Learn about books that move, fold and pop up. Then learn introductory bookbinding techniques you can use to create your own art journals.
New at the Morton Arboretum…
The Morton Arboretum Botanical Art & Illustration and Master’s Studio Certificate Program
http://www.mortonarb.org/
The Morton Arboretum is located in Lisle, Illinois and is dedicated to the conservation of trees. Its 1,700-acre garden has 4,000 kinds of trees, shrubs, and plants. Individuals interested in earning a certificate in botanical art & illustration &/or an advanced master’s certification in this discipline, should visit the program’s webpage for more information. In addition to completing required coursework, certificate students explore related topics and disciplines in elective courses such as:
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Creative Pop-up Books – Saturdays, March 3 & 10, 2012; 1-4 PM. Artist, Kathleen Garness, will teach basic bookbinding through a variety of book structures, including some that move, pop up, fold and display original artwork in unique ways. Explore the third dimension and the book arts and learn how to make an artist’s journal. Each book created will be unique to a student’s interests. Nature themes will be the focus of this two-day workshop. Cost: $75 member, $89 non-member. Prerequisite: Botanical Art & Illustration Pencil (A110), Begin to Draw (A000), or some art background. This course qualifies as an art certificate elective.
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