Arts & Crafts Classes from Creativebug

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Related Subjects: Arts & Music, Lifelong Learning

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FEATURED CLASSES

Orizomegami

  • Roxanne says: "Orizomegami is an easy and accessible way to make colorful papers. The official materials for this class are rice paper and food coloring but I've done this with a roll of paper towels and leftover dye from Easter egg dying kits! Alexander's mini class is 12 minutes long, is clear and concise and includes examples of ways to use these papers in bookbinding projects. Take the time to explore her many bookbinding classes – they are all excellent!"
  • View class: Orizomegami (you can also find it from the Art & Design menu under Printmaking, or by searching by instructor for Jody Alexander)
  • CREATIVEBUG ART MORNING! Join Roxanne on Saturday, April 1, 2023, from 10 to 11am at the Jones Library as we explore Orizomegami, the Japanese art of decorating papers by folding and dipping them into pools of dye. By folding the paper in a variety of ways, patterns emerge which are reminiscent of stained glass windows, and depending on the number and placement of the folds, you can create more complex patterns. These papers can be used for bookbinding, collage or as wrapping paper. Space is limited. To register, please visit the Reference Desk or call 413-259-3096.
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Sashiko Sewing

  • Roxanne says: "Sashiko Sewing by Lisa Solomon is an excellent introduction to the art of Sashiko sewing. She gives an overview of materials needed and demonstrates the best running stitch techniques for making consistent stitches. This class covers decorative stitching on one piece of fabric and how to apply the technique to mending clothes."
  • View class: Sashiko Sewing (you can also find it from the Art & Design menu under Textiles, or by searching by instructor for Lisa Solomon)
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DIY Painted Gift Wrap

  • Roxanne says: "DIY Painted Gift Wrap by Courtney Cerruti is an fun and inspiring class that leaves you with a pile of colorful papers to use for wrapping gifts for any occasion. Courtney Cerruti teaches several quick and easy dry-brush techniques, from sophisticated crosshatch designs to loose geometric squiggles – no prior painting experience required. At the very end, Courtney shares unique ideas for mixing and matching papers to wrap any gift."
  • View class: DIY Painted Gift Wrap (you can also find it from the Art & Design menu under Mixed Media, or by searching by instructor for Courtney Cerruti)
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Color Meditation Daily Practice

  • Roxanne says: "Color Meditation Daily Practice by Lisa Solomon is great if you only have 5 minutes a day and you feel like you’re not really an artist because you can’t draw or paint. This class guides you through daily exercises that add a little bit of color and quiet time to your day.

    It's no problem if you don’t have the fancy watercolor sets that they show. I was able to do most of the exercises with a kids Crayola watercolor set, but if you don’t have that, I was even able to do most of it with ball-point pens in a few different colors! Don’t have watercolor paper? I tried it with both copy paper and magazine subscription cards. You could even use old envelopes or junk mail.

    This class isn’t about the end product, it’s about taking 5 minutes a day to distract your mind in a simple and colorful way."
  • View class: Color Meditation Daily Practice (you can also find it under the Daily Practice menu or by searching by instructor for Lisa Solomon)
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Updated March 16, 2023