Wednesdays, March 4 – 25 / 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: 15 and up

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.

Saturday, January 24 / 10:30 am – 4:30 pm

Great collage combines elements of both structure and free association. Using Katherine’s legendary paper collection and a collaging technique guaranteed to produce fabulous compositions, we will create an edition of collaborative handmade books. In this fun class, you’ll learn ways to both “banish your inner editor” releasing creative play, and then to reign it in, creating a balanced composition.

Instructor: Katherine Case

Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels

Required Supplies: 

• pencil
• ruler
• x-acto knife
• 1″ glue brush 
• a selection of images, paper scraps, ephemera and other collage elements to incorporate into your compositions

Instructor: Katherine Case

Saturday, February 7 / 10:30 am – 4:30 pm

This hardcover journal has an attractive opening in the center of the spine to better show off your hand stitching and signatures. The elegant bookcloth covers, end papers and eclectic assortment of inner pages make this a beautiful, personalized book.

Instructor: Katherine Case

Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels

Required Supplies: 

• pencil
• ruler
• x-acto knife
• 1″ glue brush
• bone folder
• scissors
• paper or small collage elements you would like to incorporate into your book

An excellent introduction to the tools, techniques and resources of bookbinding, we will create three different non-adhesive book structures: an accordion book, a single signature chapbook and a book from a single sheet of paper. After this class you’ll have the tools and know-how to begin making journals, artists’ books, chapbooks and more.

Instructor: Katherine Case

Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels

Required Supplies: Pencil, 18” metal ruler, Xacto knife (#10), Bookbinding Awl, Bone folder, scissors, medium binder clips, glue stick.

NOTE: Please bring a sack lunch.

Class Meets: Wednesday August 13 and Thursday August 14

Experiment with dyes and papers to create wonderful cards personalized cards in this two-day workshop. Emploring a sense of freedom and discovery students will embrace the fluid nature of colored inks to create one-of-a-kind mixed-media cards. Students will explore basic paper handling techniques and will learn to prepare and dye their cards. Dyes, papers, cards and envelopes are included with course registration.

Instructor: Carol Pallesen

Ages: 15 and Up / All Levels C

Required Supplies: Bone folder, pencil, ruler, eraser, rubber gloves (to keep dyes from staining cuticles!)

Instructor: Katherine Case