Altered Books (Creative Aging Workshop)

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Program Type:

Arts & Crafts, Workshop

Age Group:

Adults (Ages 19+)
This event is part of a series. Visit the first event in the series to register.
Registration for this event will be open from March 10, 2025 @ 9:00am to April 7, 2025 @ 9:00pm.

Program Description

Event Details

Group artmaking provides a unique opportunity to expand one’s knowledge while staying socially engaged. In this workshop, students will learn the key principles to making strong art with acrylic paint, collage, and cut paper while working in actual books. Each class will center upon a specific technique, this along with discussion and questions. 

During this workshop, students will...

  • utilize everyday books as a medium for creative expression
  • learn how to work collaboratively with others
  • expand their art vocabulary and strengthen their overall design skills
  • differentiate between compositions with positive and negative shapes
  • practice combining acrylic and collage techniques
  • learn how to layer artwork with unconventional mark-making and texture
  • learn how to best display their individual artworks while creating a unified exhibition
  • engage and discuss what they’ve learned with friends at a public pop-up art show, which will take place after the last workshop session in Ordway Auditorium on Thursday, March 8th 

 

This workshop is part of the Teton County Library's Creating Aging Programming Series and is only open to adult patrons 55 years of age and older.

To participate, registrants must be able to attend all workshop sessions.