Traditional Japanese Book Binding & Graphite Drawings Workshop

Category

Visual Arts Class/Workshop (Adult)

Location

Stifel Fine Arts Center
1330 National Road
Wheeling, WV 26003
United States of America

Summary

Plein Air Zine! At Oglebay Gardens, traditional Japanese book binding & graphic drawings.
**Second half of the workshop will be held @ Oglebay Gardens
**Participants must provide their own transportation to Oglebay Park
In this workshop, participants will create a traditional Japanese book-bound zine to use for plein air drawing at Oglebay Gardens. The focus will be on mark-making, composition, and narrative. Participants will leave their own zine filled with on-site drawings of the gardens at Oglebay. Along the way, we will discuss compositional approaches, explore different mark-making techniques, and develop a stronger understanding of value.
**Optional - Particpants can bring their own set of graphite pencils, thread of choice, other desired drawing media, personal Awl, and or Bone Folder.
*** Be prepared to draw outside! Bring hats, water bottles, sunscreen, comfortable shoes, and camping chairs.

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