Art Camp 2007I am so excited!
I am going back to art camp at Anderson Ranch for a week of book binding but this year Melanie is coming with me! We leave this weekend for our vacation of art in beautiful Snowmass, Colorado.
We are taking a class called Wooden Books where we get to learn ancient binding techniques and create at least two books from scratch.
This workshop will immerse you in the world of historical bookbinding. Participants will make an Ethiopian-style binding, a structure developed as early as the 4th century. The fact that some of these books are still around is a testament to their sturdiness. After creating a miniature paste-board model with papyrus covers, you will construct a sewn-board Coptic binding. The elegant sewn structure, combined with wooden covers, opens a wide range of possibilities for both the beginner and the advanced bookbinder. Using simple hand tools, you will drill, shape, and smooth your book covers. Finishing includes sealing wooden covers with milk paint and a coating of wax and adding a leather closure. As time allows, your instructor will share various features he includes in his own bindings and sculptural books.
We will be back on Friday August 1st which is a very special day. It is Emmitt's 12th birthday!
Please come back and wish him a happy birthday next Friday, and I will show you lots of pictures of camp when I get back. :)
Have a great week!
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Oh, have a great time at camp!!!!
The camp sounds fantastic. Have fun!!! And happy pre-birthday to little Emmitt!!!!!
How fun! Can't wait to see what you create. Have a great time. :)
No way is Emmitt going to be 12! We don't believe it! He doesn't look a day over 5!
Have a great time! We hope we get to see your finished project!
Love ya lots
Maggie and Mitch
any art vacation sounds like a great one! I'll miss your comments while you are gone!
Have a great time, Melissa! Maisie and I will miss you...but can't wait to see what you create and bring back! xox
Have a great time at Art Camp, sounds like so much fun... and I am wishing Emmitt an early HAPPY BIRTHDAY since I will be away when you get back.
Wow!!! Awesome stuff! Have a wonderful, fun and CREATIVE time! :)
Have a great Art camp! Sounds like fun! Hope you will have a great time and learn new fun things.
I 'll try to visit Emmitt the 1st of August to wish this little lion a happy birthday! I will come home that day from Shanghai, so if I happen to forget, give him a hug in advance
Have fun! You are such a lucky girl!
The workshop sounds FABOO! And the location sounds just as swell! Have a very creative and relaxing time!
I'm soooo jealous! I wish I could go with you guys! I was in Snowmass a few years ago in March.... I bet it's pretty in August! Have a great time!
Howie wants to know if there will be FOOD at the camp. If so, he would like an application for next year, assuming they allow pugs, that is! Can't wait to see what you create. Have fun Melissa!!
xxoo
Wow, have a wonderful trip Melissa and I'm happy to hear your sister is going as well..so glad you can take this book binding workshop together. I hope you'll have work to show when you return.
Have a BALL at Art camp. We will definitely be there for Emmitt's Birthday Party. Lucky's is coming up after that!
Roxy
Hi Melissa...I just got back and you're heading on vaca!
I had a blast and was sad to hear that you still didn't get your stuff in the mail...
you can get a sneak peek on my blog and I bet you can guess which mini painting is yours...lol
I hope you get it soon! everyone else has recieved their stuff....
hugs
Diana
Hi Melissa - I hope you are having a good time at camp! I know you won't be back for a while, but when you get back, check out our latest blog for details on the first Project Dogway challenge. You'll still have time to submit something - and this one will be super easy for you and Emmitt :)
Oh it came! My package came today. I love the pendants. I'm going to use the heart one on a scrapbook I think. I might have to order another though LOL so I can wear it as a necklace too, it's my fav. out of the two. Love the card too, totally going to put that in a frame!
Kinsey and I can't wait for Emmitt's birthday. We think Kinsey shares his birth date! We don't know for sure because I got Kinsey in the Bird Bazaar in Istanbul and my vet said that they lied to me about how old she was. So we chose August 1st. We'll definately be there for the party!
You are going to have such a great time! We will all miss you, but we look forward to seeing what you've created at art camp. Happy Birthday, in advance, to Emmitt.
Can't wait to see what you create. Happy Birthday Emmitt!
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