Illuminated Tunnel Book

Instructed by Elaine Chu

Zoom Class - June 17 6-8:30PM (est)

$60 per person

Create a sculptural art piece in the form of a tunnel book with layers, conveying a sense of depth and drama. Option of adding lighting with use of LED lights. Construct something similar to one of the examples on the website, or use found images to make your own composition. We will work step-by-step online to make unique sculptures!

This class will be recorded. 

Supplies needed by participants:

- Craft knife/blades and cutting mat or surface

- Scissors

- Card stock (65 lb cover) or heavier Bristol board: 

• Please prepare 4 qty of 4-3/4"(w) x 5-1/2”(h) sheets ahead of time.
• Some additional sheets of card stock are useful for mounting images as needed - Option 1 or Option 2

- 1 sheet 70# text weight

• (Can substitute  28# text copy paper)

- Pencil

- Metal ruler

- Glue stick

OPTIONAL if you happen to have these supplies for adding color to white paper: 

(no need to purchase):

- Rubber stamp ink pads (2 or more colors)

- Two or more bristle brushes (for dry stippling)

- Bone folder

- Two small LED candles

• Also available at most craft stores like Joann’s/Michael's, Dollar Stores, hardware places
• Not needed if you opt for a structure without illumination.

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Choose one of the following approaches for creating content:

- Copyright-free images, found imagery, or photocopy images approx 3x3" or smaller

•    Postcards work well because they are a card stock weight

- Three or more different rubber stamp images printed on card stock

- Extra thick foam sheet to create stamps for florals/leaves

NOTE: 

We set our pricing to pay our instructors a fair wage and cover materials, but one of FBAC’s goals is to give access to the experience of all things bookbinding and printing to anyone who is interested. If you or someone you know would like to participate in a class but do not have the funding please reach out to contact@frederickbookarts.org and we will do what we can so no one has to miss out on the experiences we offer.