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.
Co-Chair: Angela Riggi
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.
Co-Chairs: Karin DiMenna and Susan Kraus
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
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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. Three new collage meetups will be opening on August 1st.
Co-Chairs: Michele Vaughan and Arlene Wanetick
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: Starts in November
Time and Place: to be determined by members.
Meetings will be held in the Green Valley area.
Chair: Patti Albaugh
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: Starting Monday, November 11. The meeting will be on the second Monday of each month.
TIME: 12:30-3:30
PLACE: Home of Megha Morganfield (Shannon/Magee area) Address to be sent when the roster is complete
Chair: Heidi Archdeacon and Megha Morganfield
Fabulous Folds: Bags, Boxes, and Cards
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 - Sign-up begins October 3
Time: 1:00 pm
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.
Chair: Terry Hyer jaxhyer@gmail.com
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.
Chair: Diane Cheshire
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.
Chair: Mimi Kurtin
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!
Chair: Maureen Houlahan
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.
Chair: Terry Enfield
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.