Hand-bound books create unique formats for presenting photography, prints, and mixed media artworks. Learn techniques for both soft-bound and hard-bound versions of this flexible book structure. The name comes from the 2-needle stitching that crosses back and forth between the signatures or folded sections of the book interior. Decorative papers, book cloths and bead selections will be available in class. All levels welcome. Sunday, November 24, 2019 from 10am to 2pm with book artist, Cristina Hajosy.
Read the rest of this post...Friday Night Paper Marbling with Tapas – Nov 22 and Dec 13 – Hajosy Arts
Join Cristina Hajosy for an art workshop exploring the decorative art of paper marbling. We’ll focus on Turkish-style marbling. This method, “Ebru”, can produce lovely figurative designs of fish, flowers, birds, and abstract shapes or go with the traditional combed patterns. Your floating designs may be free-form, combed, or even blown. Paper Marbling with Tapas from 6-10pm at Hajosy Arts, Canton, Mass. Friday, November 22 and Friday, December 13.
Read the rest of this post...Holiday Open Studio – Hajosy Arts, Canton – Saturday, November 30
23rd Annual Holiday Open Studio! Cristina Hajosy will be opening her home and studio on Saturday, November 30, 2019 from Noon to 10pm. Join her for some holiday cheer and an opportunity to get some of your holiday shopping out of the way while supporting a local artist!
Read the rest of this post...Book Arts for Printmakers and Photographers – Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2019 – Hajosy Arts
This all-day workshop takes the bookmaking process from start to finish with a focus on book structures especially suited for prints and photographs. Join Cristina in her Canton studio, Wednesday, November 13, 2019 from 10am to 4pm. All materials, technique handouts, and lunch included.
Read the rest of this post...Photography Projects Workshop – Eliot School, JP – starts Tuesday, Oct. 22
Personal photography projects are an excellent way to develop your personal visual style. Start a new project or continue with an ongoing concept. After a review of basic photographic principles, camera controls and creative photo tips, a series of personalized assignments and visual exercises will complement group and one-on-one critiques. 6 Tuesday evenings from 6:30-9:30pm, October 22 through December 3, 2019.
Read the rest of this post...Hajosy Arts/Vagonion at Boston Art Book Fair – Nov 8-10 at Boston Cyclorama
We’re excited for the return of the Boston Art Book Fair 2019 at Boston Center for the Arts’ Cyclorama! Hajosy Arts is proud to be an exhibitor at this show again. Get the latest volumes of her feminist zine, Vagonion, along with new stickers, adult coloring books, and tons of blank books and small editions. November 8-10, 2019
Read the rest of this post...Paste Paper Workshop – Twiggs Gallery – Boscawen, NH – Saturday, October 12
Paste Paper Workshop I’m excited to be a visiting art teacher at the Twiggs Gallery (at Cornerstone Design) in Boscawen, New Hampshire for the peak foliage season this October! Such a lovely location to visit, take an art class, visit a farm stand, or just some leaf peeping. Saturday, October 12 from 11:30-4:00 Paste paper […]
Read the rest of this post...Friday Night Paper Marbling with Tapas – October 18 – Hajosy Arts
Join Cristina Hajosy for an art workshop exploring the decorative art of paper marbling combined with some Spanish-inspired Tapas. We’ll focus on Turkish-style marbling. This method, “Ebru”, can produce lovely figurative designs of fish, flowers, birds, and abstract shapes or go with the traditional combed patterns. Your floating designs may be free-form, combed, or even blown. Paper Marbling with Tapas from 6-10pm on Friday, October 18, 2019 at Hajosy Arts, Canton, Mass.
Read the rest of this post...Marbling Silk Scarves – Sunday, October 6, 2019 – Attleboro Arts Museum
Join Cristina Hajosy for a fun day creating unique silk scarves with Turkish-style marbling at the Attleboro Arts Museum. This decorative art is both a joy in the doing and the having. The beautiful swirls and intense colors make a striking fashion accessory and lovely holiday gifts. Sunday, October 6, 2019 from 10:30am to 4:30pm at the Attleboro Arts Museum.
Read the rest of this post...Star Books Workshop – Eliot School – Sept 22
Star Books, an artist’s book workshop with Cristina Hajosy at The Eliot School. Sunday, September 22, 2019. A handmade star book can be presented as an artist’s book or as a hanging ornament. Excite viewers with the visual movement and performative qualities of this unusual book structure. Learn basic bookmaking techniques and experiment with hand-marbled papers, mixed media and collage scraps to customize your books.
Read the rest of this post...Marbling Fabric Workshop – Eliot School – Sunday, Sept 15
Marbling Fabrics as a one-day Sunday workshop at the Eliot School in Jamaica Plain, Boston with marbler Cristina Hajosy. Explore Turkish-style marbling on textiles such as ribbon, cotton, linen and silk. Combine beautiful swirls and mottling colors to create lovely, unique designs on pre-sewn scarves or on a fabric you can then use for clothing or other projects. Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 10am to 4pm.
Read the rest of this post...Taking Better Pictures – Beg. Photo Workshop – Eliot School
Understanding photography’s basics is essential to making great images. This 6-week intensive will start with basic photographic principles and camera controls and expand to composition, color theory and issues of visual perception. Exciting homework assignments will focus on your specific shooting subjects, gaining familiarity with all the camera’s buttons, and expanding your personal vision. Join photographer, Cristina Hajosy for this Tuesday evening adult workshop. September 10 to October 15, 2019 at The Eliot School’s Annex classroom, 253 Armory St., Jamaica Plain, Boston.
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