In this course, you will create a keepsake from cover to cover which will be an expression of your own mythology and genealogical background. Envision yourself collecting 2 dimensional personal items (physical and digital) which when put together will shed light on who you are and where you came from.  In this class, you will combine this personal information with painting, writing, drawing and collage to make a book unique to you. You will have the choice of working in a pre-made book or binding your pages with basic stitching and create covers. Varnishes and gloss mediums among many other materials will be discussed and learned.

SUPPLIES:
All of these items are just suggested ideas. Think about what you would like to work with.

Example: if certain books interest you you can print out book reviews, write quotes from the book, bring in pictures of places you imagine a location to look like…obsession of a topic encouraged!

• Pre-made book of your choice with unlined pages.
• YES glue (available at Jerry’s Artarama)
• Spray glue
• Fabric scraps
• A good pair of scissors
• 2 dimensional images to cut up
• Scotch tape,masking tape
• original photographs, copies of originals
• Interesting packaging
• Needle and thread
• Paper Scraps
• Nostalgia items-children’s Art, journal pages
• Paints, brushes, pencils, crayons
• Trinkets
• Old art
• And whatever else interests you!

Mari Gyorgyey is an award-winning, internationally exhibited visual artist specializing in textiles, bookmaking, printmaking, and fine art. She is a first generation Hungarian American artist working out of her studio in Norwalk, Connecticut. Györgyey is an international artist and teacher of fine arts and textile design.

Spring: 6 wks –  4/22, 4/29, 5/6, 5/13, 5/20, 6/3

Cost: $162 members $198 non-members

Please call the Guild at 203.438.8863 for more information.