Creative Meetups

Are you a new PaperWorks member, or an existing member? Are you an artist or emerging artist? Do you want to explore new techniques, meet other PaperWorks members and have fun? Creative Meet-ups were designed for you!

Creative Meetups are free, collaborative learning groups. Members can expand their artistic skills in supportive, challenging, and fun environments. There is no "blueprint" for a meetup and all it takes is 2 or more interested members to meetup! In general, meetups run from September to May.  Groups meet in members’ homes, in public places, or after the monthly PaperWorks meeting. New Creative Meetups are formed based on the interests of members.  Members can join more than one group.  If you are interested in a specific or general topic, let the Meetup coordinator know or make an announcement at a PaperWorks meeting.

Some Creative Meetups are limited due to the space available in the meeting rooms. If a Creative Meetup is full, talk to Diane Cheshire or Linda Wojtowicz about starting another similar meetup.

To Join a Meetup Group:

If you're interested in joining one of the open groups, email the contact person of the Creative Meetup in which you are interested.

Creative Meetup Groups 

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Collage Creations
Dec 23
Collage Creations

This is a group where artists of all levels come together to explore the medium of collage. This will be a relaxed environment where participants can work on their own collages while enjoying the company of fellow creatives. While the co-leaders may offer prompts for inspiration, or brief tutorials, they won’t conduct formal “teaching” sessions. They do welcome any member to share their expertise or demo a technique.

DATE: 4th Monday of the Month

TIME: 1:00 - 3:00

PLACE: Dusenberry - River Library

This meeting is currently at capacity. A waitlist is available.

Contact Michele Vaughan

Green Valley Collage Explorers
Jan 6
Green Valley Collage Explorers

Green Valley Collage Explorers

A casual group exploring paper and mixed media collage along with creating collage papers with Gelli plate printing. Members can share or trade materials ...and just have a good time.

Membership is limited to 7 persons.

DATE:  Meets 1st Monday of the month

Time and Place: 10 - 1, Place TBD

Meetings will be held in the Green Valley area.

Chair:  Patti Albaugh

Bits and Pieces
Jan 8
Bits and Pieces

At this meetup we’ll come together to explore collage creations focused on selected themes, styles, genres, and formats. It will be exciting to see where this takes our artistic imagination.

DATE: Starts second Wednesday of the month, November 13 (No Meeting in December due to the Holidays)

TIME:10:15-12:15

PLACE: Kirk Bear Canyon Library

Meetup is at capacity but a waitlist is available!

Contact:  Doreen Rogers  , Emily Sullivan

Fold, Glue, Sew
Jan 9
Fold, Glue, Sew

Fold, Glue, Sew meets in person monthly to make both the content and the structure of handmade books. Hardcover, softcover, and folded book structures are included. All levels of expertise in bookmaking are welcome.

DATE: 2nd Thursday of the month

TIME: 10:30 - 12:30

PLACE: Dusenberry River Library

This meetup is currently at capacity but a waitlist is available.

Contact: Diane Cheshire

Mark Making Studies

Mark Making Studies meets in person monthly to explore the creative possibilities of mark making. We share current works, processes, tools, and various substrate including paper, textile, more.

DATE: 2nd Monday of the month

TIME: 10:00 - 12:00

PLACE: Dusenberry River Library

This meeting is currently at capacity but a waitlist is available.

Contact: Terry Enfield

Collage Montage
Jan 13
Collage Montage

Come join the fun and explore new collage techniques. You are encouraged to share the richness of what works for you in your artistic endeavors. We will create and play together.

Membership is limited to 10 persons.

This meetup is currently at capacity but a waitlist is available

DATE: The meeting will be on the second Monday of each month.

TIME: 12:30-3:30

PLACE: To be determined

Contact: Heidi Archdeacon and Megha Morganfield

Book Art: Form and Content
Jan 13
Book Art: Form and Content

Book Art:Form and Content focuses on both the structure and the content of hand-made books.

DATE: 2nd Monday of the month

TIME: 1:00 - 3:00

PLACE: Dusenberry River Library

Meetup is at capacity but a waitlist is available!

​Contact: Maureen Houlahan

Fabulous Folds: Bags, Boxes, and Cards (Copy)
Jan 15
Fabulous Folds: Bags, Boxes, and Cards (Copy)

Fabulous Folds will use folded paper to make gift bags, boxes, and gift cards in a variety of unique patterns and shapes.  Each person will create their version of the project.

Date: 2nd Wednesday of the month.

Starting date: November 13

Time:  1:00

Place:  The home of Terry Hyer.  The address will be sent to Fabulous Folds members once the roster is set. The home is in the Star Pass area.

Contact:  Terry Hyer

Handmade Books
Jan 20
Handmade Books

The making of handmade books is so popular that Handmade Books is Paperworks third book making Creative Meetup. Handmade Books will focus on both the content and the structure of handmade books. Hardcover, softcover, and folded book structures are included. All levels of expertise in bookmaking are welcome.

DATE: 3rd Monday of the month

TIME: 10:00-12:00

PLACE: Dusenberry-River Library

This meetup is currently at capacity but a waitlist is available.

Contact Angela Riggi

Art Book Club
Jan 21
Art Book Club

Art Book Club

Members read and discuss a book a month. Open to those interested in art history, artists and general artistic practices. Books are selected on a monthly basis.

DATE: 3rd Tuesday of the month

TIME: 1:00-3:00

PLACE: PaperWorks ZOOM - or in person at a venue TBD.

This Creative Meetup is currently full

Contact: Mimi Kurtin

Junk Journaling

Junk Journaling uses found and recycled materials as a way to collect and record a persons thoughts, memories, ideas and inspirations.

DATE: 4th Tuesday of the Month

TIME: 10:00-12:00

PLACE: TBD

This meeting is currently at capacity but a waitlist is available.

Contact: Karin DiMenna or Susan Kraus

Featured
Express Yourself: The Artist Statement
Dec 5
Express Yourself: The Artist Statement

Join us for a special Creative Meetup designed to help artists write or refine their personal artist statements. Together, we’ll explore how to craft statements that address:

  • Your overall artistic practice.

  • Specific works of art.

  • A cohesive body of work.

We'll also delve into the difference between an artist statement and an artist bio, clarifying their unique purposes.

An artist statement isn’t just for exhibitions or critics—it’s a vital tool for understanding your creative process, articulating your ideas, and connecting others to your art on a deeper level.

Important Note:
Participants must have their own hard copy (no Kindles or sharing) of Art-Write: The Writing Guide for Visual Artists by Vicki Krohn Amorose. This book will be used as our workbook for live writing exercises and individual work between sessions. It’s available on Amazon for approximately $8. This requirement is non-negotiable.

Sketchers
Nov 23
Sketchers

Sketch onsite, in your home, share ideas and projects.

Open to those interested in improving their sketching skills, developing a regular sketchbook practice, or making art and travel journals.

This group generally meets twice a month, once on Zoom, where we often have a fun sketching exercise, and once in person which is frequently followed by a group lunch.

Dates vary based on the participant's availability.

If you’d like meeting notices, send an email request to: Lita Doesken.