Enter the world of Sculptural Artist’s Books. Saturday, January 19, 2019 from 10am to 4pm. This workshop will concentrate on Lotus, Star, and Flag books. These fascinating book structures can challenge and expand notions of bookbinding, paper arts, sculpture, photo albums, holiday decorations, jewelry… whoa! and it keeps going… origami, stationary, object d’art. Yeah, it’s a revelation. Spend the day with Cristina Hajosy at her home studio workshop. All materials, workshop handouts, and a light, fresh, vegetarian lunch are included.
Read the rest of this post...Saturday Night Paper Marbling with Tapas – January 26, 2019
January Art Playdate! 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. Marbling with Tapas from 6-10pm on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at Hajosy Arts, Canton, Mass.
Read the rest of this post...2018 Holiday Open Studio – Saturday, December 8
It’s time to think about holiday shopping! Hajosy Arts’ Holiday Open Studio provides an opportunity to support a local artist and make this a handmade holiday. Unique gift ideas, holiday cheer, and an intimate look into the print portfolios and artist’s book library of Cristina Hajosy. DJ Chris’ eclectic holiday music mix should not be missed! Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 2-11pm.
Read the rest of this post...Jamaica Plain Holiday Craft Fair – Saturday, December 1 – First Church
Get your holiday shopping started at the JP Holiday Crafts Fair! Visit Cristina at Hajosy Art’s booth for some wonderful holiday gift ideas. Show specials include hand-marbled apparel, and home decor items like placemats, lighting, and wooden bowls and platters. Hand-bound artist’s books, photo albums, and hand-printed art supplies are ready for stuffing in stockings! Saturday, December 1 from 11am to 5pm at the First Church of JP, 6 Eliot St. and Centre St.
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...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.
Read the rest of this post...Fabric Marbling Workshop – Fuller Craft Museum – Sat. October 6
Marbling is a glorious way to spend a day. Both a delight in the making, as well as the having. You’ll be amazed at the process and your creations. 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. Embrace the design experiment with a wide variety of fabrics, sizes and finishes to inspire your creativity. Join marbler, Cristina Hajosy on Saturday, October 6, 2018 from 10am to 4:30pm at Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton.
Read the rest of this post...Fuller Craft Museum – Paper Marbling Workshop – Saturday, Sept 29
The marbling experience is both mediative and creative for all skill levels and artistic interests. Be prepared for a fun, messy, fast-paced art day that is “engineered for success”. All participants will have their own marbling vat, custom color choices, and plenty of paper types. We’ll explore the historical techniques and contemporary trends in this unique form of aqueous surface decoration. Saturday, September 29, 2018 from 10am to 4:30pm at the Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton, MA with Cristina Hajosy.
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