book making – Crafts for Wellbeing

Student Showcase: Accordion Flag Book Workshops

ByCrafts for Wellbeing 7 July 202320 July 2023

I had a fantastic two mornings yesterday and today with the groups that Angela Reed of Creative Calligraphy runs in South Shields. I showed everyone how to make an accordion flag book, which is a fun structural book, that’s great for putting on display. I took plenty of art materials with me, and everyone got creative…

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Studio blog: February 2023 round up video

ByCrafts for Wellbeing 3 March 2023

This month’s vlog concentrates on lino carving and printing, and making a journal. I share a couple of lino carving and printing tips, and go through the process of binding a journal. The measurements for the components for the journal are:Fabric: 24cm x 13cmDecorative paper: 2 x A5 sheets, 21cm x 14.8cmCardboard: 2 sheets, 18cm…