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2014 Workshops & Retreats

5 Days, 3 Instructors,
and 1 Incredible Experience

Little Leather Booklace & Long, Tall Book of Days
ReMe-Ocracoke
May 5^th – 10^th – Ocracoke Island, NC
SOLD OUT

Join me, Jean Skipper, and Jodi Ohl as we enjoy 5 days of creative immersion on beautiful Ocracoke Island in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. Discover the unique culture; make friends, be inspired by intimate artistic workshops, create memories, laugh over meals together, immerse yourself in engaging special events, and more!  Our FAQ page provides a look at everything that is a part of the ReMe Experience.  ReMe-Ocracoke is an all inclusive event, outside of your transportation to and from the event location.  We’ll have you covered:  meals, lodging, classes, materials, tools, local flavor, and memories many!  

Come as you are, and leave Rested - Relaxed - Renewed!

Highly moveable,
mesmerizing books

Long MAY You Wave
May 31^st – 10am – 4pm
Jerry’s Artarama, Raleigh, NC

  

An ideal structure for book makers of any skill level, the flag book lends itself well to all manner of visual merriment – travel journal, photo album, ticket stub collector, or anything else that you like to save!  In this class, we will employ the flag book as a color wheel as we explore the versatility of SoHo Acrylics and Colored Pencils.  We will venture into surface design as we pattern our own papers to create the ‘flags’ for our books – this portion of the class will provide myriad techniques for using acrylics as water media.  Construction of the book form will reveal the true simplicity behind this magical structure!  As we build the book itself, we will see the ease with which this form can be modified to virtually ANY size.  Instructor will provide various materials for use as exhibited in technique demos, templates for cutting ‘flags’, a detailed handout, and “perfect palettes.”

A story told
in images and texture

Mixed Media Triptych
Sunday, June 29th – 10am – 4pm
Jerry’s Artarama, Raleigh, NC

Stretch out and get comfortable!  Let your vision e-x-p-a-n-d as we work across multiple substrates to create a vision in three parts.  In this class, we will explore the use of text and texture as unifying elements of collage in the triptych form.  Various techniques for adding texture will be demonstrated as we build layers of color and visual interest across three canvases.  Completion will yield 3 pieces of visually unified art that will ‘work’ as individual pieces, or as a single work comprised of 3 elements.  Various methods of connection will be discussed & displayed.  Instructor will provide a variety of materials for use as exhibited in technique demos, along with gesso (white & black), assorted collage materials, and a detailed handout.

This form offers endless possibilities!
Stick around for Part 2
with Ophelia Staton

Tag-Team Art Journaling

Pt. 1:  Build
Sunday, August 3rd – 10am – 1pm
Jerry’s Artarama, Raleigh, NC

We will team up with the incredible Ophelia Staton for a Big, 1-2 Combo*!  To begin the day, we will create an interactive art journal (folding flaps, perky pockets, and fly-outs)!  This versatile structure is based on the fabulously adaptable Stonehenge paper – 100% cotton, moulde made right here in the US!  Our book, with all its kinetic features, will be constructed from a single sheet of this luxuriant paper – marketed as a printmaking paper, but ideally suited to light washes, stamping, markers, pencils, and pen & ink work.  A nifty, two-color sewing adds strength as well as visual flair!  Instructor will provide awl, needles, assorted decorative papers for cover embellishment, and a detailed handout.

*Tag Team Art Journaling – Pt. 2 , with Ophelia Staton
  is a separate class, and requires another Registration

A perfect place for a favorite
poem or song lyrics

Storytelling in the Round

Non-Traditional Book Forms 101
Saturday, September 20^th – 10am – 4pm
Jerry’s Artarama, Raleigh, NC

When is a book more than a book?  In this instance, when it becomes something straight out of an M.C. Escher illustration!  We will explore the Spiral Fold form, and the many creative uses for it.  Strathmore 400 Series Drawing Paper will serve as the substrate, ideal for folding and working with ink and colored pencils for lettering.  Instructor will provide assorted adhesives, decorative paper for outer covers, template for lettering practice, and a detailed handout. 

5 Days, 3 Instructors,
and 1 Incredible Experience

Little Leather Booklace & Long, Tall Book of DaysReMe-Ocracoke
October 20^th – 25^th  – Ocracoke Island, NC

Join me, Jean Skipper, and Jodi Ohl as we enjoy 5 days of creative immersion on beautiful Ocracoke Island in the Outer Banks of North Carolina.  The Outer Banks in the fall is a truly wonderful time of year to enjoy the tranquility of the surroundings.  We are thrilled to be returning to Ocracoke in October!  Our FAQ page provides a look at everything that is a part of the ReMe Experience.  We only have a few spots left for this event.  You can secure yours by clicking on the PayPal button in the upper left of the Home page to make your deposit.  ReMe-Ocracoke is an all inclusive event, outside of your transportation to and from the event location.  We’ll have you covered:  meals, lodging, classes, materials, tools, afternoon cocktails, local flavor, and memories galore!  Let us show you why ReMe is more than just a Retreat, it’s an Experience.



NOTE:  All class titles and photo captions are live links to the corresponding place of purchase.  Visit each link to see Supply Lists and Kit Fees (where applicable).  If you would like additional information, please e-mail me:  parrowood@gmail.com.  
See you in class! 

 - pla

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