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Journal part 2

Posted on March 13, 2019 by redharparts

This is a four part workshop: “Journals and Journal Pages – Mixed Media – Drawing on Inspiration” with Janice Berkebile of Daniel Smith Seattle Store.  It’s still possible to join for the last two sessions! After making our journals during … Continue reading →

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Journal workshop

Posted on February 25, 2019 by redharparts

As usual, I arrived early and was fortunate to find an all-day parking spot at Daniel Smith mothership.  While waiting, I did a sketch of my view. After a delay due to the snow storm, today was the start of … Continue reading →

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Making sketch books

Posted on July 8, 2017 by redharparts

Today was finally the day for the rescheduled book making workshop. Frances hosted us in her studio. I first demonstrated making the book. Then I walked the group through each step together. That barely took an hour! So there was … Continue reading →

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Abandoning Art

Posted on January 19, 2016 by redharparts

I’ve not been posting many sketches recently as the weather has been unpleasant.  While our winter is not as bad as other places, chilly and wet is not conducive to watercolor sketching.  I may be a wimp in comparison to … Continue reading →

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Small books

Posted on December 15, 2015 by redharparts

I’m testing a new design by making it with a heavy craft paper cover, as I do my own sketchbooks.  These are half the size, about 5.5 x 4 inches.  I also have some pretty end papers I got from … Continue reading →

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Punch cradle

Posted on December 12, 2015 by redharparts

After a year or so of using an open telephone book as a punch cradle, I decided to get a proper one.  I’ve seen a tutorial for making one’s own out of wood but I didn’t want to get out … Continue reading →

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Another book made

Posted on November 24, 2015 by redharparts

I bought this book as a result of Janice’s recommendation at her book binding demo at Daniel Smith last weekend. I followed the directions in it to make this journal.  It’s covered with a 100% cotton fabric.  The paper is … Continue reading →

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Stab Journals

Posted on September 18, 2015 by redharparts

I spent another day at Daniel Smith Seattle in Janice Berkebile’s Stab Journal Workshop.  Her programs are always so much fun.  There were 6 of us in the small classroom and we had a good time together. Drilling through the … Continue reading →

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Stab Journal

Posted on August 23, 2015 by redharparts

On Saturday morning I attended a demo at Daniel Smith by Janice Berkebile on making Stab Journals.   She’ll do a one day workshop next month (Sept 18).    As of  Saturday afternoon, there was still space available in the workshop.  … Continue reading →

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Handmade journal

Posted on March 31, 2015 by redharparts

I made another leather journal this past week.  I’d shown the one I made in the Daniel Smith workshop  with Janice Berkebile to Fort Nisqually’s shop manager. She liked it and tentatively accepted my offer to make some for sale … Continue reading →

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