I'll speak about this work shortly but first I have to say Happy Birthday to this little beauty who is one year old today!
Sonny by name, sunny by nature.....you are adored.......so much love for you.
The work today...a design sheet taking shape with my subscription online learning groups.
There's still a lot of empty space to fill here and I'm thinking it needs more texture and definitely more pattern.
The pattern will be created with stitch and I guess that may also work for the texture but I'm leaning towards layering.
Last time I was here I announced that registration is now open for my first Artist Book class for three years.
That class is completely seperate from my subscription learning, it's stand alone and will last for eight weeks, access to all resources is forever.
All the information is below.
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2023 Artist Books.
Begins Tuesday March 7 2023 for 8 weeks.
Join me in my first artist book gathering for three years.
Always a popular class, this eight week learning programme will hopefully inspire you to new ways with pages, new approaches to artist journals, to the creation of unique books in which to record your thoughts, your stitches, your sampling, your explorations.
Also included, live Zoom discussion, feedback and overview in our final week, times scheduled to cover all time zones.
Think of this as a 'refresh' if you have previously taken an Artist Book class in any setting.
***please note. I have only basic book making skills. I extend these skills by 'testing' various forms of page binding using paper and perhaps cloth too. I am happy for you to be experimental and adventurous with your own books. I encourage the pushing of boundaries, the exploration of idea and thought.***
My role will be to demonstrate the creation of collaged, textured and folded pages of paper and embroidery, to illustrate the creation of stitched scraps for pages and to then share how a page can be adorned in order to enhance the presentation of your sampling before investigating and testing ideas for finished book forms. This in turn will lead to the creation of unique ''artist books'', a library of ideas and inspiration and a valuable resource for the future in terms of design and the extension of embroidery sampling.
In addition to a private class blog where all video and images will be hosted you will have access to a public, invitation only Flickr group for class members only with a private discussion area where you can upload images, view images from other group members and participate in discussion re the course, suppliers, relevant exhibitions, artists etc. You will also be free to begin your own discussion topics.
Images of my own ''Artist Books'' can be seen here. From viewing these images you will gain an appreciation of what can be achieved during this programme and beyond.
karenannruane.typepad.com/karen_ruane/artist-books
No deadlines. Access to all learning resources is pemanent......forever.
Work at your own pace.
***No prerequisites, suitable for beginners and the more experienced.***
You do not need to have participated in any of my previous online learning programmes to take part in this class.
A welcome mail detailing suggested supplies for this course will be sent out within 24 hours of registration.