2011 Tennessee Workshops

Bookmaking with Mary Grissim
October 22, 2011

Beautiful books become even more precious in this day of Kindles,
Nooks and disappearing bookstores. Handmade books are an amazing vehicle for putting down your own thoughts, pictures, artwork and memories. Participants in this workshop  created and completed
two simple books that could be used as journals or gifts. Two very different styles were taught; a traditional hard cover book with decorative papers and a smaller flap book with Asian stitching.                                                     

Handmade Books from the Nashville workshop, October 22, 2011

Creating a flap book with Asian stitching

Really had a wonderful time making the books.  As
I walk past my orange book, I say “I made that?,” just like you said others have said.  Deborah Wray   

  Thank YOU, Mary! That was a lot of fun!
  And I thought all the books were awesome.
  Cindy Kershner   

This was the most fun I’ve had since I moved to Nashville!
And I love my books! 

Lisa DiScenza    

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Grapevine Basketry with Mary Grissim
November 5, 2011

The egg basket has its origins in Appalachian history where materials found around the barn were used to create functional utensils to assist with chores, like gathering the eggs. Participants in this workshop created a unique one of a kind egg basket from grapevine frames and Procion dyed reed. 

Grapevine Basket created in the Nashville    
workshop, November 5, 2011    

    

Loved your class and plan on ordering some supplies today. You are an excellent teacher, affirming and patient.  Lisa DiScenza

 

Tennessee Workshops were held in Nashville at the Coronado Club House.