Mixed Media Journal Binding

Join artist Melissa Ringold for a creative, hands-on workshop exploring the art of mixed media journaling. In this session, you’ll create two unique journals using a variety of materials and techniques. We’ll experiment with two non-traditional binding methods - the Safety Pin Spine and the Fabric Tape Tab - both fun, accessible, and full of possibilities for personal expression.

Along the way, we will learn more about both mixed media and the construction of a journal, answering questions such as:

• What is a signature in book binding? (Hint: it has nothing to do with signing your name.)
• What happens when I use materials that are not meant to be used together?
• Why are all the pages in a book the same width and length? Do they have to be?
• How can one page suddenly become three unbound pages, or more?
• How can I create texture on my pages or book covers?
• What are tuck spots, flaps and waterfalls?

All materials will be provided. But, if you have a pile of scrap paper or even a scrapbook paper pad that you need to use up, please feel free to bring it along. I will have plenty of paper of all kinds, but if you’ve been looking for a way to use up your stash, this is it!

Check out Melissa's website for inspiration at https://thenextpagedesigns.com/

Participants will receive 3 hours of Act 48 credit.