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MARK MAKING AND BOOK BINDING
An introduction to mixed media techniques and simple book making and binding
Liz Howlett and Alison Livesley
Overview
Mixed media techniques can be used as part of a stitched project and/or experimenting with the design of that project. It is often useful to start working on paper to develop ideas that can be translated into stitch, orused in a textile project. But also mark making can produce satisfying art work that you will want to keep in a sketchbook either for reference, or to accompany your quilt or textile at exhibition.
In this session we will be mainly working on paper on a folded sketchbook we will make from an A3 sheet. The aim is to introduce a variety of mark making media and tools and a simple book making technique you can use in future. We will also do some work on a piece of fabric to give you an idea of how you can work with both mixed media and machine or hand stitch.
We will also have samples of a variety of mixed media work and hand made books so you can see how you could develop this work if it’s an area that interests you.
Theme
It’s a good idea to choose a theme for your mark making eg water, architecture, woodland, gardens. Or you could choose a shape or form eg curves, circles, squares. You can go completely abstract too…but sometimes it helps to have an idea of where to start!
REQUIREMENTS LIST
Small square (10-12” square) of plain white/neutral colour fabric (cotton, linen, calico etc old sheet, tablecloth etc would be fine)
2-3 small yoghurt pots or similar to put ink, paint etc in
Scissors (for paper cutting), scalpel/craft knife (if you have one – we can share) small cutting board, cutting ruler, paper tape/ masking tape
Pencil, Rubber
And if you have them…. (but don’t worry, we will have plenty to share)
Paintbrushes – 1 medium, 1 fine
Any mark making tools you have
Any acrylic paint or inks you have
Any stamps or stencils you have
Water spray bottle
Don’t forget your pack lunch
Show and Tell
Name badge
Money to buy raffle tickets
Items to donate to the raffle table
Unwanted fabric, books etc to donate to the sales table.
11am -3.30pm
The Harrison Room, Barn Hall, Church Road, Bookham, KT23 3PQ
Please park in the REAR carpark