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Hands-on workshops - Book Making and More [24.09.2009]

The Renew Newcastle creative projects are all keen to share their skills and give their customers insight to the crafts they are passionate about.

This weekend Upcycling begin the first of their practical workshops - the first is on Book Making.

The workshop involves making a visual diary or writing diary from lovely recycled materials, and is hosted by Carli Hyland and Nick Nelson.

Date: Saturday 26 Sept
Time: 10am - 1 pm
Project: Upcycling Gallery
Location: Shop 2, Silk House, 200 Hunter St Mall Newcastle (opposite David Jones)

The workshop will teach two book binding methods: an A5 long stitch journal with a card cover and an artists' sketch book, chain stitched with an upcycled hard cover.

All materials will be supplied but participants are encouraged to bring along interesting paper, packaging and recyclable supplies to create their own unique covers and details.

Cost is 25 bucks - which includes all materials and a bite to eat

To book your space, or sign up for future workshops contact Nick on 0414 560 011

About: Upcycling Gallery is a place to showcase art and design made with recycled material in imaginative ways.

Normal Gallery Opening Hours: Wed – Sat 11am – 3pm or by appointment 0414 560 011.

Download the Book Making Workshop Flyer (PDF)

More workshops from the Renew Newcastle projects - get in touch with each project directly to find out about future workshop dates:

Gallery Raw - photography techniques and digital media

Emerald Arts - childrens drawing and painting, including a school holiday program

Art Brasil - artisan jewellery

Loop Space - media production

Bird in the Hand Zine shop - zine making afternoons