the long and short of it...

we had a talented group of students attend our thursday evening long stitch workshop. above is deanne's lovely creation. the next workshop is a miniature book class and it is just around the corner on sunday, february 8th from 1:00 to 4:00. the cost is $50.00. learn to make sweet little books of love for your Valentine. we will make match books, fold books, accordion books, price tag books, ring books, and many more!!! yay for pink and red!!!
we will post examples of miniature books this week, so check back...

get creative in the new year...

check out this post on the kera art&seek blog. paper nerds gets a shout out and lydia provides a list of opportunities to learn and explore art and craft!

:::long stitch workshop:::january 22, 2008:::

our next workshop is on thursday, january 22nd from 6:30 to 8:30 (EVENING CLASS!!!). learn to sew a historic binding with a soft cover and exposed stitching on the spine. this is a nonadhesive structure. you will also have the opportunity to learn to sew a chain stitch for spine and cover decoration. this binding structure is appropriate for a journal, address book, or artist's book.

Please take note of our 2009 classes:
January 22, Long Stitch Binding
February 8, Miniature Books
February 26, Mixed Media Collage
March 15, Vegetable Papers
April 5, Gum Bichromates

marbling masters...

marbling materials spread out on our large work table...
old paper pulled from a book...
marbled text pages...
purple!
bookmarks and note cards...
alice in wonderland...
a feather was used to swirl the dye floating on the surface of the water...
happy folks...

paper marbling workshop

the origin and development of marbling was practiced in japan as early as the 12th century. the first forms of japanese marbling were called suminagashi, or ink floating. delicate, swirled patterns were produced on paper when colors of ink were floated on the surface of the water. the artist would drop circles of black and indigo blue ink into the water, then blow on the surface of the water to produce smoke-like patterns. please join us at our up coming marbling workshop on december 7th from 1:00 to 4:00. participants will have the opportunity to marble greeting cards, envelopes, bookmarks, gift tags, and paper scraps. the cost of the workshop is just $45.00.

private classes

paper nerds is now offering private lessons to groups. we provide supplies, instruction, and fun. classes are customized to fit your needs. we can come to you or you can come to us. groups of folks interested in learning paper craft may contact us to learn more!

gift cards for paper nerds classes...

paper nerds now has gift cards available for workshops and classes. each card has a unique scrap of paper attached and comes in a hand stamped envelope. contact us if you are interested in giving the gift of craft to someone special this holiday season.