Quilling

We experimented with the Quilling technique in First Friday Art Club in April 2018.  Using thin strips of paper and tools to help shape each strip, many different objects were created.

Setting up Shop

Learning to roll these thin strips of paper into various shapes was mildly difficult for younger hands, but too  tough for older hands.  Our resident volunteer, Bev Stevens lead the instruction of this technique, because she had practice in quilling from college.

Twist and coil

Taking a color, inserting an end into the slot of the quilling tool and rolling shaped each paper strip into a tightly wound coil.  Using shaping tools like the green one seen above helped create a wider array of designs.

Books provide Inspiration

A selection of books provided inspiration.  Quilling for Beginners, The New Paper Quilling, and Paper Quilling for the First Time gave just the right amount of inspiration and instruction.

Simple Start

Some of us kept it simple to start and some of us stayed in that comfort zone.

Medallions are Fun

A Shark made the Scene

I was impressed to see some lettering.

Swirly Rainbow

Nature and books inspired this design.

Dragonfly

The bamboo artist got taken away by the bamboo composition that they plan to return all this week to complete their design.  It looks so cool in person!

Bamboo

Considering the fear that everyone held when we started class, the work created was rather impressive.  This technique requires hours of time to complete, so an hour and a half length class is just a taste of the process.  I look forward to seeing what else these designers make.

Be sure to visit us at the Arnot Mall on Saturday, April 14, from 10am-3pm for the        Twin Tiers Mini Maker Faire.

We have a green screen photo booth for your friends and families to visit unusual lands.

This free event is perfect for the whole family and will provide tons of hands-on crafts, take home goodies and learning galore!  You won't want to miss it.

Thanks for visiting.  Check back again in May when we celebrate a celestial holiday.

May the Fourth Be with You

xo,

Erica

Hidden in Plain Sight with Wynn Yarrow

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.

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.  

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.

Mini Books for Mom

Some students enjoyed creating as many mini masterpieces as possible, with no intention of giving them as gifts.

Multiple Mini Books

Ribbon book marks were taken to another level and became beaded beauties.

This marker weighed more than the book!

A first time book maker created a comic book.

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.

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!