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MIXED MEDIA & BOOK ARTS
HARDBACK BOOK BINDING
Learn a new skill...bookbinding! From start to finish, construct a small hardback book, ready for your own journal entries, drawings, photographs, etc. Learn techniques for customizing book sizes to suit your unique needs. Materials list provided upon registration.
$81 Bravo member / $93 non-member Materials fee $8
Monday, January 16 9am – 3pm
Wednesday, February 29 9am – 3pm
Thursday, April 26 9am – 3pm
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ALTERED BOOK
Transform an ordinary hard cover book into an original art piece using mixed media. Paint on the book, add things such as postcards letters, jewelry, found objects, drawings, text, pockets and niches to hold tags or ephemera. Cut, tear, glue, fold, paint, adhere, stamp, drill, bolt. Make a whole new work of art out of it. Materials list provided upon registration.
$42 Bravo member / $48 non-member Materials fee $10
Monday, February 20 6 – 9pm
Tuesday, March 20 6 – 9pm
Monday, April 16 6 – 9pm
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GOTHIC CALLIGRAPHY aka Blackletter or Old English
Books were handmade and written in Gothic calligraphy from the middle ages to the revolution of the printing of the Gutenberg Bible. The historic and versatile Gothic lettering style is strong and rhythmic. It’s surprisingly easy to learn. Pre-lined paper and taught in family letters will enable you to write the Gothic alphabet by the end of class. Class includes simple Gothic calligraphy projects, hand-outs that include exemplars, decorative variations, numbers, suggested reference books and websites, and samples of Gothic calligraphy ranging from mediaeval to modern applications.
$55 Bravo member / $63 non-member Materials fee $5
Wednesday, January 18 11am – 3pm
Sunday, February 12 1 – 5pm
Saturday, March 17 1 – 5pm
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DAY AT THE BLEACH
Combine the effects of drawing and lettering with bleach on luscious black paper embellished with pastels, color pencils and gold. The results are dramatic and visually exciting Demonstrations include learning how to build texture, working with pastels, and various effects with bleach. Personal attention and an opportunity to play and express yourself in a different medium allows you to see your art in a fresh new way. Wear old clothes and/or apron. Feel free to bring supplies you would like to experiment with. Complete a minimum of two pieces of frame-able art.
$55 Bravo member / $63 non-member Materials fee $10
Saturday, January 14 1 – 5pm
Sunday, March 11 1 – 5pm
Friday, April 13 1 – 5pm
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GROOVY PAINTED PAPERS
Create decorative painted papers covered in ribbons, swirls and textures of color. Bring an attitude for fun and a curiosity for exploration of colors and shapes and a desire to let go and paint like Jackson Pollack! Introduction exercises warm you up and quickly get you started. Each groovy painted paper created is an original work of art achieved by the individual movements of your arm, wrist and hand. The more you do, the more inspired, confident and experimental you become. Ideal for book covers, cards and boxes. All materials and supplies and project patterns included. Feel free to bring tools that make textural marks, canvas bags, aprons, etc. No previous experience required.
$55 Bravo member / $63 non-member Materials fee $10
Saturday, January 28 1 – 5pm
Tuesday, February 28 1 – 5pm
Sunday, April 22 1 – 5pm
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COLLAGED VALENTINE
Assemble beautiful papers, stickers, ribbon, hearts, doilies and lace with images and words from magazines, books, love letters, etc to create a sweet Valentine message for your loved one.
$38 Bravo member / $44 non-member Materials fee $5
Sunday, February 12 9am – 12pm
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MARDI GRAS MASK
Purple, Green and Gold. Mardi Gras masks are vibrant, sparkling and designed to show off your individuality and flare. Embellish your mask with sequins, glitter, paint, beads and feathers and wear your personalized mask to the dance, the parade or down in New Orleans. Laissez Les Bon Temps Rouler!
$42 Bravo member / $48 non-member Materials fee $12
Monday, February 13 6 – 9pm
Bravo School of Art • 2690 Historic Decatur Rd Studio 206 San Diego CA 92106 • 619-223-0058
