778 or carmen.grant@cityofdenton.com.

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Paste Paper Class

Do you like to decorate paper?  And do you mind getting your hands dirty?  If you answered yes and no, then you might be interested in attending this class.

Paste paper is a  unique method dating back to the late 16th century for decorating paper.  A paste is made and then mixed with paint.  Designs can be made by brushing the colored paste onto a damp piece of paper and then a number of techniques can be used to make images.  The papers were originally used to make book covers or endsheets, but can also be used for making cards, collage, and calligraphy.

Paste Paper with finger painting

Where: Emily Fowler Library in the upper level meeting room

When: Saturday, April 23rd, 10-12

Space is limited so please register!  Call 940-349-8752 or email Leslie.Couture@cityofdenton.com

Star Book Workshop at Emily Fowler Library

Single Layer Star Book

 

 This workshop is for people who are interested in book & paper arts.  The book will lie flat when closed.  The ”accordion” folds make give it a star shape when opened.  We will be making a single layer book and a multilayered star book, so each person will go home with two books.

Multi-Layered Star Book

   All supplies will be provided.  The workshop will be held on Saturday, December 4th in the upper level meeting room at the Emily Fowler Central Library.  For ages 12+.

     Space is limited so please sign up by calling 940-349-8752, or email Leslie.Couture@cityofdenton.com.

posted by Leslie