Transform books, old or new, into art objects. The book becomes a canvas, a sculpture or a reliquary of personally meaningful content. Draw inspiration from the book’s author or content, or purely use the book as a structure. Incorporate paper cutting, collage, bookmaking and other processes. Cristina will have books on hand, or bring your own, along with small objects and images to include. Sunday, March 17, 2019 from 10am to 4pm at The Eliot School, JP, Boston with book artist, Cristina Hajosy.
Read the rest of this post...Intermediate Photography – Eliot School – Winter 2019
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, March 5 – April 9, 2019
Read the rest of this post...Flag Books Workshop – Eliot School – Sunday, March 3
Flag books have wonderful sculptural possibilities. With multiple angles of view, they provide interesting double narrative potentials, contrasting viewpoints, or “yin and yang”, if you will. Viewers enjoy the visual movement and performative qualities of flag books. They beg the viewer to play and to keep interacting with the artwork. There so many approaches to content. Excellent for creative poetry, wish lists, sweet nothings, photographs, abstract designs, and more! Sunday, March 3, 2019 from 9:30am to 12:30pm with Cristina Hajosy at The Eliot School, JP, Boston.
Read the rest of this post...Paste Papers Workshop – Eliot School – Sunday, February 17
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, February 17, 2019 from 10am to 2pm at the Eliot School in Jamaica Plain, Boston.
Read the rest of this post...One-day Paste Paper Workshop – Eliot School, JP – Sunday, November 25
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...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
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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.
Read the rest of this post...JP Flea – Outdoor Market – Eliot School yard – Sunday, September 30
Join Cristina on Sunday, September 30th from noon to 5pm in the yard of the Eliot School for the JP Flea. This semi-annual marketplace has an exciting array of vendors with art, artisan goods for the home, gifts, and antiques for creative souls. Hajosy Arts will feature hand-marbled designs on paper, books, art supplies, home decor, and apparel. Special selection of Mid-Century Modern dishes and serving pieces from her Dansk collection will be available, as well.
Read the rest of this post...Jamaica Plain Open Studios 2018 – September 22 and 23 – Eliot School Faculty Showcase
My favorite time of year! The end of summer warmth combined with the crisp morning welcome of the fall. This weekend starts my open studio/art fair/craft market season. Get an early start to your holiday and gift shopping. Find the perfect art work for your home. Jamaica Plain Open Studios. Saturday, September 22 and Sunday, September 23, 2018 from 11am to 6pm. I’ll be inside the Eliot School with my fellow faculty artists. Drop by for a visit!
Read the rest of this post...Taking Better Pictures – Beginning Photography Workshop – Eliot School – Fall 2018
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. The Eliot School, 253 Armory St., Jamaica Plain, Boston.
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