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Join Edinburgh artist Isabell Buenz in creating unique envelope pocket books, perfect for storing small art work, secret messages, tickets and other treasures.Make your own, personal keepsake/ storage book, using second hand book or magazine pages, tissue or other paper.
In this workshop Isabell will teach you how to make attractive and useful envelope books, perfect for you to keep or as a gift. This workshop offers a fun and relaxing experience for all abilities and anybody with an interest in upcycling and art.
Start by cutting and folding the paper of your choice, creating various envelopes for an accordion book with a twist. You will then learn to combine and bind your work into a truly unique book with storage for a personal collection and a choice of covers, closure types and decoration.
It is such a lovely thing to have a book you made yourself, it can be a treasured object in itself.
Suitability: Beginner, 16+
About your instructor:
Isabell is a paper and book artist, who has been teaching for over 30 years. She is interested in the use of expressive arts in personal development and has used art forms such as dance, crafts and art in her work with clients.
Her main focus is on the use of discarded and second hand materials, in particular on books, paper and fabrics which she continually explores for her artists’ and altered books, paper sculptures, installations and paper fashion.
Isabell is a passionate tutor who loves to pass on her skills, knowledge and experience.
What you should bring: While materials will be provided, participants are encouraged to bring any of the following items they would particularly like to include in their creations:
paper (such as book and magazine pages, tissue, wrapping or other paper)
card (such as from cereal packaging)
fabric scraps (ideally cotton or polycotton)
Other, such as embellishments, threads, ribbons, buttons, etc.
What we provide: All necessary materials to make your book. Tea and coffee will be provided.
Workshop Details:
?️ Friday 3rd May, 6pm - 9pm
Instructor: Isabell Buenz
Cost: £ 50
NB: The workshop and toilet of Leith Makers is located on the first floor of the building, up a small flight of stairs. If you have mobility issues, please get in touch before booking to discuss options or alternative arrangements. Please ensure that you read and understand our event terms and conditions before booking.
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Event Venue & Nearby Stays
Leith Makers , 105 Leith Walk,Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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