Sunday, August 27 / 10 am – 5 pm

In this introductory class, student will gain a basic understanding of history, techniques, tools and styles of European marbling. Students will get hands on experience of all aspects of marbling from paper priming and preparatory mixing of water medium and paints, to the creation of classical patterns. Specific attention will be given to learning how to obtain particular designs using a diverse array of rakes and combs. Students will have ample time for experimentation with guidance from the instructors. All materials included with registration.

Instructor: Pietro and Vanessa Accardi
Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels

Thursday, August 10 / 10 am – 5 pm

This extension of our popular Introduction to Paper Marbling workshop will help students take their marbling skills to the next level as they learn to marble on fabric that can be used for covering books and boxes.

Students will begin the day by working on marbling skills with the introduction of marbling on fabric. With the instructor’s guidance, they will work on new patterns with an eye for nuance. The main focus will be on marbling fabric to create book cloth, and techniques for other textile uses will also be discussed. At the end of the day, the instructor will demonstrate how to prepare pieces of marbled cloth for use in bookbinding. Students will leave with their own stack of 15 marbled fabric pieces.

This workshop is open to beginners and will build on the skills learned in Introduction to Paper Marbling for returning students.  All materials provided with registration.

Instructor: Pietro and Vanessa Accardi
Ages: Adults (15+) / Opening to new and returning students

Tuesday – Thursday, June 13 – 15 / 9 am – 3 pm

Create beautiful books and cards using the Javanese tradition of batik. With tjanting tools in hand, participants will dip into melted wax and draw lines, shapes, and letters on papers which will later be brightly painted with dyes. Wax will be ironed out, and the papers are then ready for measuring, cutting, and folding into unique projects. Adding words comes next with the introduction and practice of a monoline alphabet style. You will be delighted with the process and your artworks!

Instructor: Carol Pallesen
Ages: Adults (15+) / All levels

Supply List:

• Pencil
• Eraser & sharpener
• Bone folder
• Ruler (12″ or 18″ metal, cork-backed ruler)
• Watercolor and/or sumi brushes (whatever you have, in a variety of sizes)
• Inexpensive brushes in 1″ and/or 2″ size (available in hardware stores for less than a dollar)
• X-acto knife and cutting surface
• Scissors
• Water jar
• Gloves (if you’re concerned about dye stains on your hands; they wash off in a day or so)
• An old rag, and/or an old sponge
• Wear grubbies and/or apron
• Pigma pen (01 black; other colors and brands are fine)
• Practice paper (a few sheets about 8½″ x 11″ or 9″ x 12″, thin enough to see guidelines through; I like Strathmore 300 Sketch)
• An extra-fine gold and/or silver metallic pen
• Any line drawings or patterns which you might find inspiring while you make your wax lines on the papers (I’ll bring some ideas to share with you)
• One full roll of paper towels
• Scratch paper (about 40 – 50 sheets of 8½” x 11” or a bit larger, used computer or xerox paper: reduce, recycle, reuse!)
• A shoe box lid or similar (helpful to carry dyes on lid from my table to yours in the classroom)
• Pointed nib and nib holder (such as a Nikko G or Zebra nib)
• Gold, silver, and/or white gouache and mixing dish
• Two sheets of Arches text wove paper, 26″ x 40″
• Water container to rinse out brushes (large yogurt or similar plastic container; lightweight and you can pack other items in it for travel)
• Glue stick (I like UHU)
• Cutting surface: about 8″ x 10″ or 9″ x 12″ (self-healing mat or scrap of matboard or whatever you have)

Please contact Carol, 775-329-6983 or email carol.pallesen@gmail.com with supply questions or if you need to borrow something.

Tuesday – Thursday, August 22 – 24 / 10 am – 3 pm

Beginners and intermediate printmakers alike will enjoy this project-based approach to linoleum-cut printmaking. Learn several techniques for multicolor printing as well as how to carve simple, beautiful patterns and images into linoleum. We will print using Japanese hand printing techniques and on the etching press. Students will be able to work from their own images at their own pace. Katherine will cover strategies for working with key blocks and tint blocks, developing pattern and choosing images that lend themselves especially well to this process. Students will complete this class with a small edition of handcut prints. You’ll learn all about the tools, techniques and resources you need to be begin linoleum carving and printing at home.

Supply list: Pencil, any 5×7 black and white images (photocopies or laser prints) you may be interested in using for a print (some will also be provided), linoleum or wood carving tools if you have them. All other materials are included with your registration.

Instructor: Katherine Case
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Tuesdays, October 18 – November 15 / 6 – 9 pm

This beautiful, clear, and simple style of calligraphic writing is based on a circular “o.” The analysis of these lovely rounded shapes is a great place for students to begin a calligraphy education or to improve and refine skills for those who have previously studied lettering. Students will artfully letter minuscule and majuscule forms with pen and ink on paper to illustrate words.

