The Elder Arts Artist Books class began with an introduction to Artist books and a lecture by Artist Book historian, Betty Bright at Johnson State College. Each group constructed a basic book and/or chose a book to alter. Themes evolved for the books as we worked and explored a variety of media: collage, watercolor, acrylic glazes, and marbling papers. A field trip to the University of Vermont Special Collection provided a unique opportunity to experience a wide variety of artist books with creative structure, content and form. Our class began in March and will continue on throughout the year as inspiration and time allow.
Board President, Joanne Harrison, hard at work clearing out debris from under the building.