ONLINE WORKSHOP DATE & TIME: 2 sessions
Wednesday, January 13 from 7-8:30 pm and Saturday, January 16 from 10 am -1 pm (PST)
COST: $120
MATERIAL KIT INCLUDED IN CLASS: ($18 kit and $8.50 shipping included)
Trimmed Bookboards, Specimen Frame, Paper templates (actual specimens, bookcloth and decorative paper are not included)
COURSE LEVEL: Intermediate (have created multiple hardcover books before, comfortable cutting complex templates, comfortable gluing and working with bookcloth and decorative papers)

Short Course Description: Collecting the objects found around us and in nature is something that is engrained in many of our art practices. This class will allow students to utilize these objects in building their own cabinet of curiosities as a miniature specimen box. 

This 2 session course focuses on showcasing an individuals’ visual collection of natural curiosities in a truly one of a kind miniature enclosure structure. The completed artist specimen structure will include a unique hardcover enclosure with an internal frame and inset decorative panel measuring 3 x 4.5 x 1/2 “ in size. Using an assemblage of historic illustrations, found objects, altered book components, and natural artifacts, students will explore boundless possibilities for adding found/handmade materials and written content.

The first short session will be to prepare all the items, answer questions, show examples and resources, and create your internal frame piece for covering.
The second session will be an interactive demo on covering the frame, creating the cover and finalizing the piece once your completed artist specimen structure is ready.

TOOLS REQUIRED:
Pencil and Notebook
Cutting Mat (12x18 or smaller)
Scissors
Exacto, snap blade or scalpel knife
Ruler (12” or similar)
Bone or Teflon folder
Small brush for adhesives
PVA adhesive
OPTIONAL TOOLS: small metal triangle, divider, rubber cement eraser, small scissors

PLEASE NOTE: Any students wishing to have personal time, assistance, and feedback can book additional time with the instructor at a reduced rate. Every student works at a different pace and experience level. The instructor will attempt to give time for questions and work within the framework of the course.