Chonky Watercolor Sketchbook NEW! In-Store Class Apr 12

Chonky Watercolor Sketchbook NEW! In-Store Class
Saturday, April 12, 10:30-3:30pm
Instructor: Kristen Lewis
Limit: 6 students. All participants must be 15 years or older.

Class Details

“Chonky”? It’s a playful variation on “chunky”, but with the added connotation of something endearing. “Chonky” is the perfect way to describe this new book from local artist Kristen Lewis – it’s heftier than average and totally endearing! It’s also a perfect introduction to multi-needle binding.  

To provide an easy understanding of the multi-needle technique, Kristen guides you through binding using the 2-needle coptic stitch. Instead of wrestling with the four, six, or more needles necessary for more complex stitching, you’ll work with only two – a satisfying way to get acquainted with manipulating and switching between needles. For a simple but striking variation, use two different colors of waxed linen thread, highlighting the ‘braided’ look of your stitch.

Kristen thoughtfully focused on shape and scale when designing this project. Plump watercolor paper and more signatures accentuates the shape of the stitch and provides repeat opportunities to practice sewing! The chonky aesthetic is complete with rounded corners and an elastic enclosure strap to keep all your sketchbook marvelousness contained. 

In short, the chonky watercolor sketchbook is unconventional – a rare bird among more common handbound books. You’ll leave class with a solid understanding of multi-needle binding, and with a beautiful book that’s a blank canvas for future creative explorations.

An email will be sent to participants the Monday before the class. Classes with homework may receive pre-class info earlier.  No email? Double check the email address you entered when you registered and your SPAM folder. Due to SPAM filters and inbox settings, we cannot guarantee you will see, read, or open these emails. Two Hands Paperie assumes no responsibility for non-attendance of a class. Contact twohandsclasses@gmail.com with any class questions and see our Class Policies page for more information. 

Class Materials

Please bring the following materials:

• Snacks, water bottle, something to eat during the short lunch break
• Optional: apron or wear clothes that can get messy

Class Materials Include:

• All bookbinding tools + scissors, glue, thread, awls, etc
  
• Templates, handouts & information
  
• Bookboard covers, decorative paper, hardware, elastic, etc
  
• Prepared watercolor page paper
  

Class Refund/Cancellation Policy

Cancellations made up to 14 days prior to the first class meeting will be refunded or, at the participant's option, used to pay for another class. Two Hands Paperie will retain a $10 processing fee for EACH class cancelled by a participant. After 14 days, there is no refund or credit. In addition, the fee for a class cancelled within this 14-day timeframe by a participant cannot be transferred to pay for another class. These policies are to ensure that teachers are compensated for their investment in materials and in time spent preparing for the class. We reserve the right to cancel a class if fewer than 3 students enroll 48 hours prior to the scheduled class time. If for any reason Two Hands Paperie cancels a class, students will be called at the phone number on file and refunded the FULL class fee.

Instructor Bio

Kristen Law Lewis was bitten by the book-bug in the last semester of her undergrad Studio Art studies at University of Colorado. She’s made all kinds of books since - founding Papercuts Press in 2005. She later pursued artifact conservation, a second love, and earned a degree in Museum Studies. Kristen mixes her time between sculpture, bookmaking, teaching, and caring for museum collections. She has taught bookbinding classes since 2007 and brings a gentle, engaging, and informative approach to guiding class projects.

"My work is largely driven by materials and process. I love the challenge of physically incorporating something special into what I make. Upcycling, repurposing, and reducing waste are key interests in my studio practice. I think a lot about where things come from, and where they are going. I'm enamored with material objects - modifying their past significance to construct a relevance for them today."

Read Two Hands Paperie’s Artist Interview with Kristen

Visit her website at papercutspress.com