Classes

Does your Organization need an Instructor for a Special Event of Creative Fun? Is your Group tired of meetings that only involve lectures and slide shows? Why not give yourselves a treat by offering a change of pace session with Artist-Instructor Pat Buckley.

Pat will come to your meeting place and teach you to make beautifully crafted items. Choose from her menu of classes and prepare to express your inner artist.

And you don't need a group. Pat also does classes for individuals and small gatherings.

Class size may range from one to ten. For more information or to schedule a class, call Pat at 412-683-0556.

List of Classes:

Bookbinding I
Quick and simple pamphlet journal with decorative paper cover and textured pages and beaded closure. click to view example

Bookbinding II
Intricately patterned Japanese Stab bindings in the four traditional styles. Beautiful and simpler than they look.
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Bookbinding III
A photo album or guest book bound with silky ribbon or fanciful fibers.
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Bookbinding IV
A great journal with made with hardback covers. It's just the right size for your purse or backpack.
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Bookbinding V
A bit more advanced binding using the Coptic style.

Altered Books
Rejuvenate an old book by giving it a fresh interior of creative collage.

Silly Sisters
Make your own shrink-plastic and wire-haired friend to wear on your lapel.