I’m just finishing up the first session of my four week Introduction to Handmade Books class, and it’s been so much fun. I’ve had 4 students and I want to showcase just a few pieces of their fantastic work here. This is a double-pamphlet stitched book with an original watercolor painting on the cover by […]
I attended my first Squam Art Workshops in September and it was a magical experience. I find it hard to put into words quite how amazing the experience was, but I’ll try… I went to Squam Art Workshops alone and not knowing anyone, but I encountered so many kind and creative souls there. Outside of Squam they […]
I’m super excited about a class I’m offering on Saturday, September 26th called Make Your Own Art Journal. I’m teaming up with fellow Western Avenue Studios artist Laura Massei of July Design for this fun all day workshop. We’ll make a quick and easy 8″ x 10″ journal using one sheet of watercolor paper, which […]
I’m finalizing my Fall class schedule at my studio in Western Avenue Studios in Lowell, Massachusetts. Here’s what’s on offer in September: Upcycled Fabric Covered Book Friday, September 11, 9am – 1pm Saturday, September 12, 9am – 1pm Repurpose a favorite item of clothing or a special piece of vintage fabric when you create this […]
The class schedule for May is ready and I’m excited to offer two new classes – a French Link Stitch Fabric Notebook and a Cave Paper Long Stitch / Link Stitch book. You’ll recognize them from the blog and I can’t wait to share them with you in person. Fabric Notebook with French Link […]
I had the privilege to take two classes with Wendy Vecchi a couple of weeks ago at Ink About It in Westford, MA. The first was a technique class – we spent the day creating techniques using Ranger products, including Wendy’s new line of archival inks. And on the second day, we created an art […]