August 4-10, 2008 Complex Cloth: Textile Collage Workshop Peg Gignoux, instructor Explore and record surface, shape, color and line inspired by the rustic environment of Le Pin. You will be encouraged to step into fields, barns, attics and formal rooms to catalogue textures with cameras. We will draw from these images - creating sketches that will be the basis for textile collages.
September 8-14, 2008 Picture Books Jim Young, visiting artist/instructor Join author/illustrator Jim Young in a workshop in which you will combine story with illustrations to create a book dummy suitable for submission to a publisher. This workshop will give you the skills you need to break into the children's book market. Activities will include writing critiques, Eric Carle style collage workshop and illustration design. Jim Young is the author and/or illustrator of several books for children. His books have been adapted for television, radio and ballet. Visit www.mopiter.com.
September 15-23, 2008 Open Studio with Optional Book Arts Instruction Peg Gignoux, instructor Need time and space to explore your own creative ideas? Want to make hand made books? Do both. Transform a tower or old stable into your personal art studio. We will be painting, drawing, stamping, stitching on cloth and paper. Plus receive instruction for envelope travel journals, accordian, album and coptic bound books. Combine materials and scavenged bits to create a rich narrative inspired by the French countryside.
Peg Gignoux, an experienced fiber artist and creator of art quilts & handmade books. Visiting artist, Jim Young, author and/or illustrator of 24+ books for children.
Costs
$1,400-$2,000 includes lodging, breakfast & dinner.
Global Locations
France (Champtoce sur Loire)
Months
August, September
Contact
Peg Gignoux Workshops at Chateau du Pin, France
United States
Phone: 919-967-3539
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