Paste paper is traditionally used for endpapers and book covers, offering a textural and colorful alternative to marbling. See some historical and contemporary approaches, then create your own. Start with a traditional method, then learn ways to make more creative and painterly versions. Join book artist, Cristina Hajosy in this messy, creative exploration on Sunday, November 25, 2018 from 10am to 2pm at the Eliot School in Jamaica Plain, Boston.
Read the rest of this post...Marbling Silk Scarves Workshop – Attleboro Arts Museum – Wednesday night, November 7
Join Cristina Hajosy for an evening 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. Wednesday, November 7 from 6-10pm.
Read the rest of this post...Intermediate Photography Workshop – Eliot School – Fall 2018
Expand your knowledge of photography’s basics and develop your personal visual style with photographer, Cristina Hajosy in her Intermediate Photography Workshop at the Eliot School in Jamaica Plain. Start with a review of basic photographic principles and camera controls with creative assignments and visual exercises in class. Work on personal projects and also learn from other students and contemporary photographer’s portfolios. In-class shooting will supplement the critique sessions and lectures. 6 Tuesday evenings from 6:30-9:30pm, November 6 – December 18
Read the rest of this post...Altered Books Workshop – The Eliot School, JP – Sunday, November 11
Bookmaking Workshop with Cristina Hajosy Workshop Title: Altered Books Date & Time: Sunday, November 11, 2018 from 10am to 4pm Location: The Eliot School for Fine & Applied Art, Jamaica Plain, Boston, MA Transform books, old or new, into art objects. The book becomes a canvas, a sculpture or a reliquary of personally meaningful content. Draw inspiration […]
Read the rest of this post...Marbling Fabric Workshop – Eliot School, JP – Sunday, October 21
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.
Read the rest of this post...Marbleized Shallow Wood Bowl – Collaborative Workshop – Eliot School, JP – Sept 30, Oct 14
This combo class includes turning a wooden plate and then decorating it afterward using Turkish-style marbling techniques. Start with pieces of tree limbs and trunks, make them round and take off from there. Beginners will learn basic lathe techniques while experienced students advance to the next level at their own pace. Wood will be provided in class; advanced turners may bring their own. Then decorate the bowls, creating beautiful swirls and mottling colors with marbling. Wood turning with Ken Lindgren and Marbling with Cristina Hajosy at the Eliot School. 2 Sundays, September 30 and October 14, 2018.
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