Instructor: Carol Pallesen
Ages: Adult (15+)

Required Supplies:

Notebook (optional), 3mm Brause nib, nib holder, Higgins Eternal Ink, ink dishes (small to hold ink, larger to hold small dish), paper (Strathmore 300 Series Sketch 9×12″ tapebound), rag, apron, baby wipes.

If you have any questions regarding these supplies, please call Carol Pallesen directly (775 329-6983) and she will be able to assist you.

Wednesdays, October 12 – November 16 / 6 – 9 pm

Make lots of handmade books! In this condensed version of Katherine’s week-long undergraduate course, we will create an array of different book structures: hard cover, soft cover, single and multiple signature books, easy folded books and Asian bindings. We’ll cover every aspect of bookbinding from A to Z, and students will finish with the tools, techniques and resources needed to start bookbinding at home. 

Instructor: Katherine Case
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels 

Supply List: 
Metal ruler, bone folder, bookbinding awl, X-acto knife, pencil, a few medium and small binder clips, double-stick tape, 1″ glue brush. All other materials are included with your registration.

Saturday, July 23 / 10:30 am – 4:30 pm

Learn to carve simple, beautiful patterns or images in linoleum and print them using Japanese hand printing techniques. The botanical images we’ll be working with in this class lend themselves especially well to this versatile printmaking process. Found images can be transformed into vibrantly layered compositions using Katherine’s easy transfer and carving techniques. Everyone will leave with a small edition of botanical prints. You’ll learn all about the tools, techniques and resources you need to be begin linoleum carving and printing at home. *Supply list.

Instructor: Katherine Case
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

Monday – Wednesday, July 18 – 20 / 10 am – 3 pm

Make lots of handmade books! In this condensed version of Katherine’s weeklong undergraduate course, we will create an array of different book structures–hard cover, soft cover, single and multiple signature books, easy folded books and Asian bindings. We’ll cover every aspect of bookbinding from A to Z, and everyone will finish with the tools, techniques and resources needed to start bookbinding at home. 

Instructor: Katherine Case
Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels 

Supply List: 
Metal ruler, bone folder, bookbinding awl, X-acto knife, pencil, a few medium and small binder clips, double-stick tape, 1″ glue brush. All other materials are included with your registration.

Tuesday – Thursday, June 14 – 16 / 9 am – 2 pm

Enjoy the process as we decorate and paint paper to be bound into a Middle Ages style book, with a soft leather wrap-around cover and exposed stitching. We will discuss medieval working methods and materials. Our  beautiful contemporary books of hours can be used as journals to contain words closest to our hearts.

Instructor: Carol Pallesen
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels

• bone folder
• rulers (36-48″ long if you have one (we can share) plus a 12-18″ metal cork-backed ruler)
• pencil & eraser
• notebook (if you wish to take notes in class)
• brushes (1″ and 3″ inexpensive hardware store variety–nude wooden handles and natural/pure bristles)
• large watercolor or sumi brushes
• 3 or 4 wooden chopsticks
• 3 or 4 plastic spoons
• 2 or 3 small jars or yogurt cups (with lids)
• 1 or 2 larger containers with lids (such as 16 or 32 oz. cottage cheese or yogurt containers, or glass jars)
• 1 roll of paper towels
• 1 small bucket or another large yogurt container (at least 32 oz.–for water)
• 60 sheets of scratch paper (8.5 x 11″ or larger, such as used computer or xerox paper)
• 1 or 2 sponges
• small spray bottle (optional)
• rubber gloves (optional)
• apron (and wear grubbies)
• a few rubber or sponge stamps or other texturizing/patterning tools (optional–I’ll be bringing some to share)
• triangle (12″ 30-60–I’ll bring some to share)
• package of Dritz or similar tapestry needles, size/no. 18/22
• needle nose pliers (we can share)
• needle awl (we can share)

Please bring a lunch or money to purchase lunch. 

Questions on supplies? Call Carol Pallesen: 323-8930

Tuesdays, March 1 – 29 / 6 – 9 pm

Explore Italic’s fluency and versatility with pen and ink. In this five-week class we will construct formal Italic minuscules, majuscules and numerals. In addition to presentation and practice of these elegant and useful letter-forms, we will discuss tools, media and papers. For beginners and those that would like to renew your Italic hand!

Supply List:

• 1 ½ and 3mm Brause pen nibs and pen holder
• Higgins Eternal Ink (black)
• Strathmore 300 Series Sketch Pad with tape top, 9×12”
• Dishes for ink
• Rag
• Baby Wipes

Instructor: Carol Pallesen
Ages: Adult (15+) / All Levels