Transform a forgotten book into a one of a kind journal. Learn the fundamentals of altered book art, combining mixed media and collage techniques to create a textured, layered and unique piece. This workshop will guide you through the creative process of reimagining a book into a personal art journal or visual storytelling piece. You will learn to work with different mediums and techniques each week. Perfect for all levels.

Course Outline:

• What is an altered book and its uses?
• Tools and materials overview
• Sealing, priming and preparing the pages and cover
• Exploring and experimenting with different mediums and techniques each week
• Finishing the term by creating the cover using techniques learnt during the term – layering, mark making, collage and mixed media
• Finishing touches

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand fundamentals of altered book art and its possibilities and uses
• Learn techniques including mixed media, mark making and collage
• Design and create an altered book journal
• Gain confidence to continue altering pages and developing the book as an ongoing art project or personal journal

What to bring:

• $40 kit included
• Paper scissors
• Paint brushes
• Matt medium
• Texture paste
• Acrylic paint
• Glue stick
• Paper trimmer
• Optional: Any specific photos, papers or recycled materials you would like to use in your book

About the Tutor:

'I’m Marie of The Makers Republic, a mixed media and collage artist with over 20 years of experience and a lifelong love of making. I work with paper, fabric, embroidery, paint, and more—blending textures, layers, and techniques to create pieces that are rich in colour and detail. My creative process is rooted in play and experimentation. I love giving myself permission to explore, to follow my intuition, and to make without overthinking. I’m especially drawn to materials that might otherwise be thrown away—old papers, scraps of fabric, worn-out packaging—and finding new life and beauty in them through upcycling and collage. Making, for me, is a way to connect—with myself, with materials, and with others. I’m passionate about bringing people together to share stories, spark ideas, and create in community.'

Other Information:

• To ensure resources are ready for you at the start of your course, we ask you ideally enrol at least one week before the course commences.
• All courses need a minimum number of students to run ("we try our hardest to get those") . If your course does not have enough students it will be cancelled before the commencement and you will be informed.