Programs for Adults
(16+ years)

At A Glance

Spring & Summer 2020 
(Work in Progress)
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3-D Star & Tunnel Books 
Elissa Campbell
Rescheduled Date:
Mon & Tues:  July 20 & 21
5-7:30PM

Japanese Bookbinding
Elissa Campbell
Rescheduled Dates:
Mon & Tues:  June 29 & 30
5:30-7:30PM
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Class Details

We hope that you, your family and friends are in good health. 
 
This summer season, with consideration of public health issues, we will be testing some new approaches to SPA art classes.  For example, we will offer several “small batch” classes in the Classroom space and an outdoors painting or drawing activity.
 
The “small batch” classes will limit enrollment to 3 or 4 students with their art instructor, providing appropriate social distancing for health safety.  Additionally, the “small batch” classes will provide for dynamic, social interactions in our Classroom and extra attention from our skilled instructors for participating students.  These “small batch” classes will be priced higher than our classes in past seasons, but we will work hard to continue making them accessible to many.  We may decide to have several sessions of the same class (with fewer students in each session).
 
Students and instructors are expected to wear face masks or coverings, wash up, stay home if feeling under the weather, and respect the need to maintain at least 6 feet distance between others.
 
Please call us at 479-7069 to discuss any questions or concerns that you may have.
 
We look forward to continuing our work to inspire creativity!

Spring & Summer 2020
(Work in Progress)

3-D Star & Tunnel Books 
Elissa Campbell
Rescheduled Date:
Mon & Tues:  July 20 & 21
5-7:30PM
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These beautiful, three-dimensional books are sure to capture the imagination!  Don’t let the appearance of these books fool you – they’re much easier to create than it looks.

Participants will create the books from layers of paper and collage materials.  The star book opens up completely to form a star shape when the covers are held back-to-back.  You can use the attached ribbon ties to secure the book when open or closed.  The tunnel book has pages suspended between two, thin folded accordions.  Openings in the pages allow you to see through the book to the back, creating layers of depth.

In this workshop, each participant will leave class with a completed book and the basic knowledge of bookbinding technique.  You will receive a detailed handout and resource list for all materials we use.  You might feel more comfortable having some previous bookbinding experience in this workshop, but it is not required.

Materials fee to the instructor:  $15.  All materials are included in the workshop fee, but feel free to bring materials for use in creating a theme/concept for your books.  Several ideas are:  Collage materials (handmade paper, fibers, fabric); Photographs (sized at least 12” wide x 5” tall.  Bring multiples of each image); Rubber stamps and pads; Markers, Pens and colored pencils; and Decorative scissors/punches.

Members $45/Non-Members $55

Elissa Campbell has been making books for the past 25 years and sells her work professionally under the business name of Blue Roof Designs.  She is a big believer in the power of using books for self-expression.  Elissa is currently chair of the Book Arts Guild of Vermont and is on the Vermont Arts Council's Teaching Artist Roster.              
http://www.blueroofdesigns.com & https://www.instagram.com/blueroofdesigns
 

Japanese Bookbinding
Elissa Campbell
Rescheduled Dates:
Mon & Tues:  June 29 & 30
5:30-7:30PM

Would you like to take a trip to Asia without getting on a plane?  In this workshop, you'll try your hand at Watoji or Japanese bookbinding. 

You'll start off by learning the Yamato Toji, a binding which uses strips of paper instead of sewing thread.  Next, four more traditional binding styles will be explored - Yotsume Toji (Four-hole Binding), Koki Toji/Kangxi (Noble Binding), Asa-No-Ha Toji (Hemp Leaf Binding) and Kikko Toji (Tortoise Shell Binding).  Time permitting, you'll also create an account book known as Daifuku Cho.

In this workshop, each participant will leave class with 5-6 books and a basic knowledge of bookbinding technique.  You will receive a detailed handout and resource list for all materials we use. 

No previous experience required – this is a great class for a beginner.  Materials fee to the instructor: $12.

Supplies (Bring them if you have them – don’t feel obligated buy anything): 

• Bone folder
• Scissors
• X-Acto Knife
• Ruler
• Awl
• Cutting Mat
• Needle

Members $35/Non-Members $45

Elissa Campbell has been making books for the past 25 years and sells her work professionally under the business name of Blue Roof Designs.  She is a big believer in the power of using books for self-expression.  Elissa is currently chair of the Book Arts Guild of Vermont and is on the Vermont Arts Council's Teaching Artist Roster.              
http://www.blueroofdesigns.com & https://www.instagram.com/blueroofdesigns/

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+More classes and activities coming soon!

*NOTE:  Youths ages 16 and older may take Adult classes; a $10-$20 discount is provided to students 16-19 years of age for Adult classes.​

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SPA REFUND POLICY:

• Cancellations at least 9 days before first class:  Refund for full paid amount minus $10 registration fee OR 100% credit towards a future class.
• Cancellations that occur within 8 days before the first class:  50% refund minus $10 registration fee OR 50% credit towards a future class.
• Cancellations after the first class, but before second class:  50% refund of remaining class tuition OR 75% credit towards future class.
• Full refund if SPA cancels.  Credits towards future classes must be used within 12 months of date of cancellation. 

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REGISTER ONLINE:

Send us an email with the participant's name, address and phone number.
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