On May 6, the First Friday Art Club made miniature books with a special guest artist. Wynn Yarrow is a local artist with a broad portfolio. She is represented by the West End Gallery, located on Market Street in Corning. Wynn came prepared with her pile of crafting supplies and took over the community room for the class.
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| Table O'Craft-Color-Creation |
This group was very excited to have control over so many beautiful and colorful supplies. It's refreshing to watch the creative process as a spectator rather than the instructor.
Each budding artist ventured in their own direction, from imagery to words.
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| Abstract imagery on the cover |
Whether images were abstract or representational, the art came directly from the soul. Students were thoughtful in their creations, considering that Mother's Day was pending. Lucky moms had miniature books made just for them.
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| Mini Books for Mom |
Some students enjoyed creating as many mini masterpieces as possible, with no intention of giving them as gifts.
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Multiple Mini Books
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Ribbon book marks were taken to another level and became beaded beauties.
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| This marker weighed more than the book! |
A first time book maker created a comic book.
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| Comic book made before Free Comic Book Day |
By the end of an hour and a half session, each of the nine students made at least 1 Hidden Treasure to be cherished in secret or shared as a gift. These items were made into necklaces, pins, bracelets, or simple mini-books.
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| A productive afternoon |
Wynn Yarrow will return to the Southeast Steuben County Library in October to teach three book making classes to adults. Please check the calendar this fall or call ahead to register.
In June, young adult students will learn how to make stencils and etch glass with a liquid etching cream. The work created from this class will be on display for the month of June to dress the library in crystal in honor of the Glass Art Society annual conference being held in our Crystal City.
See you again next month!
