It was a gift to be able to work with students every day for five weeks this past summer, and introduce them to the book arts as well as other media. As a teaching artist, we often only see students once a week, so to be able to watch them learn and grow on a daily basis was a thrill! In our … [Read more...] about Children Create Unique Handmade Books
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Inspired By Great Artists: Keeping the Faith
One of the Great Artists my students were inspired by this past summer was the amazing Faith Ringgold, inventor of the "Story Quilt". Inspired by Faith, students created a "quilt" through the combination of felt, textiles, fabric and painting on canvass, embellished with buttons, "pom poms", … [Read more...] about Inspired By Great Artists: Keeping the Faith
The Art of The Book: Ages 11-14
It was a rich and fascinating experience to work with 11-14 year olds in creating books this summer...in our class, "The Art of the Book". I had the opportunity to work with students every day for an hour, for 5 weeks straight, and it was joy! Our 14 year old maker...loves … [Read more...] about The Art of The Book: Ages 11-14
Sharing Shows 5
I am excited and honored to be included in a number of current and upcoming shows across the US, and will be sharing about them in blog form, as well as in the EVENTS section of my website, as a way of further describing and chronicling my practice, honoring colleagues, and sharing gratitude for … [Read more...] about Sharing Shows 5
Sharing Shows 4
I am excited and honored to be included in a number of current and upcoming shows across the US, and will be sharing about them in blog form, as well as in the EVENTS section of my website, as a way of further describing and chronicling my practice, honoring colleagues, and sharing gratitude for … [Read more...] about Sharing Shows 4
Hanging in Hawthorne
I was honored to conduct a bookmaking program for children and families at the Hawthorne Library We made flag books. Numerous families joined us, and a grand time was had by all... What will this maker say, with their work, letters, design? Mothers, grandmothers, friends, and … [Read more...] about Hanging in Hawthorne